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The council has asked the family to send their children to school. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 November 2021

Council threatened with legal action over Covid-19 school attendance rules

Slough Council has said it 'needs to improve and fast'. Picture: Google Maps

News 18 November 2021

Slough Council vows to improve SEND services after damning report

One in five children in the UK are classed as obese, according to NHS figures. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 November 2021

NHS launches specialist clinics amid spike in childhood obesity

Local authorities can approve vaccines for children under a care order, a judge has ruled. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2021

High Court gives councils go ahead to arrange Covid-19 and flu vaccines for children in care

The Tampon Tax fund comes from the five per cent tax placed on period products. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 November 2021

Government announces recipients of final Tampon Tax Fund grants

Staff at Sheffield Children's NHS Trust described a culture of low-morale. Picture: Sheffield Children's NHS Trust

News 15 November 2021

Staff at children’s mental health unit 'burnt out', inspection finds

MP Nicholas Brown highlighted statistics from charities supporting deaf children. Picture: Parliament TV

News 15 November 2021

MPs highlight impact of Covid-19 on deaf children’s mental health

The number of children's mental health workers has risen significantly since 2019. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 5 November 2021

Survey reveals large rise in children's mental health workforce

Young people reported having multiple social workers before turning 18. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 November 2021

Young people set out recommendations for Care Review

The Institute of Health Visiting is calling for a national workforce plan for the sector. Picture: Institute of Health Visiting

Analysis 26 October 2021

Call for child health advocate

Gambling and gaming can be closely linked, with young people encouraged to spend even more money to progress further in a game they are already heavily invested in. Picture: Belinda Pretorius/Adobe Stock

Features 26 October 2021

Game over: the risks of children gambling

Place2Talk is a drop-in service that aims to help children understand their feelings and ask for support at an early stage. Picture: Place2Be

Best Practice 26 October 2021

How mental health support finds its place in schools

Rishi Sunak delivered the first Comprehensive Spending Review since 2015. Picture: HM Treasury

News 26 October 2021

Spending Review: Key asks for children and young people

Research found that almost two thirds of children who needed it had no speech and language therapy during the first lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 October 2021

Spending Review: Government urged to increase funding for speech and language therapy

Rishi Sunak will announce his latest Budget and Spending Review this week. Picture: HM Treasury

News 25 October 2021

Spending Review: Government urged to 'go further' to support vulnerable children and families