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Youth Voice Network members create articles, videos and podcasts while campaigning for epilepsy services

Best Practice 28 November 2023

Youth ambassadors make case for better epilepsy healthcare and education services

There’s a myth that eating disorders only affect young women or that you must be underweight in order to be unwell. Picture: Carballo/Adobe Stock

Features 28 November 2023

8 top tips to support young people with eating disorders

One in five health visitors say children are missing out on support. Picture: HighwayStarz/Adobe Stock

News 22 November 2023

Health visiting ‘career pathway’ launches to tackle staff shortages

Councils have reported an increase in the use of private taxis. Picture: GAYSORN/Adobe Stock

News 20 November 2023

Local authority SEND transport costs could top £1bn by 2028, council leaders warn

Children as young as 10 report being impacted by the cost of living. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 November 2023

Children as young as 10 have low wellbeing over living costs, charity warns

Plymouth Council has been ordered to improve services for children with SEND. Picture: Mickblakey/Adobe Stock

News 9 November 2023

DfE issues council with improvement notice amid SEND concerns

King Charles delivers his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch. Picture: Gov.uk

News 9 November 2023

Kings Speech 2023: Mental health leaders 'disappointed' over failure to reform services

An action plan in place that will be discussed by the council’s Cabinet in December. Picture posed by models: Adobe Stock

News 8 November 2023

Ombudsman criticises council for respite care failures

Involving parents in support for children is thought to produce more positive impacts. Picture: Adobe Stock/ ChasingMagic/peopleimages.com

News 7 November 2023

Waiting lists for parental support services impacting children's mental health programmes

King Charles delivers his first State Opening of Parliament as monarch. Picture: Gov.uk

News 7 November 2023

King’s Speech 2023: Key points for children and young people and what was missed

Experts will discuss how to best support pupils with visual and hearing problems in school. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 1 November 2023

Webinar to examine impact of vision and hearing problems on child development

EYFS reforms increased the focus on developing children's literacy skills. Picture: atikinka/AdobeStock

News 30 October 2023

Councils raise concerns over impact of EYFS reforms

Matt Hancock has already called for universal screening for dyslexia in primary schools. Picture: UK Parliament

News 25 October 2023

Former Health Secretary raises issue of universal autism screening for young children

This year's survey included information such as the name, date of birth, gender and ethnicity of the child or young person for the first time. Picture: Ermolaeva Olga/Adobe Stock

Analysis 24 October 2023

The value of measuring SEND impact

Children with extra needs and disabilities are "smashing through the stereotypes"

Best Practice 24 October 2023

Blackpool helps children with additional needs