Pregnant women have been advised by the Department of Health to avoid contact with sheep during lambing season because of a risk of infections including chlamydiosis, listeriosis and toxoplasmosis, to...
Many young carers of familymembers with addictions, disabilities or mental health problems are coping without outside support, according to a Barnardo's report and a YouGov survey. Barnardo's...
Ambitious reforms for special needs support could be stymied by being launched in a time of budget cuts. Mary Evans hears about the issues.
(Photograph) - Children from Woodlands Day Nursery in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, had a quacking good time during their sponsored half-mile Toddle Waddle in aid of the Meningitis Trust. More than 20...
A new director of services for children has been appointed by the Care Commission in Scotland. Ronnie Hill will work to improve the quality of care services, and will also work closely with the...
* An overgrown garden area at Tudor Way Children's Centre in Worcester has been transformed into an inviting play area for local children and families by a team of volunteers from Barclays Bank. The...
With referrals to social care and concerns about children rising during the pandemic, what is the impact on early years settings’ safeguarding role? By Meredith Jones Russell
The Children’s Commissioner for England has launched a children’s manifesto aiming to transform young people’s life chances.
Meningitis sufferers have been invited by the Meningitis Trust to share their stories on its new website at www.meningitis-trust.org as part of the charity's Support for Life campaign, which aims to...
Attending to health is but one small part of supporting a child with complex medical needs in nursery. Ruth Thomson explains.