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Childhood obesity is higher in more deprived areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

9 September 2020

Government ‘will miss 2030 target to halve childhood obesity’

Fiona Simpson Health

Children's commissioner for England Anne Longfield makes the case for early intervention. Picture: Children's commissioner for England

8 September 2020

Children’s commissioner calls for NHS counsellors in schools to relieve mental health crisis

Fiona Simpson Education

MPs have vowed to offer support to those worst affected. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 September 2020

MPs launch inquiry into economic impact of Covid-19 on young people

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Care leavers will be offered positions across Whitehall. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 September 2020

Government offers 500 internships to care leavers

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Volunteers in action at the Community Food Hub in Tottenham. Picture: Ato Yankey

8 September 2020

#Chances4Children: London food bank provides for thousands of families as demand soars

Fiona Simpson Chances4Children

The LGA's Judith Blake said it is 'essential that the right services can be there to support [families] and help them cope'. Picture: LGA

7 September 2020

Council leaders call for more funding as children's services referrals set to rise

Children's Services

Having a criminal record for offences committed as a child can harm young people's chances of finding work. Picture: Tom Julier

7 September 2020

Criminal records system 'undermining' youth justice reforms, campaigners claim

Derren Hayes Youth Justice

Childminders relying on parent fees risk closure, the IFS warns. Picture: Adobe Stock

4 September 2020

Childminders and nurseries that rely on parent fees ‘risk closure after lockdown’

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Migrant children should be supported through the asylum process, charities say. Picture: Adobe Stock

4 September 2020

Migrant children need support of trained advocates, charities warn

Fiona Simpson Youth Work

Dover has seen an increase in arrivals of migrants on boats. Picture: Adobe Stock

4 September 2020

Home Office launches consultation on National Transfer Scheme for migrant children

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Oxfordshire Council is among those proposing spending cuts. Picture: Oxfordshire County Council

4 September 2020

Councils propose multi-million pound cuts to children’s services due to pandemic

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Exemptions have been used more than 380 times by 80 local authorities, the government has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

3 September 2020

Children’s social care exemptions extended after consultation

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Social workers in Oxfordshire are using teddy bears to help relieve anxiety in children around Covid-19. Picture: Oxfordshire County Council

3 September 2020

#Chances4Children: Rosie the Covid bear helps children understand pandemic

Fiona Simpson Social Care

Play is listed as a key characteristic of effective learning in the new guidance. Picture: Adobe Stock

3 September 2020

DfE publishes new Development Matters guidance as schools start revised EYFS

Fiona Simpson Early Years

Children with SEND need extra support to return to school, the children's commission for England says. Picture: children's commissioner for England

2 September 2020

SEND pupils face exclusion risk as schools return, commissioner warns

Fiona Simpson Special Educational Needs