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A report finds that children who are more active experience higher levels of happiness. Picture: Adobe Stock/Africa Studio

News 15 December 2022

‘Urgent action’ needed to help children meet healthy levels of physical activity

The training offers both victim and groomer perspectives. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 14 December 2022

Safeguarding pilot offers free training around online grooming

Ofsted is 'working closely' with DfE over its response to plans to reform SEND services, Amanda Spielman says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 December 2022

Ofsted: Shelving of schools bill ‘unlikely’ to delay SEND review response

Thousands of settings have closed in a year, Ofsted finds. Picture: AdobeStock

News 13 December 2022

Early years registrations at six-year low, Ofsted reports

LGO Michael King: 'While I appreciate the difficulties the council faced sourcing appropriate support during the height of the pandemic, it still had a legal duty to provide the agreed care.' Picture: Local government and social care ombudsman

News 12 December 2022

Council criticised over failure to provide support for family of boy with autism

Keegan says she 'doesn't know' if the guidance will cover what should be taught in the curriculum. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 December 2022

DfE to consult on gender identity guidance for schools in 2023

Peers have scrutinised the government's implementation of the Children and Families Act 2014. Picture: Parliament UK

News 7 December 2022

‘Inadequate implementation’ of the Children and Families Act 2014 failing children, peers find

Study finds that LGBTQ+ young people can experience rejection and discrimination within the care system, due to their identity. Picture: Adobe Stock/Martaklos

News 6 December 2022

Care system fails to meet needs of LGBTQ+ young people, research warns

The adoption of the SEMH term recognises the behavioural link to mental health. Picture: Westbourne School

Features 2 December 2022

Special report: Social, emotional and mental health needs

NHS Digital finds that a quarter of young people aged 17-19 in England may have a mental health problem. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 1 December 2022

In numbers: Spike in children with suspected mental health issues

Pupils who felt 'connected' to schools during lockdown saw a small decrease in wellbeing, reseachers say. Picture: AdobeStock/Mediteraneo

News 1 December 2022

Third UK lockdown had ‘biggest negative impact’ on children’s mental health

Learners are encouraged to develop child-centred ways of implementing change

Best Practice 29 November 2022

Champions of children’s health and wellbeing

The awards took place at London's Hurlingham Club. Picture: Colin Miller

News 25 November 2022

CYP Now Awards winners revealed on night of celebration

Teenagers with mental health issues say it is impacting their motivation to study, according to researchers. Picture: Adobe Stock/Monkey Business

News 23 November 2022

Almost half of young people 'have mental health problems post-pandemic'

Children are waiting too long for support, inspectors find. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 November 2022

‘Safe’ mental health care impacted by high caseloads in Sheffield, inspectors warn