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Monday, August 22, 2016

| Nursery World

The childhood obesity plan has been served as a very lukewarm dish, says Liz Roberts

No clear route to tackle obesity

Friday, August 19, 2016

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Linda Cregan, chief executive of Children's Food Trust, says the Childhood Obesity Plan is a missed opportunity for the UK to lead the way

Big business 'triumphs' over children in obesity strategy

Thursday, August 18, 2016

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The long-awaited strategy to tackle childhood obesity fails to acknowledge the critical early years, causing widespread disappointment among child health and early years experts.

Children's packed lunches under fire for high sugar content

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

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Chocolate biscuits, crisps and sugary drinks continue to be staples in children’s lunchboxes, according to new research from the Children’s Food Trust.

Spotlight on…Justine Vedmore

Monday, August 8, 2016

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Owner and founder of Blue Door Nursery in Cardiff

Glasgow schools’ summer 'holiday hunger clubs' oversubscribed

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

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A holiday scheme pilot in Scotland has proved 'overwhelmingly popular' and been oversubscribed by 60 per cent in one primary school.

Health campaign says young children should have three hours activity a day

Friday, July 29, 2016

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‘Every movement counts’ is the motto of a new Department of Health campaign to encourage children aged under five to be physically active for at least three hours a day.

Do nursery children worry about what they look like?

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

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Childcare and early education professionals are being asked to complete a body image survey to discover how soon children can develop anxiety about their appearance.

GP urges nurseries to relax policies on conjunctivitis

Monday, July 25, 2016

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A nursery successfully relaxed its strict sickness policy on conjunctivitis after a parent – who happened to be a GP – campaigned to highlight that sending infected children home is not necessary.

The Big Picture - Yoga stories

Monday, July 25, 2016

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Where might a yoga lesson take you today?

Gender gap crisis 'fails generation of boys', charity claims

Monday, July 18, 2016

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A ‘gender gap crisis’ is seriously damaging prospects for boys in this country, according to a children’s charity.

Early bedtime in young childhood 'cuts obesity risk'

Monday, July 18, 2016

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Researchers have linked a much lower incidence of obesity in teenagers who were tucked in by 8pm during their early years.

A Unique Child: Grow Your Own - Time to start harvesting?

Monday, July 11, 2016

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Despite disappointing June weather, some crops should be ready to harvest right now, says Mary Llewellin

A Unique Child: Health & Nutrition - Al fresco

Monday, July 11, 2016

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Food tastes better when you cook and eat it outside. Mary Llewellin offers some useful tips

Schools to open in the holidays to support poor families

Monday, July 4, 2016

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Glasgow schools are opening in the summer holidays for the first time to offer meals and activities for families that struggle financially without free school meals.

Interview - Professor Frank Kelly

Monday, June 27, 2016

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Professor Frank Kelly is based at King’s College London’s MRC-PHE (Medical Research Council-Public Health England) Centre for Environment and Health. A recent Swedish study has linked air pollution with mental illness in children.

Air pollution link to childhood mental illness

Thursday, June 16, 2016

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Air pollution has been linked to childhood mental illness in a major study.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Cutting edge

Monday, June 13, 2016

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Experimenting with food is exemplified by a Bristol setting and award-winning chef, writes Mary Llewellin

A Unique Child: Grow Your Own - We’re feeling undaunted

Monday, June 13, 2016

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Don’t let any dips in the weather put you off from continuing to tend to your garden

Exclusive: 'Parents value food quality as much as Ofsted rating’

Friday, June 10, 2016

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The quality of food at their childcare provider is considered as important to parents as its Ofsted rating, according to a survey by the Soil Association.

Vegetables first: How to get children loving veggies

Thursday, June 9, 2016

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Weaning with vegetables before fruit gives babies the best chance of enjoying the green stuff as they grow up, researchers have found.

Childhood obesity crisis: Paediatrics across Europe 'unable to cope'

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

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The number of overweight young children is predicted to almost double within a decade – with associated disease set to cripple health services across Europe, researchers warn.

Coaching pilot boosts outcomes for children and adults

Monday, May 30, 2016

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An early years coaching programme is rolling out nationally after a huge leap in outcomes was recorded among a pilot group of children.

Early years support is key to future well-being

Monday, May 30, 2016

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Parents need support right from the start, argues Javed Khan

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