3 d. ago Calls for change as children who do extracurricular activities 'at risk of harm'

Providers of out-of-school activities are not required to follow safeguarding standards

Events

9 d. ago Surge in counterfeit Labubu dolls 'serious safety risk to children' after hundreds seized in south London

Trading Standards said poor quality dolls have loose parts and poor-quality stitching that are a choking hazard

Events

1 week ago How to spot head lice and treatment options as parents warned after back

As children return to the classroom they are at a higher risk of catching hair nits 🏫

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1 week ago Council warns fake Labubu dolls pose choking risk to children

More than 230 'unsafe' counterfeit dolls seized by south-west London council in July and August

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1 week ago Five takeaways from ‘world class’ Universal Studios theme park planned for UK

Bosses promise thousands of jobs will be created with millions of visitors

Politics

1 week ago Yvette Cooper accused of pushing children towards people smugglers by halting refugee scheme

Home secretary under fire over suspension of family reunion system that she said was at risk of exploitationYvette Cooper has been accused of pushing children “into the arms of people smugglers” after halting a scheme allowing refugees to bring their family to the UK.The home secretary said the refugee family reunion route was at risk of exploitation and she would “temporarily suspend new applications” until tougher rules are introduced next year. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Disadvantaged children at risk of missing out on early education, charity warns

Families who do not work, or do not earn enough to be eligible for the Government-funded childcare entitlements, will need to pay £205 a week on average for the same amount of early education for a child under two

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1 week ago Labubu dolls: Moray Council seizes more than 100 fake Labubu toys deemed 'unsafe' for children

The fake soft toys were found to pose a chocking and suffocation risk to children

Politics

1 week ago Urgent warning to parents as '1 in 5' children at risk of measles and whooping cough

Almost 19 per cent of young children have not received their pre-school booster jab

Events

1 week ago Four African countries to ‘run out of supplies to fight malnutrition’ within 3 months due to global aid cuts

Exclusive: The ‘unthinkable’ losses put the lives of millions of children at risk, says Save the Children

Politics

1 week ago Four African countries to ‘run out of emergency food supplies’ within three months due to global aid cuts

Exclusive: The ‘unthinkable’ losses put the lives of millions of malnourished children at risk

Politics

2 w. ago Children risk going to school with eye problems as parents skip vital tests

Thousands of children in Britain could be set to start the new school year this September with eye problems as parents forget to take them for tests

Society

2 w. ago Half of children in England live in homes at risk of overheating

Half of children in England live in homes at risk of overheating  BBC

Society

2 w. ago Swimming pool closures put children ‘at risk of drowning’, union warns

Research has found that some 500 public swimming pools have shut down across England since 2010, with almost half closing their doors during the last five years

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2 w. ago Paracetamol use in pregnancy 'may increase risk of autism and ADHD in children'

Acetaminophen, an ingredient found in paracetamol, is important in treating maternal fever and pain

Events

3 w. ago Proposal could lead to sanctions against Alaska medical professionals for gender

The Alaska State Medical Board will be considering language that says medical professionals provide gender-affirming care for children could risk having their work considered unprofessional conduct

Politics

3 w. ago Children whose parents did not go to university more likely to develop an eating disorder

A recent study claims that children of parents who did not go on to further education face the highest risk of eating disorders

Society

3 w. ago Drivers with children in their car alerted to £500 fine risk before September

With the summer holidays in full swing, parents have been warned that a straightforward mistake could see them slapped with a £500 penalty, potentially without even realising their error

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3 w. ago Parent fears new UK Universal Studios theme park 'could put children at risk'

Concerns have been raised over a planned Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire - one resident, a parent, is worried about strangers in the area where their child plays

Society

3 w. ago Next and Matalan urgently recall children's clothing due to 'strangulation' risk

The items do not meet the requirements of the General product Safety Regulations 2005.

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