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Improving outcomes for all children and young people
Professor Mark Mon-Williams, a leading early years expert, has been appointed the Deputy Chair of a new scientific advisory body that guides the government on children and young people's issues.
Northern children with special educational needs more likely to miss school
Vulnerable children and those from disadvantaged areas of the UK are at higher risk of not being in school, the latest Child of the North report reveals.
Sweeteners can improve weight loss maintenance, new research suggests
Replacing sugar with low-energy sweetened products can help weight control for at least one year after rapid weight loss in adults without increasing risk of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
Tackling crisis in care for autistic children
A new report reveals a crisis in children’s autism assessment, warning that thousands of autistic children and young people are waiting months – or even years – for health and education support.
Leeds launches landmark early years research project
Improving the life chances of children in Leeds during their first 1,000 days is the focus of an ambitious new research project by the University of Leeds.