Practical guidance on keeping children healthy and happy: from managing childhood illness and allergies to mental health, nutrition and sleep.
Knowing when to keep your child at home protects other children and staff. Here is a clear guide to exclusion periods and common childhood illnesses.
Good nutrition in childhood sets the foundation for lifelong health. Here is practical guidance on what children need and how to encourage healthy eating habits.
One in six children in England has a probable mental health condition. Here is how to recognise the signs, what settings can do and where to find support.
Allergies in children are increasingly common. Here is what childcare settings are required to do, and what parents should share with their provider.
Active children are healthier, happier and learn better. Here is what the guidelines say and how settings and families can ensure children move enough every day.
Sleep is not passive downtime — it is when the brain processes and consolidates learning. Here is what children need and how to support good sleep habits.
What the research actually shows about screens and child development, how guidelines differ by age, and practical strategies for parents and childcare settings.