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Educational psychologists say they do not have the time to properly fulfil their roles

News Today

‘Unmanageable’ workloads risk educational psychologist shortage, survey reveals

News 29 August

Increase in teachers providing food for hungry pupils

MPs claim children are being taught 'age-inappropriate' RSHE content. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 29 August

Cost-of-living crisis impacting children’s wellbeing, research finds

News 28 August

Guide to Qualifications and Training: Early Help

One in 10 calls received by the NSPCC Helpline about physical punishment were from children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 August

NSPCC calls for greater legal protection for children against physical punishment

Girls' wellbeing fell during key secondary school transition years, the research finds. Credit: Adobe Stock

News 21 August

Charity calls for better mental health support during school transitions

Children on child protection plans are less likely to be accepted for mental health support. Picture: Mediteraneo/AdobeStock

News 15 August

Social work involvement acts as barrier to mental health support, study finds

The winners of the CYP Now Awards 2024 will be unveiled on 28 November

News 12 August

CYP Now Awards 2024: Shortlisted entries announced

Adventure playgrounds in Leicester face losing their council funding. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 7 August

Leicester playgrounds' future uncertain amid £1mn funding cuts

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited a family hub in Derby recently. Picture: Derby City Council

News 7 August

Call for clarity on family hubs funding

The trial will offer support to young people with epilepsy. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 31 July

Trial bids to tackle mental health challenges faced by children with epilepsy

Health Opinion

Rachael Wardell is director of children's services at Surrey County Council

World Suicide Prevention Day: Supporting our young people

Rachael Wardell

Samuel: 'Be honest with children about problems'.

The outlook for children’s mental health in 2024

Michael Samuel

Derren Hayes: 'Reducing child poverty is crucial to improving children’s health outcomes and making the nation healthier – and is central to the future of the NHS'

Tackle child poverty to secure future of NHS

Derren Hayes

Jolanta Lasota: 'Without this guarantee, we risk writing off autistic young people’s chances to achieve'

Autistic children must not be written off

Jolanta Lasota

Health Best Practice

Higher levels of wellbeing and overall mental health were found among young people who participated in Active Row London. Picture: Active Row London

Rowing boosts mental health and expands skills

Pupils in New York were happier when they had better relationships with teachers. Picture: Ingusk/Adobe Stock

Empathetic practice, North America

Workshops offer a variety of creative activities, including printmaking, sculpture, sewing, filmmaking and creative writing

Arts projects bring young people wellbeing boost

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Health Features

Extending free school meals was a key pledge in Sadiq Khan’s re-election campaign

London’s free school meals drive

Just three per cent of health visitors say they are able to provide “an excellent service”. Picture: Adobe Stock

Guide to Qualifications and Training 2024/25: Health

New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will spearhead efforts to improve children’s wellbeing. Picture: Bridget Phillipson/X

New government puts children’s wellbeing at heart of its agenda

Health Research

The study suggests everyday non-specialist goods and services cost families at least an extra £51.10 per week. Picture: Ascannio/Adobe Stock

Additional Family Costs for Children on the Autism Spectrum

The Covid-19 crisis has been linked to a deterioration in young people’s mental health. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Trends in Eating Disorder and Self-harm Incidence Rates Since Covid-19

Young people who grew up in the poorest households were most at risk of poor educational outcomes followed by smoking. Picture: Lucie Carlier

Adverse outcomes in adolescence following early childhood disadvantage

Access to nature and interaction with nature can have beneficial effects, particularly on individuals who are experiencing distress. Picture: Anna Tkach/Adobe Stock

Can the physical environment of residential children's homes make them feel more therapeutic? Recommendations from a rapid evidence assessment