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Inspectors found ‘dynamic and inspirational’ leaders at Heswall Disabled Children’s Holiday Fund's week-long camp at the Bartonsdale Activity Centre in 2019

Features 21 June 2022

Inspections Clinic: Residential holiday schemes

Increased pressure on councils due to a rise in applications for EHCPs is a factor behind the proposals, DfE says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2022

DfE launches consultation on doubling EHCP timescales

Diabetes UK is urging government to ensure all children have access to healthy food in the UK. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 June 2022

Concern over jump in children treated for type 2 diabetes

The uplift does not match inflation, campaigners have warned. Picture: Adobe Stock/WavebreakMediaMicro

News 15 June 2022

Infant free school meals uplift branded ‘inadequate’

Deaf children spoke at the event alongside MP Emma Lewell-Buck and AVUK chief executive Anita Grover. Picture: AVUK

News 15 June 2022

SEND Review ‘misses opportunity’ to increase support for deaf children, MP warns

The new white paper has been described as 'disappointing' by critics. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 June 2022

Government food strategy ‘misses the mark’, critics warn

Parents should be offered specialist support to reduce the impact of early trauma, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 June 2022

Call for specialist teams to prevent early childhood trauma

Campaigners are calling for free school meal eligibility to be expanded. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2022

Increase in proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals

Alana Burton, nine, will speak at the event. Picture: AVUK

News 6 June 2022

Deaf children to showcase literacy skills at Westminster event

ICSs bring providers and commissioners of NHS services together to plan provision. Picture: fizkes/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 June 2022

New era for children’s health

Stop Breathe Think aims to respond all referrals to the service within 24 hours

Best Practice 1 June 2022

Young people get quick mental health support

Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis is impacting children's social mobility, researchers warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 June 2022

Disadvantaged children’s life chances blighted by Covid-19 and cost of living crisis

All children whose families receive Universal Credit should be eligible for free school meals, campaigners say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 May 2022

Push for ‘urgent’ free school meals expansion as cost of living soars

Challenging behaviour can be caused by 'unmet emotional needs', according to experts. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 May 2022

Government rejects call for Covid catch-up plan to focus on pupil mental health

New guidance has been issued around urgent care for people with eating disorders. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 19 May 2022

Surge in number of children admitted to hospital with eating disorders