Hedley Griffin, author of the DangerSpot series, held an arts based workshop for children at the library in Felixstowe last year for the Reading Mission.
Councillor Graham Newman also attended the launch of the reading game in Suffolk libraries.
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London. Safety 2010
NSPCC has just released a new review on head and spinal injuries in children . It will be of particular interest to health, social care and legal professionals.
The Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH) has published a report entitled ‘Why Children Die: A Pilot Study’. Avoidable factors were found in 26% and potentially avoidable in a further 43%.
A new website page is intended to provide practitioners in Wales with advice and information on internet safety.
All Health of Wales Information Service Two Pembrokeshire nurseries have become the first in Wales to achieve a national health promotion award.
Jumping Beans Nursery in Pembroke Dock and Happy Days Childcare in Milford Haven have attained an accredited award from the Welsh Assembly Government as part of its Welsh Network of Healthy Schools Schemes.
A new report, called "Better Safe than Sorry", has been produced by the Healthcare Commission. Unintentional injury is a leading cause of death and illness among children aged 1-14 years, and causes more children to be admitted to hospital each year than any other reason. Healthcare Commission report
A damning report by the government describes how life for many children in the UK is deteriorating as the gap between rich and poor widens.The UK Children's Commissioner's study warns that "unacceptable" numbers of youngsters are languishing in poverty and being "discriminated" against by a harsh justice system".
The Grain Chain is a resource which offers children a fun way to learn about healthy eating with a range of media including: interactive whiteboard activities, information pages, activity sheets, quizzes, videos and games. There are also full teacher's notes, with curriculum references, lesson plans and homework/extension ideas.
Hedley Griffin, author of the DangerSpot series, held an arts based workshop for children at the library in Felixstowe last year for the Reading Mission.
Councillor Graham Newman also attended the launch of the reading game in Suffolk libraries.
British Nutrition Foundation produce a useful leaflet and information for 5-11 year old children about healthier packed lunches.
HSE has developed this free interactive software to help farmers carry out a comprehensive health and safety assessment of their farms and to raise the levels of health and safety awareness in the industry.
Sure Start children’s centres are at the heart of the Government’s Every Child Matters (ECM): Change for Children Programme. By 2010, there should be a children’s centre in every community in England offering appropriate services for local children and families.Published report.
Highlighting the huge death toll witnessed every day on our roads and the need to make these safer.
The Travel Behaviour Code promotes safe travel for all children and young people, by setting out the standards of behaviour required when travelling from home to school.
The theme for 2009's Road Safety Week is Young Drivers - Drink & Drugs. Road Safety Week
The Minister for Economy and Transport, Ieuan Wyn Jones has just announced grants of £8.1million for road safety projects across Wales. See Welsh Assembly Government News
It is now live across the UK.
The new scheme:
A new short film, made with children, about why it is better to buy British farm produce.
Children from the neighbouring village at Bressingham School produce their own cartoon film with the help of animator, Hedley Griffin, and print-maker Annette Rolston. two days were spent with 47 youngsters as part of arts week.
A study published recently found that exercise has little impact on obesity rates in pre-school children.
Three 30-minute sessions of activity a week and increasing exercise at home has little effect on body mass index (BMI), according to research published online in the British Medical Journal. But experts from the University of Glasgow said there were improvements to movement skills which could give children the confidence to continue exercising and have long-term health benefits.
Eating a Mediterranean diet and cooking with olive oil can help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to latest scientific findings. Those who eat lots of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, fish and drink a moderate amount of red wine are 68 per cent less likely to suffer Alzheimer’s than those who do not.
The Department of Health has been awarded a new £42 million government grant to benefit three areas of research into Childhood obesity, infant mortality and keeping children safe in the home.
“The Dangerously Big Bunny ” highlights issues of obesity.
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre has identified and safeguarded eight British children from sexual abuse as a result of thousands of indecent images seized in an international police operation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States.
For further information visit the CEOP website at www.ceop.gov.uk.
The CEOP has also recently launched Think You Know CYBER CAFÉ, a website enabling 8-11 year-olds to learn about internet safety through a cybercafe.
Two thirds of hospitals do not routinely check if children are subject to child protection orders when they arrive injured in A&E, figures suggest.Full Story
Children’s Hospices UK is the national charity that gives voice and support to all children’s hospice services.
Poverty puts children at higher risk of accidents. Children from poorer families are far more likely to die or be harmed than their better-off counterparts, according to research from the World Health Organisation. More information
Universal Children's Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children.
A day when broadcasters around the world "Tune in to Kids".
A 5 day festival for people who care about health, the environment, sustainability, our children's future and life in general. For futher information
The annual Big Draw takes place throughout the UK, in galleries, museums, science centres, heritage and environmental sites, libraries, archives, community and shopping centres, colleges, nurseries, schools and art clubs.
National Children's Book Week- celebrating the reading for pleasure for children.
International Literacy Day - highlighting the fact that 20% of the world's adults do not know how to read or write and that 75 million children lack access to education.
We support 2008 National Year of Reading
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