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GCSEs start across the county - with worries for young people suffering from stress
14+ hour, 11+ min ago (479+ words) In the past year, more than one and a half thousand young people reached out to Child Line about revision anxiety. As GCSEs start across the country, we've been hearing from Childline that more than one thousand five hundred young…...
Local experts warn of long term psychological damage for pregnant mums diagnosed with cancer
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (378+ words) A new study from the University of Surrey found women diagnosed with cancer in pregnancy face profound, long-term emotional and financial challenges A study from the University of Surrey reveals that women diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy endure long-term emotional…...
MP jumps from 15, 000 feet to help Cambridge hospice
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (334+ words) She has continued to campaign for the hospice after funding cuts were planned An MP has flown from 15, 000 feet high to help support a Cambridge hospice. Pippa Heylings took to the skies to complete a tandem skydive in aid of…...
'No more lengthy assessments': New funding to bring therapists directly to Dorset schools
1+ week, 3+ day ago (379+ words) Bournemouth West MP Jessica Toale has welcomed an extra "2. 5 million to provide dedicated support for children with special educational needs A Bournemouth MP has welcomed an extra "2. 5million in funding for a brand-new SEND Programme. The investment will allow for a…...
Cambridge University staff 'going to foodbanks' amid rising costs
1+ week, 3+ day ago (421+ words) They're set to continue striking today A union is warning that staff at Cambridge University may not be able to afford living in the city for much longer. Hundreds of workers are set to strike for a second day in…...
Young people feel benefits of "25k investment at Hull youth centre
1+ week, 5+ day ago (550+ words) Young people in Hull are already benefiting from major improvements at Kingston Youth Centre, delivered as part of a wider programme to upgrade youth facilities across the city. Hull City Council has invested "25, 000 in a refurbished kitchen at the centre,…...
Cornwall teacher advocates for more reading time to reduce screen impact on children
1+ week, 5+ day ago (253+ words) Poll reveals over a third of UK children treat books like screens With 96 percent of children in Cornwall securing places at their preferred primary schools, attention is being drawn to home reading habits as a Cornwall teacher encourages parents to…...
Sam Thompson announces first children's book on neurodivergence
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1356+ words) The book centres on ADHD Hits Radio's Sam Thompson is turning his own ADHD journey into something hopeful for younger readers, announcing his first children's book, You, Me & ADHD. The former Made in Chelsea star and broadcaster has already been…...
Leicestershire nutritionist calls for stricter measures on baby food to reduce child obesity
3+ week, 4+ day ago (277+ words) The government's created a set of guidelines on the level of salt and sugar in food for kids up to three There are calls for stricter measures on baby food to bring down childhood obesity in the East Midlands, as…...
Peterborough families given hope of 'positive journey' through family hubs
4+ week, 1+ day ago (406+ words) There are five hubs of its kind in the city It's hoped family hubs in Peterborough can give struggling parents a helping hand this Easter. The city's five hubs offer free support with the likes of parenting, money worries, stay…...