Govt 'needs to plan for child poverty'
by James Gadsby-Peet 21st May 2010
The government should pursue a number of strategies to reduce child poverty in the UK, it has been suggested.
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Poor children 'are more vulnerable to the effects of bad sleep'
by James Gadsby-Peet 14th May 2010
Children living in poverty are more vulnerable to the effects of poor sleep than their wealthier peers, a study has suggested.
High quality child care 'improves academic and cognitive achievement'
by James Gadsby-Peet 14th May 2010
Young children who receive high quality child care go on to make greater academic and cognitive achievements as teenagers than those who receive lower quality care, a study has shown.
Disadvantaged pupils 'are shunned by wealthier classmates'
by James Gadsby-Peet 27th April 2010
Disadvantaged pupils attending schools in affluent areas are likely to be "shunned" by their richer classmates, according to a new government report.
New grants 'could help shed light on social problems in Wales'
by James Gadsby-Peet 20th April 2010
Welsh social justice minister Carl Sargeant has announced a new series of grants from the assembly government's New Ideas social research fund, which could shed new light on the causes of child poverty in the country.
Child poverty shock tactics 'are justified', study finds
by James Gadsby-Peet 20th April 2010
Some 78 per cent of the British public agrees that shock tactics are justified where child poverty is concerned, a survey has revealed.
Child poverty 'causes health and development problems'
by James Gadsby-Peet 13th April 2010
Infants and toddlers living in poverty are less likely to grow and develop normally and have good physical health compared to children in non poverty-stricken households, a study has shown.
Children from poor families 'should be allowed to go on holiday in term-time'
by James Gadsby-Peet 8th April 2010
Those living in child poverty and poorer families should be allowed to benefit from term-time holidays, the Family Holiday Association has suggested.
Govt announces further proposals to reduce child poverty
by James Gadsby-Peet 25th March 2010
The government's commitment to bring child poverty in the UK to an end has been enshrined in legislation.
Govt urged not to forget child poverty in Budget
by James Gadsby-Peet 22nd March 2010
The London Child Poverty Commission has urged the government not to forget the more than 600,000 London children who are living on or below the poverty line when it draws up the Budget.
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