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Half of children on free school meals were not ready for school
Almost half of school pupils currently on free school meals will have started their formal education without the necessary skills to thrive, according to new research.
Prescribed play boosts parents’ mental health
A creative play programme has significantly improved new parents’ and carers’ mental health, according to research by the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield.
Smart packaging design can help nudge healthier portion choices, research finds
Smart packaging design can help nudge people towards eating healthier portions of food, research from the School of Design suggests.
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.