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Campaigners are calling for free school meal eligibility to be expanded. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2022

Increase in proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals

Alana Burton, nine, will speak at the event. Picture: AVUK

News 6 June 2022

Deaf children to showcase literacy skills at Westminster event

ICSs bring providers and commissioners of NHS services together to plan provision. Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 June 2022

New era for children’s health

Stop Breathe Think aims to respond all referrals to the service within 24 hours

Best Practice 1 June 2022

Young people get quick mental health support

Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis is impacting children's social mobility, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2022

Disadvantaged children’s life chances blighted by Covid-19 and cost of living crisis

All children whose families receive Universal Credit should be eligible for free school meals, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 May 2022

Push for ‘urgent’ free school meals expansion as cost of living soars

Challenging behaviour can be caused by 'unmet emotional needs', according to experts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 May 2022

Government rejects call for Covid catch-up plan to focus on pupil mental health

New guidance has been issued around urgent care for people with eating disorders. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2022

Surge in number of children admitted to hospital with eating disorders

Campaigners deliver the letter to Downing Street. Picture: NSPCC

News 18 May 2022

MPs and charities back campaign to bolster health visiting services

Restrictions on advertising junk food will now come into force in January 2024, ministers have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2022

Paediatricians criticise delay in plans to ban junk food adverts

The number of children with EHCPs and statements has been increasing since 2010, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2022

Surge in number of children with EHCPs

Funding will allow more schools to train senior mental health leads. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 12 May 2022

Government announces extra £7m to train school mental health leads

Young people take part in a conference held as part of the Green Influencers Scheme. Picture: The Ernest Cook Trust

News 11 May 2022

Outdoor youth work scheme 'improves young people's wellbeing'

Challenging behaviour can be caused by 'unmet emotional needs', according to experts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 May 2022

Inquiry launches into mental health and behaviour in schools

Young people say relationships and sex education is taught too late. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 May 2022

Sexual harassment among primary school pupils prompts call for ‘proactive’ RSE