News & Links
All the information that I place on the Alliance website is there to make it available for advocates of children’s wellbeing, so they are easily able to access any information they may need. If you use this service, it would be helpful if you acknowledged the Alliance for Childhood website as your source. We would also welcome any additional information, news items or research. This is the news that came in during the last 6 months. Any older items are in the archive.
Christopher Clouder
Rising number of primary pupils unable to speak in sentences
Tuesday 08. of July 2008By: The Guardian
The number of children who arrive at primary school unable to speak in full sentences is rising, according to a government review which today reveals that 7% of children now have a serious communication problem.
Early-life Nutrition May Be Associated With Adult Intellectual Functioning
Tuesday 08. of July 2008By: Science Daily
Adults who had improved nutrition in early childhood may score better on intellectual tests, regardless of the number of years they attended school, according to a new article.
Most Kids Still Eat Takeaways Despite Jamie
Monday 07. of July 2008By: Big News Today
Eight in 10 secondary school children buy most of their food from local shops such as takeaways despite Jamie Oliver's healthy school dinners revolution, reveals a new report.
'You pick up your knife like you pick up your keys'
Saturday 05. of July 2008By: The Guardian
Ciaran Lamon, 17, a friend of one of the people who was with Shakilus Townsend after he was stabbed in Thornton Heath, south London, said that he and his friends were constantly aware of the possibility of an attack.
A new deal for British children
Wednesday 02. of July 2008By: New Statesman
Why are our young people so unhappy? Because we have become a society that fears, demonises and silences them. The fault is ours, not theirs
12 Food Additives to Avoid
Tuesday 24. of June 2008By: Mercola.com
Including something new in a food isn’t always a good idea, especially when it comes to your health. Here are 12 additives to subtract from your diet:
One in 10 school starters are obese
Tuesday 24. of June 2008By: Yahoo News
Almost one in 10 children starting primary school is obese, Department of Health figures reveal. The statistics are part of a breakdown of the nation's health designed to help people live longer and happier lives.