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Research Report: Energy and Nutrient Intakes of Young Children in the UK

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  • Tuesday, May 24, 2016
  • | CYP Now
Diet in the early years may have a lifetime impact on health, but there are few recent large-scale studies of the eating habits of UK toddlers. A team of researchers, led by Hayley Syrad of University College London's department of epidemiology and public health, set out to undertake a detailed analysis of the dietary intake of very young children when weaning was complete or close to completion.

Research Report: National Survey of Injury Prevention Activities of Children's Centres

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  • Tuesday, April 26, 2016
  • | CYP Now
There is a lot of research into the role children's centres play in improving outcomes for disadvantaged families. However, researchers from the University of Nottingham were keen to investigate centres' role in preventing injuries to under-fives, an area not previously analysed. Previous research has found injuries disproportionately affect children from low-income families.

Special Report: Attachment and Neglect

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  • Tuesday, April 12, 2016
  • | CYP Now
The importance of strong attachments from early childhood - and of tackling the damage caused by neglect where these attachments are lacking - is seeing greater recognition in both policy and practice.

AdCAMHS, East Sussex

Therapeutic programme that supports adopted children and their adoptive families who are struggling emotionally.

The policy context on Attachment and Neglect

In recent years there has been a growing recognition of the scale of child neglect, its long-term effect on children's wellbeing and how interventions can prevent and repair the damage caused to children's ability to form strong attachments with parents and carers.

New Age for young children's health

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  • Tuesday, November 10, 2015
  • | CYP Now
Local authorities assumed responsibility in October for commissioning public health services for under-fives. Charlotte Goddard explores the challenges involved and plans for the future.