Woman who fostered more than 250 children receives MBE
A woman who has fostered more than 250 children over five decades said the Duke of Cambridge was shocked to learn of how many children she has helped.
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Flagship plan to regenerate Scotland’s islands comes under fire
Islands minster Paul Wheelhouse said some island communities face becoming “the next St Kilda” because they are losing so many young people.
Nurseries should be able to ban junk food from lunchboxes, poll suggests
Nurseries should be able to ban sugary and junk food from lunchboxes, according to a poll of nursery workers.
More than one in 10 children miss school due to bullying – poll
More than one in 10 children say they have missed school due to bullying, according to a poll.
Progress in reducing food sugar content ‘lost’ as people buying more
Progress in reducing food sugar content is being “lost” due to people consuming more sugary items, Public Health England’s chief executive has warned.
Appeal for pennies to create safe school crossings in Lossiemouth
A community group in Lossiemouth is urging locals to save up their copper and silver to help pay for a new school crossing.
‘Loot boxes’ should be classed as gambling, says children’s commissioner
Children are spending hundreds of pounds “chasing their losses” on online video game purchases which offer unknown rewards, according to the children’s commissioner for England.
Pupils should avoid busy roads to reduce pollution exposure, study claims
Children are five times more exposed to harmful air pollution while travelling to primary schools in London than at any other time of the day, a new study claims.
Childcare help from relatives makes mothers more likely to work
Mothers are more likely to go back to work after having a baby if they have relatives who are willing to look after their child, a study has found.
Twice as many children waiting for adoption as there are adopters
More than twice as many children are waiting to be adopted as there are families willing to adopt, campaigners have warned.
Aberdeenshire’s children’s homes praised for excellent service
Aberdeenshire Council’s children’s homes have received a glowing report from the Care Inspectorate following annual inspections.
Report praises ‘kind and caring’ Aberdeenshire nursery staff
Kintore nursery has been praised for its high standard of childcare.
Funding appeal launched to support art-based therapy at Aberdeen Children’s Hospital
The Teapot Trust has launched a funding appeal to support the art-based therapy it undertakes with youngsters at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.
Food for thought in entertaining children’s show Eaten
Adults are constantly being bombarded with advice on what’s good to eat and what high-fat or sugary foods to avoid, while parents always aim to give their children the best possible foods to eat.
System failing children with special educational needs, says ombudsman
Children with special needs are being let down by a system that is meant to support them, an ombudsman has warned.
Holyrood approves smacking ban on ‘momentous day for children’s rights’
Scotland’s ban on smacking has been passed on what has been hailed as a “momentous day for children’s rights”.
Meet the ‘wee whirlwind’ who walks miles every day to help disadvantaged children
A north schoolboy described as a "wee whirlwind" walked almost 100 miles in a month to raise money for children less fortunate than him.
Primary pupils to stage ‘business breakfast’ to discuss jobs after funding boost
Toddlers will enjoy new toys and primary school pupils will host their own "business breakfast" after receiving grants from a local housing firm.
Judge blocks indefinite detention of migrant children
A US judge on Friday blocked new Trump administration rules that would enable the government to keep immigrant children in detention facilities with their parents indefinitely.
Open schools for longer to help combat violence and gangs – report
Schools should open seven days a week, throughout the year, and have designated police officers to help combat gangs and violence, according to the Children’s Commissioner for England.
Services for vulnerable children in Aberdeen praised after eight-month inspection process
Inspectors have carried out an intensive eight-month investigation into services in Aberdeen for children in need of care, and yesterday published a report praising the system.
Children living in poverty badly hampered at schools – report
Children living in poverty are being severely disadvantaged in the British school system, according to a new survey which warns crime is a consequence of inadequate support for such disadvantaged youth.
Amelia’s Young Highlander Awards back to celebrate more inspirational children
Final preparations are under way ahead of the return of the second Young Highlander Awards.
Growing number of children unhappy with lives in UK, study suggests
Nearly a quarter of a million children are unhappy in the UK, according to new research by a children’s charity.
Screens banishing imaginary friends, say nursery workers
Nursery workers say imaginary friends are becoming less common, with too much screen time affecting children’s imaginations.
Top marks for Aberdeen pre-school from inspectors
An Aberdeen nursery has been given top marks following an unannounced inspection.
Vandals trash children’s fairy wood in Aberdeenshire for third time
A fairy tale woodland in Aberdeenshire created by children has been trashed by vandals for a third time.
Number of north-east under-5s taken to hospital for swallowing chemicals ‘nearly doubles’ in a year
The number of very young children being taken to north-east A&E departments after swallowing dangerous substances has almost doubled in the space of one year.
Police stop four children who drove car 600 miles down Australian coast
Four children aged 10 to 14 packed fishing rods in a parent’s car, left a farewell note then drove more than 600 miles down the Australian east coast before they were stopped the next day.
Young runners aim to cover 300-miles in an hour for charity
Pupils at an Aberdeen primary school are putting their best foot forward for a 300-mile charity challenge.
Exciting news for LEGO fans as P&J Live announces family-friendly show is coming to Aberdeen
A wonderland for LEGO fans is set to attract thousands of families from across the north-east to P&J Live for a great day out.
Care Inspectorate highlights ‘uncertainty’ in named person system
Uncertainty over Scotland’s named person service has resulted in the “lack of a co-ordinated overview” of youngsters’ needs, a new report has said.