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Sadiq Khan meets children benefiting from free meals at a south London community centre. Picture: Mayor of London's Office

News 8 August 2023

London mayor rolls out free meals to disadvantaged families over summer holidays

The inquiry seeks evidence on the barriers faced by disabled young people when entering the workplace. Picture: Robert Kneschke/Adobe Stock

News 4 August 2023

Peers seek views on careers support for disabled young people

The number of young people accessing eating disorder treatment has more than doubled in just six years. Picture: Alexander Raths/Adobe Stock

News 1 August 2023

Children’s commissioner warns of rise in eating disorders among children

Younger children saw the greatest impact of the pandemic on their social and emotional development, research finds. Picture: Iryna/Adobe Stock

News 1 August 2023

Pandemic impacted most children’s social and emotional development, research finds

Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission will review the Start for Life programme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 July 2023

Ofsted to review family hub infant programme

Vital early support for children with hearing loss was reduced during the pandemic. Picture: satura_/Adobe Stock

Features 25 July 2023

How to repair damage caused by the pandemic to children’s development?

The Covid-19 crisis has been linked to a deterioration in young people’s mental health. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Research 25 July 2023

Trends in Eating Disorder and Self-harm Incidence Rates Since Covid-19

The research will focus on how to prevent the creation and distribution of self-generated CSAM. Picture: Brian/Adobe Stock

News 25 July 2023

Study to examine four-fold rise in self-generated child abuse images

The proportion of 17– to 19-year-olds with a probable mental disorder doubled between 2017 and 2022, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2023

NHS staff shortages halting children’s mental health service improvements, PAC warns

Schools leaders say guidance on transgender school policies needs to be clear and practical. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 21 July 2023

Sector 'frustrated' as government delays transgender guidance for schools

Around 27,000 children are waiting for appointments at community dental services. Picture: luckybusiness/Adobe Stock

News 20 July 2023

Thousands of children ‘waiting in agony’ for dental care

Derren Hayes: 'Reducing child poverty is crucial to improving children’s health outcomes and making the nation healthier – and is central to the future of the NHS'

Opinion 20 July 2023

Tackle child poverty to secure future of NHS

Marketing makes disposable vapes appealing to children, councils warn. Picture: jetcityimage/Adobe Stock

News 17 July 2023

Councils call for ban on disposable vapes

An 'immediate' update of the tests to consider different skin colours is being called for. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 July 2023

Newborn tests ‘not fit for purpose’ for minority ethnic babies

Research finds that 14.1 per cent of high school pupils vape. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

Features 13 July 2023

Vaping: 5 key questions about children vaping