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
A poor start
Wednesday 08. of October 2008By: The Guardian
The epicentre of UK child poverty is in Birmingham, where children in 81% of families are affected, says a disturbing new report
Children treated on adult wards
Tuesday 07. of October 2008By: BBC News
Scottish health boards which continue to treat children with psychiatric problems on adult wards have been warned they may be breaking the law.
Supernanny banished to naughty step by report on children's rights
Friday 03. of October 2008By: The Guardian
Britain could face severe international criticism today for imprisoning children as young as 10, tolerating corporal punishment and broadcasting "invasive" reality television shows such as Supernanny.
Where did childhood in Britain go wrong?
Friday 03. of October 2008By: The Daily Telegraph
Well, it's a start. David Cameron has noticed that health and safety regulations stop schools taking children out on field trips, outdoor activities or just collecting autumn leaves at the park. And the Department for Children,...
David Cameron Speech: CRB Gibe Slammed
Wednesday 01. of October 2008By: Fair Play for Children
The National Secretary of a Charity formed in 1972 after two children died has slammed the comment of Conservative Leader DAVID CAMERON about CRB checks which he made in his Party Conference Speech today.
France bans broadcast of TV shows for babies
Wednesday 01. of October 2008By: MSNBC
France's broadcast authority has banned French channels from airing TV shows aimed at children under 3 years old, to shield them from developmental risks it says television viewing poses at that age.
Inequality just as bad as poverty for children, says TUC
Wednesday 01. of October 2008By: TUC
The TUC publishes a briefing today (Wednesday) revealing that inequality is just as damaging to children as poverty, and harms their health, education and well-being.