More than 350,000 children will lose their free school meals because of Government changes to the welfare system, according to a new study.
* Jackie Nunns, chief executive of the out-of-school services Trojans scheme, has been shortlisted for the South London Press and Shell 'Our Heroes Community Champion' award 2005. She was nominated by...
'We're very concerned about kids playing with roller skates, micro scooters or skateboards anywhere near roads, never mind hanging on the back of cars.' Jane Eason, Royal Society for the Prevention of...
If we are to nurture children's spiritual growth we must take care of our own. We all owe it to our children to be spiritually healthy. In this hectic world it is all too easy to operate in 'survival'...
Children from First Place Nursery in Radlett, Hertfordshire have been busy making huge poppies and joining in with a community project to create a flowing river of poppies through the village.
'Let's celebrate what we have achieved, but review what still needs to be done within the context of developing children's services. A focus is needed on the quality issues, including training and...
'We need to look at the way society creates hyperactivity in so many children. And stop stigmatising - and drugging - the lively ones.' Priscilla Alderson, Professor of Childhood Studies at the...
'Never before have we had this level of violence in schools... Teachers are asking whether they have the right to refuse to teach these children. Sadly we don't, no matter how obnoxious they are.'...
'Out-of-school care provides children with developmental opportunities in a relaxed setting. It also provides childcare to working parents. This is critical in helping lift families out of poverty. '...
Findings from a survey of 1,000 Mumsnet users with children aged 13-18 reveal that more than 60 per cent would be concerned their child would be ‘stuck making the tea’ if they were to choose an...