For teenage girls, having access to period products is essential. Without them, they can miss school, be embarrassed and humiliated, and even get health problems. Unfortunately, many girls around the world face what is known as "period poverty." This means they cannot afford to buy period products...
The world’s water supply is coming under increasing pressure in a modern society that unfortunately often adopts lots of wasteful habits. Though strides have been made to help make it easier for people to use water more efficiently, there is still a long way to go, and the rising demand for this...
‘Will polar bears melt?’ A qualitative analysis of children’s questions about climate change Abstract Climate change poses a grave threat to future generations, yet relatively little research examines children’s understandings of the issue. This study examines the questions children ask about...
In this report attached, published by Carnegie UK Trust in partnership with UNICEF United Kingdom, methods to address the growing digital divide among children in the United Kingdom is investigated and a long-term strategic approach is suggested. Foreword The COVID-19 pandemic has had a monumental...
Almost nine in 10 parents in England say they favour giving their children a Covid vaccine if they are offered it, according to a national survey released by the Office for National Statistics. The survey of more than 4,400 parents with children under the age of 16 and attending school found that 88...
The motivation behind the Grad22 platform started with a simple problem - how to get students at universities and other higher education institutions more real-world experience. Traditional internships cover only a fraction of the student body owing to their high overheads, including physical...
Learn how to recognise and help with depression and low mood in young people. This course will help you to recognise low mood and depression in teens, understand CBT – an evidence based treatment, discover practical techniques to help support young people and, access sources of further advice. Join...
The Adolescent Health Programme (AHP) is an e-learning programme for all healthcare professionals working with young people. It is the third programme in the Healthy Child Programme 0-18 series of e-learning resources, following the Healthy Child Programme and Healthy School Child Programme...