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Fun, friends and freedom

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00 GMT

Children and young people say that freedom, friendship and active outdoor fun are the vital elements of play in a report published today by the Children's Commissioner for England and Play England. The report, 'Fun and Freedom', examines how local authorities have sought children and young people’s views about play.

Statement on Children and Young People with Disabilities

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00 GMT

The European Network of Children’s Ombudspersons (ENOC) issues position statements on children’s rights issues. These are often developed by a working group of members, and then adopted formally at ENOC’s annual meeting.

The UK’s four Children’s Commissioners join forces to assess the reality of children’s lives

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00 GMT

The UK’s four Children’s Commissioners are set to tell the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child the state of children’s rights across the country.

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11 MILLION launches new website

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT

11 million children and young people get an online voice

Are kids in Tamworth happy and healthy? Be the first to find out what they told the Children’s Commissioner

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT

Are kids in Grimsby happy and healthy? Be the first to find out what they told the Children’s Commissioner

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00 GMT

Children’s Commissioner uncovers failings in the care of vulnerable children

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00 GMT

Are Newcastle kids happy and healthy? Be the first to find out what they told the Children’s Commissioner

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00 GMT

Children and young people from North East to tell Children’s Commissioner like it is.

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00 GMT

3,500 ULTRA-SONIC DISPERSAL DEVICES TOLD TO BUZZ OFF

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00 GMT

11 MILLION COMMENT ON THE STAYING SAFE ACTION PLAN

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00 GMT

Children’s Commissioner calls for child-centred approach to mothers in prison

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00 GMT

Children's Commissioner response to the Government’s Obesity Strategy

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00 GMT

Why I put my Down's syndrome baby up for adoption... and the loving mother who took him in (Daily Mail)

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

When Nathan was born with Down's his horrified mother gave him away - a decision that's left her scarred by guilt. But for the woman who adopted him, he's been an endless source of joy. Here both women tell their haunting stories

Type of buggy can affect baby development, study finds. (The Guardian)

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

From what their children eat to where they sleep and whether their favourite toy is educational enough, parents have never been short of things to agonise about.

Study says fans may reduce risk of cot death. (The Guardian)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

Ventilating a baby's room with a fan could significantly reduce the risk of cot death, according to scientists in the US. Medical records of newborns show infants who slept in a bedroom with a fan had a 72% lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome (Sids), compared with those whose rooms were less well ventilated.

Nursery supervisor 'made monkey noises' towards black toddler. (The Daily Telegraph)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

Lisa Ring, 37, has been accused of directing the abuse towards an 18-month-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons. Harlow Magistrates' Court in Essex heard how the mother-of-two asked the boy when he picked up her shoe: "Did your black daddy teach you to steal things?"

UN to criticise Labour's record on child rights. (The Daily Telegraph)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

The Committee on the Rights of the Child will deliver its verdict on the Government's progress in improving the quality of life of British children over the past five years. The report is predicted to say that more could have been done, and warn that too many young people are still living below the breadline and being held in custody.

Doctors urged to stop use of Ritalin for under-fives. (The Guardian)

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00 GMT

Ritalin, the controversial drug used to calm down hyperactive children, should not be routinely prescribed by doctors and never given to the under-fives, experts say today. They also advise that it should be given to older children only if other help has not worked.

Free nursery for two-year-olds will help parents climb ladder, says Labour. (The Times)

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00 GMT

The Government promised yesterday to provide free nursery places for all two-year-olds, although experts predicted that achieving the objective could take ten years.

New mothers ‘being left to fend for themselves’. (The Times)

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00 GMT

Thousands of new mothers are being denied the support of community health visitors to help them to look after their babies, according to a survey.

Babies can communicate with adults before they learn to speak. (The Daily Telegraph)

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00 GMT

Scientists found that even before they start talking, babies are able to communicate with adults with "non-verbal" signals like pointing.

Identical twins Lexus and Amber Conway could start school a year apart

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00 GMT

Parents of a pair of identical twins are concerned that their week-old daughters could be sent to school a year apart because they were born either side of the deadline for primary school applications.

Baby girl delivered at 70mph by grandmother acting as stand-in midwife. (Daily Mail)

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00 GMT

Few babies would have had as speedy a delivery as Iris Hurst. She arrived at approximately 70mph - as her mother Joanne was being driven to hospital. The dramatic birth was a real shock to Miss Hurst, because her first two children, Stanley, five, and Sonny, two, had arrived after long and painful labours.

Women who eat too little during pregnancy increase risk of obesity in children. (The Daily Telegraph)

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00 GMT

Women who eat too little during pregnancy increase the risk of their children becoming obese in later life, experts have warned.

