Read here information on health and wellbeing issues related to children and young people.
Health and wellbeing
Schools and health reform
Information about the role of schools in the new health and wellbeing boards.
General article 12 April 2012
Children's Trusts FAQs
Information for local authorities and relevant partners on the changes to Children's Trusts.
FAQ 26 March 2012
A new approach for Children's Trust Boards
Information about changes to Children's Trusts and Children and Young People's Plan regulations.
General article 14 February 2012
Bailey Review
Information and useful documents relating to the Bailey Review of the Commercialisation and Sexualisation of Childhood.
General article 22 November 2011
Teenage Relationship Abuse campaign
The campaign aims to prevent abuse in teen relationships by empowering young people to make the decision to avoid violent and controlling behaviour, encouraging them to recognise abuse, reflect on the consequences of their actions and seek help if required.
General article 20 July 2011
Office of the Children’s Commissioner
An overview of the Office of the Children’s Commissioner and details of its responsibilities.
General article 24 May 2011
Parents feel children forced to grow up too fast
As part of the ongoing review into the Commercialisation and Sexualisation of Childhood, a survey of parents shows widespread concern about the pressure on children to grown up too quickly.
Press notice 11 April 2011
Childcare
Information about the childcare options available to families with disabled children.
General article 09 March 2011
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
Information on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), including a breakdown of its articles and access to UK reports.
General article 23 February 2011
Children and young people - participation
Information on the Government's commitment to promote effective participation of children.
General article 23 February 2011
