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Service launches to help charities tackle child sexual abuse

Thursday, August 17, 2023

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Child protection charities are being urged to apply for a fully funded consultancy service to help improve the impact of their work in tackling child sexual abuse.

Children's urgent mental health referral rates reach record levels

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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The number of urgent referrals of young people to mental health crisis teams has reached a record high, according to latest NHS data.

London mayor rolls out free meals to disadvantaged families over summer holidays

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

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The mayor of London is funding free meals for disadvantaged families over the summer holidays, after half of parents said they will struggle to pay for essential items over the next six months.

Peers seek views on careers support for disabled young people

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Friday, August 4, 2023

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A call for evidence on careers support for disabled young people leaving education has been launched by the House of Lords public services committee, as part of an ongoing inquiry.

Children’s commissioner warns of rise in eating disorders among children

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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The number of young people starting treatment for an eating disorder has more than doubled in just six years as NHS wait times for support have increased, analysis from the children's commissioner for England has found.

Pandemic impacted most children’s social and emotional development, research finds

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

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Almost half of parents say their child’s social and emotional skills worsened during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research.

Ofsted to review family hub infant programme

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Monday, July 31, 2023

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Family hub support services for parents with infants under two years old are set to be reviewed by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Study to examine four-fold rise in self-generated child abuse images

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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A study has been launched to examine a “disturbing” increase in sexual abuse images self-generated by children aged between 11 and 13 over the last three years.

NHS staff shortages halting children’s mental health service improvements, PAC warns

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Friday, July 21, 2023

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NHS workforce shortages are halting improvements to mental health services, including those for children and young people, a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) finds.

Sector 'frustrated' as government delays transgender guidance for schools

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Friday, July 21, 2023

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The government has missed its own deadline to publish guidance for schools on policies for transgender pupils, sparking concern among school leaders and LGBTQ+ charities.

Thousands of children ‘waiting in agony’ for dental care

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

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Tens of thousands of children are on waiting lists for specialist dental assessments or procedures, with many "waiting in agony" for care, the British Dental Association (BDA) has warned.

Councils call for ban on disposable vapes

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Monday, July 17, 2023

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Disposable vapes should be banned in a bid to protect children amid a surge in young people taking up the habit, councils in England and Wales have said.

Newborn tests ‘not fit for purpose’ for minority ethnic babies

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

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Newborn medical tests, including an assessment developed more than 70 years ago, are “not fit for purpose” to deal with the health needs of black, Asian and minority ethnic babies, research has found.

Fifth of pupils want access to counselling, survey finds

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

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One in five children have asked their parents for access to a counsellor in schools, a survey has revealed.

Extend CAMHS support to 25 for care leavers, urges children’s commissioner

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Monday, July 10, 2023

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The children’s commissioner for England has called for all care leavers to be able to access child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) until the age of 25.

RSHE must engage with boys to tackle sexist behaviour in schools, say MPs

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

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MPs are pushing for relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) to engage better with boys, after an inquiry found such engagement is “crucial” to tackling sexual harassment, violence and misogyny in schools.

Healthy Start benefit fails to cover formula costs as prices rise

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

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The Healthy Start allowance fails to cover the cost of any available first infant formula milk as prices continue to rise, new research from the Food Foundation reveals.

Health professionals warn hunger is worsening children’s health

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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Poor oral health and failure to gain weight are among a raft of child health issues worsening due to hunger and poor nutrition, a survey of health professionals finds.

Children’s commissioner calls for overhaul of SEND system amid rising demand

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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The children’s commissioner for England has called for an overhaul of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), after new data from the Department for Education revealed a rise in demand for education, health and care plans (EHCP).

Study to examine health visitors' role in infant social development

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

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The vital role played by health visitors in promoting infant wellbeing and social development is to be the subject of a major new study backed by The Princess of Wales.

Commissioner calls for ban on disposable vapes to protect children

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Friday, June 9, 2023

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The children’s commissioner for England, Dame Rachel De Souza, has called for new restrictions that reduce the appeal of vapes to young people in the face of rising health concerns.

Call to improve benefits for young carers in full time education

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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Young carers are being forced to choose between receiving benefits and being in full time education, charities are warning.

School exclusions and suspensions damage children’s mental health, inquiry finds

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

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Punitive approaches to behaviour management in schools, including exclusions, suspensions and parental fines for non-attendance, are damaging to children’s mental health, a year-long inquiry has concluded.

Mental health charities seek views of black young people

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Monday, June 5, 2023

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A coalition of mental health charities are asking young people from black and black mixed-race backgrounds about their access to mental health support, after research revealed that black people are less likely to get earlier preventative support.

Campaigner calls for childhood bereavement register to improve support

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

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Writer and grief campaigner Mark Lemon is urging the government to record the number of bereaved children across the country, saying it is “vital” to improving the identification of those in need of support.

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Service launches to help charities tackle child sexual abuse

Children's urgent mental health referral rates reach record levels

London mayor rolls out free meals to disadvantaged families over summer holidays

Peers seek views on careers support for disabled young people

Children’s commissioner warns of rise in eating disorders among children

Pandemic impacted most children’s social and emotional development, research finds

Ofsted to review family hub infant programme

Study to examine four-fold rise in self-generated child abuse images

NHS staff shortages halting children’s mental health service improvements, PAC warns

Sector 'frustrated' as government delays transgender guidance for schools

Thousands of children ‘waiting in agony’ for dental care

Councils call for ban on disposable vapes

Newborn tests ‘not fit for purpose’ for minority ethnic babies

Fifth of pupils want access to counselling, survey finds

Extend CAMHS support to 25 for care leavers, urges children’s commissioner

RSHE must engage with boys to tackle sexist behaviour in schools, say MPs

Healthy Start benefit fails to cover formula costs as prices rise

Health professionals warn hunger is worsening children’s health

Children’s commissioner calls for overhaul of SEND system amid rising demand

Study to examine health visitors' role in infant social development

Commissioner calls for ban on disposable vapes to protect children

Call to improve benefits for young carers in full time education

School exclusions and suspensions damage children’s mental health, inquiry finds

Mental health charities seek views of black young people

Campaigner calls for childhood bereavement register to improve support

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