Children losing out as study finds 40% of daycare is not good enough· Poorly vetted staff found with too many children. (The Guardian)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00 GMT

Many parents are missing out on the best daycare for their children because only 3% of providers are judged to be outstanding and 40% rate just satisfactory or worse, according to a three-year study by inspectors at Ofsted. The most serious complaints made in 90,000 inspections covered by the report included adults looking after too many children or not being properly vetted, and nurseries with no first aid kits.

Babies can recognise emotion in faces. (The Daily Telegraph)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00 GMT

Babies as young as four months are able to recognise emotions in people's faces, according to a new study.

Black and white twins a million to one chance. (The Daily Telegraph)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

Twins can sometimes be hard to tell apart, but the chances of that happening to Orlando and Natalia Balasco are remote - because one is black and one is white.

Mothers shown how to produce flavoured breast milk. (The Daily Telegraph)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

Nursing mothers have been shown how to produce the human equivalent of a banana milk shake from their breasts.

Eating too many nuts in pregnancy could put babies at risk of asthma. (The Guardian)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

Women who eat a lot of nuts during pregnancy may be putting their children at greater risk of asthma, scientists warned yesterday. The finding follows a study of the diets of more than 4,000 expectant mothers and the health of their babies over their first eight years of life.

Babies born in summer 'less likely to study at university'. (Daily Mail)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

Summer-born children are less likely to study at university and get well-paid jobs than classmates born at the start of the academic year, research reveals today.

Education: Early-years writing lessons 'do no good'. (The Guardian)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

Teaching children as young as three to write short sentences and use punctuation has little effect on their literacy skills later on, according to research which raises new questions about the government's plan for a curriculum for the under-fives.

Youngsters know their Daleks but can’t tell a bee from a wasp. (The Times)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

Television-obsessed children are far more likely to recognise a Dalek than a magpie, research shows

Children should learn to speak before they learn to read says review. (The Times)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

The heavy emphasis on teaching children to read and write in nursery and reception classes is preventing teachers from focusing on more important aspects of early childhood development, such as speaking and listening skills, the author of a major government report has warned.

Children as young as three should be reported for 'racism', Government-funded group claims. (Daily Mail)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

Toddlers should be taught about racism and singled out for criticism if they have racist attitudes, a Government-funded advisory group said yesterday.

A baby's smile can give a mother a natural high, according to scientists. A baby's smile can give a mother a natural high, according to scientists. (The Daily Telegraph)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

The sight of a smiling infant can trigger the 'feel-good' part of the brain which deals with sensations of reward and pleasure research has found.

Social workers urged to be 'flexible' on ethnic minority adoptions. (The Times)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

The British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) is concerned that too many ethnic minority children are left in care homes or with temporary foster families while social workers try to find families to match their precise ethnic and religious background. It believes that the problem could be worsening as the ethnicity of children becomes more complex.

Wedding 'ruined' after vicar asks for noisy toddler to leave. (The Observer)

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

Church officials are investigating a couple's complaint that a vicar threw their two-year-old son out of their wedding ceremony for being too noisy. The vicar, David Cameron, asked for the child to be removed when he kept repeating his father's name. He also ejected a guest who complained, telling her not to 'make a scene'.

‘Too rigorous’ literacy goal for under-5s to be watered down. (The Times)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00 GMT

A new curriculum for the under-5s, which would require four and five-year-olds to write simple sentences and use punctuation, is to be watered down after experts described it as “overly ambitious for most children”.

Toddlers eat TOO MUCH fruit and veg, say experts

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT

In today's health-obsessed society, parents are made to feel guilty if they do not feed their children a diet packed with fibre-rich fruit and vegetables. (Daily Mail)

Let Dads spend night in ward after birth

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT

Fathers should be allowed to stay overnight in hospital after the birth of their baby, according to a senior government adviser on maternity services. (The Times)

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Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00 GMT

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Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00 GMT

How are you feeling today and why?

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Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00 GMT

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Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

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Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

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Save the Children ‘Guardianship for Separated Children in the UK’ Event

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

Sue Berelowitz, Deputy Children's Commissioner for England is attending this event.

Countryside Network Conference ‘Growing up outdoors’

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

Sir Al Aynsley-Green, Children's Commissioner for England will speak about 11 MILLION’s work on the happy and healthy project, and then take part in a panel discussion.

Meeting with Chief Constable Ian McPherson and Inspector Julie Wvendith (The Association of Chief Police Officers leads on children and young people)

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

Sir Al Aynsley-Green, Children's Commissioner for England and Sue Berelowitz, Deputy Children's Commissioner for England are attending this meeting to discuss 11 MILLION’s work on Gun and Knife Crime.

Meeting with Ruth Scott (Director Policy and Campaigns) and Mark Bush (Lead policy advisor Scope)

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

Scope is a disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Their aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.

