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Surge in London children living in absolute low-income families

All bar one of London’s constituencies have registered an increase in the percentage of children living in absolute low-income families

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London childcare prices fall but nurseries warn of crisis looming

London childcare prices have dropped for the first time in 15 years but providers warned the reductions will not last.

WATCH: Twickenham MP visits new child-friendly facilities at Teddington Memorial Hospital

Twickenham MP Munira Wilson visited the new child–friendly facilities at the Teddington Memorial Hospital. The enhancements, which were funded by

Childcare more accessible in richer London boroughs 

Poorer London boroughs have significantly less access to childcare places, according to data from the Office for National Statistics and

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WATCH: ‘Sparkle’ intergenerational community expands with third site in Earlsfield

An intergenerational project is expanding in southwest London, with a new site opening in Earlsfield on November 13. Sparkle is

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One child per London classroom is homeless, report reveals

One child per London classroom is homeless, new analysis from a group of London councils revealed today.

Majority of Londoners support new law to end child poverty

More than three-quarters of people in the UK would support a new parliamentary Bill to end child poverty, a survey

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Children’s levels of writing enjoyment drop lowest in 14 years

The number of children who enjoy writing in their free time has dropped to its lowest level in the past

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Mental health disorders have surged in children, data shows

The number of children dealing with mental health issues has skyrocketed since 2017, NHS data has shown. The number of

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The challenges of talking about death with children

Approximately 46,300 children lose a parent each year in the UK, according to a national child bereavement charity. The Childhood

Children get creative in sushi-making classes at Sticks n’ Sushi

Sticks n’ Sushi is hosting hands-on culinary and cultural experiences for children as their prioritised guests. The sushi restaurant chain

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