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Government support for early years is needed to tackle disadvantage, MPs have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 June 2021

Early years support vital to end ‘years of neglect’ for poor white children, MPs say

Specialist teams will be based in the hubs. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2021

Paediatric long covid hubs to be set up

The jab has already been approved for young people aged 16 and older. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 June 2021

Campaign to prioritise disabled children as Pfizer vaccine approved for use in 12- to 15-year-olds

The Healthy Start scheme has been extended to migrant families. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 4 June 2021

More families get access to Healthy Start scheme after legal action

Blogs 28 May 2021

Why children's mental health services need joint planning

Blogs 28 May 2021

How are generation Covid-19 experiencing the pandemic?

More than 80 per cent of NHS children's mental health services employers are worried about stress levels among their staff. Image: AdobeStock

News 27 May 2021

Burnout fears for children’s mental health workers amid increasing demand

Research found pupils with autism were more likely to be from a disadvantaged background. Picture: Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock

Research 25 May 2021

Association of Race/Ethnicity and Social Disadvantage with Autism Prevalence

Javed Khan has called for children to be 'front and centre' of Covid-19 recovery plans. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 19 May 2021

Mental health impact of pandemic on children ‘could last a lifetime’, Barnardo’s warns

Deprived areas present higher risks of child mortality, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 May 2021

Hundreds of child deaths linked to deprivation 'avoidable', report shows

The scheme promotes inclusivity in sport. Picture: Youth Sport Trust

News 13 May 2021

#Chances4Children: SEND inclusion scheme helps 25,000 children access sport

The ban on junk food adverts will come into force in April 2022. Picture: Adobe Stock

Features 13 May 2021

How the government plans to tackle childhood obesity

Fixing problems at the earliest point can transform children’s health and social care. Picture: Halfpoint/Adobe Stock

Analysis 27 April 2021

Covid deepens disabled child needs

Early intervention could prevent many mental health problems from escalating. Picture: Fizkes/Adobe Stock

Features 27 April 2021

Children’s Mental Health Special Report

Demand for mental health services to support children and young people is likely to rise in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Other 27 April 2021

Children’s Mental Health Special Report: Policy context