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'School counselling is an easily accessible, non-stigmatising and effective form of early intervention,' according to BACP. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 12 July 2023

Fifth of pupils want access to counselling, survey finds

Dame Rachel de Souza has urged government to prioritise children's mental health. Picture: Office of The Children's Commissioner for England

News 10 July 2023

Extend CAMHS support to 25 for care leavers, urges children’s commissioner

A strategy is needed to ensure the RSHE curriculum engages better with boys, MPs have urged. Picture: Tong2530/Adobe Stock

News 5 July 2023

RSHE must engage with boys to tackle sexist behaviour in schools, say MPs

Rising formula prices pose a 'huge health risk' to children, The Food Foundation has warned. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

News 4 July 2023

Healthy Start benefit fails to cover formula costs as prices rise

Children’s teeth are decaying “at a higher rate than usual” due to hunger and poor diet, experts say. Picture: RawPixel.com/Adobe Stock

News 28 June 2023

Health professionals warn hunger is worsening children’s health

Harker: ‘We’re failing to invest in preventative services’

Features 27 June 2023

Interview: Lisa Harker, director, the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory

Policymakers and parents increasingly recognise the importance of mental wellbeing in children being happy and healthy and fulfilling their potential. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Other 27 June 2023

Mental Health in Schools: Key policy developments

Research found mental ill health was more common among girls than boys. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Features 27 June 2023

Mental Health in Schools: Special Report

Nadim Saad: ‘There’s much more anxiety now’

Features 27 June 2023

The case for daily wellbeing lessons in schools

Thrive creates targets for children that are tailored according to individual need. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 27 June 2023

Thrive improves behaviour and attainment

Brighter Futures for Children’s Mental Health Support Team aims to prevent low-level mental health challenges reaching crisis point. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 27 June 2023

Specialist team supports students' emerging mental health needs

Wellbeing Boxes contain therapeutic resources to help school staff support children

Best Practice 27 June 2023

Training makes teachers ‘trusted adults’

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Funding 27 June 2023

The Pilgrim Trust

Rachel de Souza has raised concern over the rising demand for EHCPs. Picture: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England

News 27 June 2023

Children’s commissioner calls for overhaul of SEND system amid rising demand

Health visitors in two areas will use a new observation tool to assess infants' emotional development. Picture: highwaystarz/Adobe Stock

News 15 June 2023

Study to examine health visitors' role in infant social development