Germany is contemplating expanding its proposed sugar levy beyond soft drinks to include fruit nectars, iced teas, milk drinks, and sweetener-laden beverages, raising questions about label transparency and consumer awareness. Germany is weighing a tax on sugary drinks, and if…
Claire O’Neill, an autistic researcher and teacher from Cork, urges educators to prioritise listening and understanding pupils’ sensory and emotional needs, embracing relational inclusion and universal design to transform classroom experiences for autistic students. Claire O’Neill knows the strain of…
A Bavarian family doctor has been charged with falsely recording thousands of vaccinations in children’s medical records, leading to legal proceedings and investigations into parents involved in the scandal amid Germany’s efforts to enforce vaccination laws. A doctor in Bavaria…
The World Health Organization has revised its evaluation of the health harms linked to non-medical cannabis use, highlighting increased risks due to higher potency and evolving global patterns, amid ongoing debates on regulation and safety. The World Health Organization has…
The UAE Ministry of Education will stop assigning traditional homework to pupils from kindergarten to Grade 2 from 2026-27, in a move to reduce stress and promote holistic early learning through skill-based education and revised assessment methods. The UAE Ministry…
Dr Onnie Poe advocates for understanding behaviour as communication in Black children, highlighting racial disparities in disciplinary practices and urging adults to interpret actions beneath surface behaviour to promote supportive responses. Black children are too often judged for what they…
Botswana’s education ministry aims to integrate arts into everyday learning by promoting small music and arts clubs in schools and communities, leveraging the momentum from recent national competitions to foster creativity, discipline, and national identity. Botswana’s education ministry is pushing…
A recent systematic review indicates that while digital mental health programmes for children and young people produce small improvements, particularly when combined with face-to-face support, the evidence remains inconclusive due to study quality and limited diversity. Universal digital mental health…
Donald Trump’s recent executive order on childhood vaccines, aimed at modifying schedules and promoting parental choice, may deepen confusion and weaken public confidence in immunisation programmes, experts warn, without immediate policy changes. Donald Trump’s executive order on childhood vaccinations is…
Understanding the differences between speech and language milestones enables parents and carers to identify concerns early. Experts highlight the importance of prompt assessments and early intervention to support children’s communication skills and prevent potential delays. Children reach speech and language…
