Picky eating in young children may signal mental health issues
Picky eating in small children may be a sign of serious mental problems that should not be ignored, say experts. Parents and doctors who view food fussiness as a passing
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Sarah’s Law disclosure figures spark ‘postcode lottery’ fears
Children may be at risk of abuse because of a “postcode lottery” in disclosures made under the paedophile warning system known as Sarah’s Law, campaigners claim. In some parts of
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NI Ministers launch consultation of draft Childcare Strategy
Northern Ireland Junior Ministers Michelle McIveen and Jennifer McCann have launched a consultation on the Executive’s draft Childcare Strategy. The ten year strategy aims to develop and deliver affordable, high
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New study finds two-thirds of poor children are in working families
Almost two-thirds of children in poverty are living with parents who work, according to a new study. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) found that, while levels of absolute child
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Research shows power of dream fulfilment for children with life-limiting illness
Fulfilling the dreams of children with life-limiting illnesses can empower them and their families and could have an enduring positive impact, according to new University of Stirling research. The three
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Pro-life MPs launch bid to change Scots abortion law
A group of pro-life MPs have launched a bid to give the Scottish Parliament the power to change abortion law in the country. A cross-party amendment to the Scotland Bill,
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‘Significant public health concern’ over pregnancy alcohol levels
Alcohol use during pregnancy is “prevalent and socially pervasive” in the UK and Ireland, health experts have warned after carrying out a large scale study. Women across all socio-demographic groups
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Government failing to protect most disadvantaged children, say commissioners
The four UK children’s commissioners have joined forces to urge the Government to halt its programme of benefit cuts to prevent more young people being pushed into poverty. The commissioners
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Chester to host international conference for early years education
The University of Chester has collaborated with International Early Years (IEY), to bring the organisation’s international conference to the North West for the first time. ‘The Business of Early Childhood’
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West Midlands event aims to join-up young people’s services
Public Health England (PHE) in the West Midlands is inviting public health stakeholders to join forces in providing better and more joined up services for young people across the region.
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