Meeting with Jonathan Hallewell (PS to HRH Prince of Wales) and Martina Milburn (CEO Princes Trust)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

Sir Al Aynsley-Green, Children's Commissioner for England is attending this meeting.

Meeting with Vanessa Nicholls (Director Crime Reduction and Community Safety Group Home Office) and Henry Watson (Deputy of Group), Justin Russell and Dee O’Connell and Nick Brook

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00 GMT

Sir Al Aynsley-Green, Children's Commissioner for England and Sue Berelowitz, Deputy Children's Commissioner for England are attending this meeting.

Happy and Healthy summary report

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00 GMT

11 MILLION has been investigating what makes children and young people in England happy and healthy. This report is a summary of what children and young people have been telling us.

UK Children's Commissioners' Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00 GMT

The Children's Commissioners from the four nations of the United Kingdom submit their report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child.

The Audit and Risk Committee constitution

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00 GMT

The Children's Commissioner is advised by an Audit and Risk Committee of four members, whose remit includes advising on all risks, risk management issues, and providing scrutiny over the financial affairs of the office. The members of the Audit and Risk Committee are as follows: Terry Price (Chair); Shujahat Aslam; Christine Barwell; Mark Elridge.

11 MILLION Children Matter no. 5 PART 1

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00 GMT

Find out how you've been helping 11 MILLION change lives this year in part 1 of our summer 2008 publication for children and young people.

11 MILLION Children Matter no. 5 PART 2

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00 GMT

Find out how you can help 11 MILLION change lives next year in part 2 of our summer 2008 publication for children and young people.

11 MILLION Takeover Day Guidance

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00 GMT

A guidance document for organisations, businesses, schools and other groups taking part in 11 MILLION Takeover Day on 07 November 2008.

Prison Mother and Baby Units - do they meet the best interests of the child?

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT

A discussion paper on whether prison mother and baby units meet the best interests of children.
(11 MILLION received a letter from Maria Eagle MP in response to this paper which includes the Secretary of State's response to the recommendations made in the paper).

11 MILLION Children Matter No.3 - Happy & Healthy

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT

11 MILLION Children Matter no. 3, Jan 08.

11 MILLION Children Matter No.4 - New Website

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT

11 MILLION Children Matter no. 4, all about our new website.

11 MILLION Children Matter No.2 Part 1 - 'Shout Out' Annual Event

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT

11 MILLION Children Matter no. 2 part 1.

Artwork produced by children and young people at 11 MILLION's 2007 annual event

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT

During Shout Out, 11 MILLION's 2007 event for children and young people, participants had the opportunity to share their views through art workshops. Read about how it went and see the art produced in this report.

11 MILLION Children Matter No. 1 Part 1 - Young Asylum Seekers

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT

11 MILLION Children Matter no. 1, part 1.

11 MILLION Children Matter No.2 Part 2 - 'Shout Out' Annual Event

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00 GMT

11 MILLION Children Matter no. 2, part 2.

Annual Review 07/08

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00 GMT

Read about some of 11 MILLION's key achievements over the last year in our Annual Review 07/08.

Fun and Freedom - children's views on play

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00 GMT

Children and young people say that freedom, friendship and active outdoor fun are the vital elements of play in this report published by the Children’s Commissioner for England and Play England. The report, ‘Fun and Freedom’, examines how local authorities have sought children and young people’s views about play. ‘Fun and Freedom’ has been submitted as evidence to the Government’s ‘Fair Play’ consultation on a play strategy for England.

Quarterly Report 6: Sept 08: Takeover Day

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00 GMT

Quarterly Report no. 6, published in Sept 08, features information about 11 MILLION Takeover Day 2008, plus an update on the Gun and Knife Crime project.

Being weighed and measured.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

The views of disabled children, and children with complex health needs, about being weighed and measured. Produced by Trinagle.

Journeys 2

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

Journeys 2 - primary aged children talk about bullying.

Buddy Groups - FAQs

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

Frequently asked questions about Buddy Groups.

Buddy Groups

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

Working in partnership with 11 MILLION - buddy groups 2007/08.

11 MILLION postcard

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

A postcard about 11 MILLION.

Joint submission to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

Joint submission by the UK's Children's Commissioners to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on the matter of: implementation by the UK Government of the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of A v UK (23 Sept. 1998)

11 MILLION Children Matter no.6: Part A - Takeover Day

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

A PowerPoint of the 11 MILLION Children Matter report no. 6 - Takeover Day.

11 MILLION Children Matter no. 6: Part B - the Gun and Knife Crime project

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

The web version of 11 MILLION Children Matter no. 6 - the Gun and Knife Crime project.

Takeover Day PowerPoint template

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00 GMT

These are blank 11 MILLION Takeover Day PowerPoint template slides - use them for your presentations!