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Free one-to-one sessions will be available to children from military backgrounds. Picture: The Owl Centre

News 10 October 2022

Free mental health programme for military children launches

Sadiq Khan met with Hakim Sillah's mother, Saranba, in March. Picture: Saranba Sillah

News 10 October 2022

Sadiq Khan to lobby Home Secretary over knife arches in youth justice buildings

Punitive punishments, such as exclusion, can negatively affect a child's mental health, researchers say. Picture: AdobeStock

News 10 October 2022

Children's mental health needs 'overlooked in school behaviour policies'

The CSA has published guidance for professionals. Picture: CSA Centre

Blogs 10 October 2022

We all need a plan to confidently respond to children experiencing harmful sexual behaviour

James Hempsall is director of Hempsall’s Consultancy. Picture: Hempsall's

Blogs 10 October 2022

Ratio revolution?

Manchester City Council is the latest to pass a motion recognising care experience as a protected characteristic. Picture: AdobeStock

News 10 October 2022

Manchester City Council to recognise care experience as protected characteristic

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

Childcare experts urge the government to rethink 'ridiculous, far-fetched and extremely dangerous policy ideas'. Picture: AdobeStock

News 7 October 2022

Sector fears over reports Liz Truss plans to scrap childcare ratios completely

Sadiq Khan met with youth workers and medical professionals at King's College London. Picture: CYP Now

News 7 October 2022

Sadiq Khan announces £8m funding to embed youth workers in emergency departments

Billy Harding is policy and research manager at Centrepoint. Picture: Centrepoint

Blogs 7 October 2022

Impact of universal credit cuts one year on

Rachael Wardell is executive director of children, families and lifelong learning at Surrey County Council. Picture: Surrey County Council

Blogs 7 October 2022

A problem shared…

The funding will help provide support from specialist female and mental health caseworkers. Picture: AdobeStock/SeventyFour

News 6 October 2022

Charity receives £5m to support county lines victims

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

The programme is designed to help disadvantaged children catch up. Picture: AdobeStock/Monkey Business

News 6 October 2022

Revamped tutoring scheme risks missing disadvantaged pupils, charity warns