Our next London Forum will take place on Thursday 16th May 2024. The subject is school absences and children and young people’s mental health. The Forum brings together people who have experience or have done research in particular areas affecting children and young people. At the next Forum we want to understand more about what … Continue reading London Forum Meeting
Children, young people and the built environment final session
On Monday 25 March, the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee questioned Dr Jeanelle de Gruchy, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, and Lee Rowley MP, Minister for Housing, Planning and Building Safety, in the final session of its inquiry on children, young people and the built environment. The cross-party group of MPs also questioned Joanna … Continue reading Children, young people and the built environment final session
Final Cass Report on Gender Identity Services
Dr Hilary Cass has submitted her final report and recommendations to NHS England in her role as Chair of the Independent Review of gender identity services for children and young people. The Review was commissioned by NHS England to make recommendations on how to improve NHS gender identity services, and ensure that children and young … Continue reading Final Cass Report on Gender Identity Services
The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt
What happened to young people in the early 2010s? The Anxious Generation offers an explanation by telling two stories. The first is about the decline of the play-based childhood, which began in the 1980s and accelerated in the ‘90s. All mammals need free play, and lots of it, to wire up their brains during childhood to prepare … Continue reading The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt
Play Works at Orleans House
With the approach of the Easter holidays, you might enjoy taking your children to a special interactive play installation by Assemble Play. It’s a celebration of play in Orleans House in Richmond. You can see details here
Alliance for Childhood News March 2024
This edition of the Alliance for Childhood News contains a link to our new video on adventure playgrounds. This is part of a campaign to protect these valuable places for children to play. In addition you’ll find A Creative Journey; details of the Parliamentary Sub Committee on Children, Young People and the Built Environment; reports … Continue reading Alliance for Childhood News March 2024