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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

A programme for positive parenting would contribute to mental health equality. Picture: Odua Images/Adobe Stock

Research 27 April 2021

Mental Health for All? The Final Report of the Commission for Equality in Mental Health

Mental health stigma can prevent older children from seeking help when needed. Picture: Riccardo Cirillo/Adobe Stock

Research 27 April 2021

A Review of Recent Evidence into Children and Young People’s Mental Health

Children and young people with learning disabilities are more than four times more likely to develop a mental health problem than those without. Picture: AndreaObzerova/Adobe Stock

Research 27 April 2021

Overshadowed: The Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities

Christos Louca, social prescribing co-ordinator, Sheffield Futures: “While thresholds for children’s mental health services continue to increase, the Sheffield Futures social prescribing model remains mostly an open service”

Best Practice 27 April 2021

Social prescribing service boosts mental health of Sheffield young people

Denmark has a high rate of implementation for bereavement support in schools

Features 27 April 2021

Bereavement support for children with SEND, Denmark

Children are encouraged to take part in 'risky' activities to reduce anxity, psychologists said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 22 April 2021

Psychologists highlight importance of play among young children

Marcus Rashford is encouraging families to cook together. Picture: Manchester United

News 22 April 2021

Marcus Rashford launches budget cooking campaign for disadvantaged families

Trussell Trust handed out 2.5m food parcels over the last year. Picture: Trussell Trust

News 22 April 2021

Trussell Trust hands out record number of food parcels during pandemic