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School was cited as a key source of unhappiness for children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 August 2021

Childhood happiness in steep decline over last decade

The NHS Confederation is calling for greater investment in mental health support for young people. Picture: NHS Confederation

News 25 August 2021

Children’s mental health services at ‘tipping point’

More young people are being treated for eating disorders, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 August 2021

Record number of children waiting for eating disorder treatment

The Sure Start scheme improved children's health in their teenage years, new analysis shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 August 2021

Sure Start: Major research reveals long-term health benefits of programme

More must be done to tackle childhood obesity, councils have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 August 2021

Councils call for anti-obesity funding amid spike in children with type 2 diabetes

Overweight children are being admitted to intensive care with Covid-19, doctors have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 August 2021

Prioritise obese children for Covid-19 vaccine, doctor warns

A third of respondents said they suffered from depression. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 August 2021

Nine in 10 child sexual abuse survivors experience mental health problems, review finds

Young people will be offered the vaccine 'within weeks', the government has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 August 2021

Teenagers with underlying health conditions praise vaccine roll-out for young people

Dame Carol Black chaired the review. Picture: gov.uk

Analysis 27 July 2021

Drugs review highlights five ways to boost support for young people

Funding 27 July 2021

Local Connections Fund

Best Practice 27 July 2021

Transition support for students with disabilities

A flexible approach means staff meet women and girls in places accessible to them. Picture: lovelyday12/Adobe stock

Features 27 July 2021

Newcastle centre trains young people to deliver abuse awareness sessions

Training was commissioned from the Sex Education Forum to ensure Northumberland’s schools were ready to deliver RSHE. Picture: Konstiantyn Zapylaie/Adobe Stock

Features 27 July 2021

Northumberland gets schools up to speed in statutory RSHE

Online pornography is a major factor in discussions around abuse and harrassment. Picture: terovesalainen/Adobe Stock

Research 27 July 2021

Sexual health and relationships: Research evidence

Schools have taken different approaches to teaching RSHE. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Other 27 July 2021

Sexual health and relationships: Policy context