An early diagnosis of sickle cell anaemia can save a life. Learn to spot the symptoms in the latest part of our A-Z of health by doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital. What is sickle cell anaemia...
Building on the success of Story Cafes, a new scheme combines reading with sensory experiences to engage families, says Lindsey Symington.
Local authorities have been accused of dull, unimaginative playgrounds because of an over-reliance on an identical 'KFC' approach ('kit, fence and carpet') to play, which has grown out of the pressure...
Integrated services are being achieved by one county council by linking the extended schools funding with the children's centre programme. Simon Vevers hears about how it works Close ties between the...
A Sure Start local programme has developed a new parenting DVD in three languages. 'Baby and Me' gives simple tips in Arabic, Sylheti and English and aims to help parents develop warm, nurturing and...
The Government's national childcare strategy has delivered more affordable places, says the latest report in a study of provision across the UK, but sustainability in disadvantaged areas will depend...
The Department of Health has launched a second public education campaign, at a cost of 700,000, to highlight the dangers of using antibiotics unnecessarily.
Family charity 4Children and the National Children's Bureau have been chosen as the Department for Education's Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) strategic partner for the next two...
Drinking milk regularly can help combat obesity and Vitamin D deficiency, says Dr Hilary Jones GP, Breakfast TV health editor