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A cross-government working group will be set up to review how to improve the support available to families in the period around childbirth to the age of 2.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A fried chicken shop has been developing and testing a new, healthier menu for children and learning how to nudge the after-school crowd into giving it a try.
Statement by Lord Ahmad, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, at an event marking the plight and rights of children born of war.
Children in England are on track to consume around 4,800 cubes of sugar by the end of the year, more than double the maximum recommendation.
Ways for schools and colleges to support pupils' mental health are set out in a green paper, as well as plans for new mental health support teams.
Multi-million pound package announced to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities
Example menus developed with nutrition experts to support early years providers
Ofsted's National Director, Social Care, Eleanor Schooling discusses effective practices to safeguard disabled children.
New end-of-season data shows effectiveness of the 2016 to 2017 season flu vaccine.
Consultation launched on whether screening for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID) in babies should be tried within the NHS.
The hexavalent vaccine replaces the existing 5-in-1 pentavalent vaccine, which infants are routinely given at 8, 12 and 16 weeks.
Healthy Teeth, Happy Smiles! is an early intervention programme from birth to improve the oral health of preschool children.
The Youth Sport Trust will provide Change4Life sports services for a further year.
Public Health England announces new funding to expand Mentor UK’s ADEPIS resource into more schools and community settings.
Students going back to university after Christmas urged to get vaccinated against meningitis and septicaemia.
Theresa May set out her vision for the shared society, the government's role within it and how to transform mental health support.
Sepsis awareness campaign will help parents and carers of young children recognise the symptoms of sepsis.
More than 110,000 children in London are suffering with significant mental ill health according to new PHE report.
The Department of Health’s response to Cancer Research UK’s childhood obesity campaign.
Newsletters providing guidance and advice on children, families and maternity.
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