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Babies in lockdown: ‘perfect storm’ caused by withdrawal of key services

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

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The pandemic has caused a ‘perfect storm’ where vital services and support for pregnant mothers and babies were withdrawn from many families at a time when they needed it most, according to the First 1001 Days Movement.

Call to increase value of Healthy Start Vouchers

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

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More than 50 public health experts have signed a letter to the Chancellor and health secretary, calling for an increase in the value of the Healthy Start vouchers for low-income families.

UK to ban junk food ads online to tackle child obesity

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

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Plans to implement a total ban on online junk food advertising have been unveiled by the Government in an attempt to tackle the growing obesity crisis, particularly among children.

Labour calls for free school meals in school holidays, as eligibility rises

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

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More than half a million children have become eligible for free school meals during the pandemic, Labour estimates.

Campaigners call for Government to do more to tackle air pollution around nurseries and schools

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

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More than a quarter (27 per cent) of UK schools - including nursery, primary, secondary and sixth forms - are in areas above World Health Organisation (WHO) air pollution limits, research launched for today’s Clean Air Day 2021 (Thursday) has found.

Nursery group calls for funding to improve access to high-quality nursery food for vulnerable children

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

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The London Early Years Foundation is calling on the Government to invest in nursery food provision to support families living in poverty and improve young children's health.

Kellogg's loses high court battle over display of sugary cereals in supermarket

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022

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Kellogg’s has lost a High Court battle over new Government rules stopping its products from being prominently displayed on supermarket shelves because they are deemed ‘unhealthy’.

Settings seeking coronavirus advice

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Monday, March 16, 2020

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As the Covid-19 outbreak is a developing situation, this story reflects the position as of midday, 12 March.

Breaking News: Nurseries and schools to close from Monday due to Coronavirus

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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Early years settings and schools will close from Monday (23 March) except to vulnerable children and children of key workers.

Coronavirus: Group of major providers calls for delayed school start for young children

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

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The Covid-19 response group, formed by more than 70 childcare groups and the sector membership organisations, has called on the Government to allow children to delay starting Reception until January or April 2021 and to stay at their early years settings instead.

Child health research at a 'worringly low level'

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Friday, October 30, 2015

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A survey of nearly 2,000 consultant paediatricians has revealed that over 80 per cent have no time allocated for research work.

Early years nutritional guidelines welcomed

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Friday, January 20, 2012

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Child health experts have welcomed the first-ever nutritional guidelines for early years settings in England, while taking issue with the fact that they are not mandatory.

Youngest children not active enough

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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Just nine per cent of children aged between two and four are doing the right amount of physical activity, experts have claimed.

Number of people using food banks almost triples in a year

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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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A food bank charity has revealed that more than 900,000 people used its food banks in the last year.

Call for cabinet post to tackle child obesity

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

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A cabinet minister for children should be appointed to oversee policy and strategy for child health and fitness across all departments, a cross-party group of MPS and peers has said.

Petition calls for Group B Strep test for newborns

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

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Nearly 200,000 people have signed a petition urging the health secretary to introduce routine screening for Group B Strep in pregnancy.

Health visitors to be trained to close the word gap

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Thursday, February 28, 2019

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A thousand health visitors in the most deprived parts of England will be given specialist training to help close the language gap between disadvantaged children and their peers.

Mayor to consider plans to tackle child obesity

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Thursday, September 5, 2019

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London’s Child Obesity Taskforce has announced its 10 ambitions to improve child health across the capital.

Getting children moving is key to improving their mental health, say MPs

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

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Getting children moving can ‘kick-start’ a solution to the children’s mental health crisis, according to a new report from the APPG on a Fit and Healthy Childhood.

Working families 'losing hundreds' under Universal Credit

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Monday, August 6, 2018

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According to the Child Poverty Action Group, working families claiming universal credit are losing hundreds of pounds because of a 'flaw' in the system.

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Babies in lockdown: ‘perfect storm’ caused by withdrawal of key services

Call to increase value of Healthy Start Vouchers

UK to ban junk food ads online to tackle child obesity

Labour calls for free school meals in school holidays, as eligibility rises

Campaigners call for Government to do more to tackle air pollution around nurseries and schools

Nursery group calls for funding to improve access to high-quality nursery food for vulnerable children

Kellogg's loses high court battle over display of sugary cereals in supermarket

Settings seeking coronavirus advice

Breaking News: Nurseries and schools to close from Monday due to Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Group of major providers calls for delayed school start for young children

Child health research at a 'worringly low level'

Early years nutritional guidelines welcomed

Youngest children not active enough

Number of people using food banks almost triples in a year

Call for cabinet post to tackle child obesity

Petition calls for Group B Strep test for newborns

Health visitors to be trained to close the word gap

Mayor to consider plans to tackle child obesity

Getting children moving is key to improving their mental health, say MPs

Working families 'losing hundreds' under Universal Credit

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