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Keir Starmer announced the pledge ahead of the Labour Party Conference. Picture: UK Parliament

News 6 October 2023

Sector raises questions over Starmer’s toothbrushing in schools pledge

The demographic of charity supporters is changing, the research finds. Picture: Rawpixel.com/AdobeStock

News 5 October 2023

Children’s charities facing long term supporter exodus, researchers find

Financial pressures are leading families to miss appointments. Picture: andreaobzerova/Adobe Stock

News 4 October 2023

Cost-of-living crisis 'impacting children’s access to occupational therapy'

Children who share a bed describe feeling tired, anxious and embarrassed. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 September 2023

Boost financial support for families to reduce ‘bed poverty’, government urged

Supervised brushing programmes are offered by the Dental Wellness Trust. Picture: Dental Wellness Trust

Analysis 26 September 2023

Dental problems erode learning

Lorraine Beddard: “Knowing and supporting a young person can help give a greater meaning and purpose to their lives”

Best Practice 26 September 2023

How I Got Here: Lorraine Beddard, clinical liaison nurse

Christine Lenehan addressed 200 guests during her retirement speech. Picture: NCB

News 26 September 2023

Lenehan urges sector to ‘keep pushing’ for SEND improvement in retirement speech

The law has been put in place to protect young people on the internet. Picture: Adobe Stock/Suzi Media

Features 25 September 2023

Online Safety Bill: What's included and the impact on children

'Children who always worried about money were several times more likely to be unhappy,' say the Children’s Society. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 September 2023

Money worries overtake young people’s fears about the environment

Charity leaders have warned that cuts to EHCPs would impact outcomes for children with SEND. Picture: andreysha74/Adobe Stock

News 14 September 2023

Sector fears over reported cuts to SEND education plans

Girls as young as seven say they feel unhappy, Girlguiding has found. Picture: Girlguiding UK

News 14 September 2023

Steep decline in happiness levels among girls as young as seven

Air quality and access to dental care are among issues impacting school attendance, according to MPs. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 13 September 2023

Poor access to dentists, nurseries and clean air prompts drop in pupil attendance, report warns

The inquiry will look at evidence about how online exposure impacts children's wellbeing and education. Picture: Brian/Adobe Stock

News 12 September 2023

MPs seek views on impact of screen time on children

The plan includes the continued roll-out of mental health support in schools. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 September 2023

Suicide prevention plan includes more mental health support for children

Tower Hamlets is offering free school meals to pupils across both primary and secondary settings. Picture: Tower Hamlets Council

News 6 September 2023

Tower Hamlets Council first to roll out universal free school meals