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Which? testing reveals 'unsafe' child stair gates
Consumer group Which? urges parents not to use three models of stair gates, saying they could be unsafe.
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Published: 15 October 2018
If you were lonely, would you talk to a stranger?
In a bid to tackle loneliness, a supermarket wants people in its cafes to start a conversation.
bbc
Published: 15 October 2018
Ofsted praises resilience of council's children's services in face of rising demand
<img alt="Ofsted praises resilience of council&#39;s children&#39;s services in face of rising demand" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/febb4222-5fec-437e-9399-e0245d7071ef/3/ScreenShot20181015at170535-320x198.png" /> <p> Inspectors visiting Portsmouth Council last month rated children's social care provision at the council as "good" overall, marking progress on 2014 when it was rated "requires improvement".  "Despite... </p>
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Published: 15 October 2018
Loneliness strategy to improve access to community spaces for young people
<img alt="Loneliness strategy to improve access to community spaces for young people" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/7744aef3-6518-4d77-beaf-e73993fa4e55/4/LonelychildVejaaAdobeStock-320x198.jpg" /> <p> Announcing the funding today, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said it would enable the creation of more sustainable community spaces and hubs with a particular focus on improving... </p>
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Published: 15 October 2018
Children 'should be weighed up to age 18', report says
A report by child health experts warns England is falling behind other countries unless policies change.
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Published: 15 October 2018
Good with schools
A school in Manchester has gone from some of the worst truancy rates to best attendance records
bbc
Published: 14 October 2018
Australia to stop religious schools rejecting gay students
Faith schools will no longer be allowed to discriminate, the PM says amid sharp debate on the issue.
bbc
Published: 13 October 2018
Young people in coastal areas 'less able to access mental health support'
<img alt="Young people in coastal areas &#39;less able to access mental health support&#39;" src="https://www.cypnow.co.uk/w-images/79418eae-bf24-47ca-8f17-e01d61f37226/2/SeasideRzaAdobeStock-320x198.jpg" /> <p> The Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) says that lack of access to mental health services is particularly acute in coastal areas outside of the south of England. Just nine seaside towns, all... </p>
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Published: 12 October 2018
David Malengela: Police hunt teacher banned for claiming extra cash
David Malengela charged pupils 20 euros each just to board a school coach, a misconduct panel found.
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Published: 12 October 2018