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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

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Delivering his Autumn Budget 2018 yesterday, the Chancellor announced more money for Universal Credit, children’s social care and the NHS, but nothing for the early years sector.

Parent’s Guide - Brushing teeth

Monday, October 29, 2018

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What is the correct technique for brushing, how much fluoride should the toothpaste contain - and other questions, answered by Annette Rawstrone

Interview - Dr Gemma Ryde

Monday, October 29, 2018

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Dr Ryde led a study exploring how The Daily Mile, an initiative that encourages nurseries and primary schools to take children outside to run 15 minutes every day, has been successfully implemented

Most parents expect nurseries to be experts in child nutrition

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

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Parents expect their child’s nursery to be up to date on the latest nutritional advice for young children, and rate this as more important than other facilities.

Mayor launches early years awards scheme to improve children's health

Friday, October 19, 2018

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched an awards scheme for early years settings to support children’s health, well-being and development.

Health visitor numbers at their lowest since 2012

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

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The number of health visitors has fallen by 8 per cent in a year and is now at its lowest level for six years, according to new analysis by the Labour party.

England lags behind other EU countries for child health

Monday, October 15, 2018

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England is falling behind other European countries in the race to improve children’s health, warns a new report that makes grim predictions for the state of children's health in 2030.

Interview - Dr Nigel Carter

Monday, October 15, 2018

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The Oral Health Foundation is calling for the UK to make ‘healthy drinks’ the default option with children’s meals in restaurants

Three-quarters of teachers hold toothbrushing sessions

Thursday, October 4, 2018

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Most primary school teachers are running tooth brushing sessions every morning, because children tell them they don’t regularly brush their teeth at home.

The Neuroscience of Early Intervention: One Practitioner at a Time

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

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Allergies: Come clean

Monday, October 1, 2018

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It has become popular to blame ‘excessive hygiene’ for increases in the number of children with allergies, but the truth is quite different, finds Meredith Jones-Russell

Hundreds of school staff buying food for hungry children

Monday, October 1, 2018

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Almost one in 10 school staff brings in food from home to feed pupils who would otherwise go hungry, reveals survey.

Nursery World Awards 2018: Initiatives - Health & Well-being

Sunday, September 23, 2018

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The Cambridge Model Initiative, Cambridge Childhood Partnership CIC

Parents fear children are exposed to junk food at school

Friday, September 21, 2018

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A survey of by the Children’s Food Campaign highlights parents’ concerns that their children are learning to associate foods high in fat, salt and sugar with good behaviour at school.

Children inhaling toxic air in the classroom and on school run

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

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Children in the UK are exposed to more than 60 per cent of their daily air pollution intake during the school day and their journeys to and from school, according to new research.

Guide to: Childhood Obesity Strategy

Monday, September 17, 2018

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Following criticism of its obesity strategy, the Government added a second chapter earlier this year setting out new aims and commitments. Meredith Jones Russell reports

EYFS Best Practice in Schools: Chewing it over

Monday, September 17, 2018

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Amid concerns that the quality of school meals is falling, charity programmes and initiatives at some schools are beacons of excellent provision, finds Charlotte Goddard

Best Foot Forward: Stepping up for a healthy start

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

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Five-year-olds to receive mental health support in Scotland

Friday, September 7, 2018

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Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced plans to introduce a mental well-being service for children and young people from the age of five.

Millions of children in families too poor to afford a healthy diet

Thursday, September 6, 2018

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Close to 4 million children are in households that can’t afford enough fruit, vegetables and other healthy foods to meet Government nutritional guidelines.

Nutrition - Farm to fork

Monday, September 3, 2018

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Nurseries based on farms are teaching children about where food comes from. Meredith Jones Russell speaks to some

Rise in unhappiness and mental health problems in girls

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

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Girls are more worried about their appearance than boys, says a new report, which highlights an alarming trend in self-harm among young teenage girls.

Rise in unexplained baby deaths for the first time in three years

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

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Unexplained infant deaths have risen for the first time in three years, according to new statistics.

Working families 'losing hundreds' under Universal Credit