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The Early Years Alliance has launched resources, advice and support for providers and parents. Picture: AdobeStock/Tutye

News 8 October 2022

Resources to support childcare providers through winter challenges

Educational psychologists say they do not have the time to properly fulfil their roles

News 6 October 2022

Therapy for under-fives reduces wider mental health problems in families, study finds

New legislation should include a requirement for employers to provide flexible working for young people with lifelong conditions. Picture: AdobeStock/Lenblr

News 6 October 2022

Legislation needed to improve opportunities for young people with lifelong conditions, say campaigners

School leavers from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to take jobs lacking in progression, research finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 October 2022

Mental health and cost-of-living crisis ‘double threat’ to young ethnic minority people

Supporting children to build resilience online may be more beneficial than protecting them from harmful content, research suggests. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 October 2022

Youth workers instrumental in building children’s 'digital resilience', study finds

Childnet finds that 10 per cent of UK teenagers have received sexual threats online. Picture: AdobeStock

News 4 October 2022

Childnet publishes guidance for supporting children facing online sexual harassment

The national DoL Court is based at the Royal Courts of Justice. Photo: Phil Adams

News 3 October 2022

Surge in applications to national deprivation of liberty court

The DfE says it has 'no plans' to reassess eligibility criteria for free school meals. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 September 2022

Tolhurst rules out review of free school meal eligibility

Barnardo's led a panel discussion on the importance of keeping children safe online. Picture: Barnardo's/Twitter

News 28 September 2022

Labour Conference 2022: Five key youth sector conversations

Bridget Phillipson has announced Labour's pledge to provide free breakfast clubs in primary schools. Picture: Labour Party

News 28 September 2022

Sector cautiously welcomes Labour pledge to provide free breakfast clubs

Wandsworth Council are working with charity Magic Breakfast to provide free, nutritious meals. Picture: Magic Breakfast

News 27 September 2022

Wandsworth Council proposes school food strategy

Multiple tools will be required to help children and families live healthier lives. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 September 2022

Tackling the growth in childhood obesity

Specialised support, together with targeted group work and a whole-school approach can lead to lasting improvements in children and young people’s mental health. Pictures by Kerry Harrison

Features 27 September 2022

Supporting children’s mental health in school

Girlguiding is urging DfE to evaluate the free period products scheme. Picture: AdobeStock/New Africa

News 26 September 2022

DfE must ‘raise awareness’ of free period product scheme, Girlguiding warns

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News 26 September 2022

Children’s happiness continues to decline, annual wellbeing survey reveals