27 May 2008

New proposals from IPPR to improve pupil well-being

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has unveiled new proposals to enhance pupil well-being. The proposals include calling for a school counsellor in every secondary school to work with parent support advisers and school nurses to help pupils through the challenges they face.

Read more: http://www.ippr.org.uk/pressreleases/?id=3135

23 May 2008

New research from IFS on families and tax

New research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has shown that families are set to be worse off over the next two years despite recent changes to income tax.

Read more: http://www.ifs.org.uk/pr/10ptax.pdf

21 May 2008

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill

The House of Commons debated on removing the caveat 'the need of that child for a father' for women seeking IVF. The move to change to the statement 'supporting parenting' was passed by 292 votes to 217. MPs also rejected moves to cut the current abortion limit to 22 weeks which will therefore remain at the 24 weeks limit.

Read more: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmhansrd/c...

19 May 2008

New poll on marriage from Civitas / Ipsos Mori

Civitas and Ipsos Mori have published a new poll of over 1,500 young people finding that the majority want to get married. Of the sample 8 in 10 cohabiting couples said they did want to get married.

Read more: http://www.civitas.org.uk/press/prcs73.php

16 May 2008

New package of support for disabled children and their families

The government has announced a new package of support for disabled children and their families. The package includes a new body to support the delivery of short breaks for disabled children and their families.

Read more: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0091

15 May 2008

More parents to gain the right to ask for flexible working

An extra 4.5 million parents will gain the right to request flexible working in an independent review published today.

Read more: http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=367522&Ne...

14 May 2008

First meeting of the Ministerial Working Group to tackle child poverty

The Ministerial Working Group tackling child poverty have met with Work and Pension's Minister, Stephen Timms and Minister for Children, Young People and Families, Beverley Huges. The Working Group will be looking at, in particular child poverty in London where the child poverty rate remains at 35%, above the national average of 22%.

Read more: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2008_0088

14 May 2008

National Breastfeeding Awareness Week

11th - 17th May 2008 is National Breastfeeding Awareness Week and as part of the week the Department of Health is encouraging young mothers from low-income backgrounds to access support that will help them to breastfeed for longer.

Read more: http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=367281&Ne...

14 May 2008

New research from ISER on housework and wages

The Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER) has published new research finding that an unequal distribution of housework between men and women contributes to the difference in the average pay.

Read more: http://www.iser.essex.ac.uk/press/releases/releases/2008/200...

14 May 2008

New research from the ESRC on divorce and elderly care

New research from the Economic and Social Research Council has found that elderly parents are cared for by their children regardless of the marital status. The research showed that "British adult children help their elderly parents according to current need rather than past behaviour".

Read more: http://www.esrc.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/PO/releases/2008/may/pa...

06 May 2008

New research from FPI on sibling relationships

The Family and Parenting Institute (FPI) has produced new research on sibling relationships. The research was presented at FPI's recent conference.

Read more: http://www.familyandparenting.org/press

06 May 2008

FPA and BBC produce website for parents and carers

FPA (Family Planning Association) has been working with the BBC to produce a new website for parents on the Bare Facts. FPA produced the ten questions on the common things parents ask about when discussing sex and relationships with children and young people.

Read more: http://www.fpa.org.uk/community/speakeasy/index.cfm?contenti...

06 May 2008

Family Pathfinder programme - local areas announced

Children and Families Minister, Beverley Hughes, has announced the 15 local areas for the Family Pathfinder programme. Disadvantaged families will be offered intensive help and support through the Pathfinder programme.

Read more: http://nds.coi.gov.uk/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366509&Ne...

01 May 2008

Launch of Dad Info service

www.dad.info has been launched as a new information service for dads. The service includes providing maternity services with wallet-sized Dad cards on key issues for fathers.

Read more: http://www.dad.info/inside-dad/media/

01 May 2008

Young Minds launches new book on child and adolescent mental health

Young Minds has launched a new book on child and adolescent mental health. The book entitled Child and Adolescent Mental Health Today: a handbook, covers issues such as risk and resilience, self-harm and eating disorders.

Read more: http://www.youngminds.org.uk/ym-newsroom/press-releases/new-...

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