Parenting news: archive
Labour turns to grandparents in fight for the ‘family vote’
Independent, 20 January 2010
Party unveils its response to Conservative plans to cut tax for married couples.
Giving new life to the role of the father
BBC News Online, 20 January 2010
More fathers than ever before may attend the birth of their child, but the government is keen to involve them even more closely in pregnancy, labour and the aftermath as part of its Green Paper on the family.
Technical problems stopped use of key ContactPoint function
Children & Young People Now, 19 January 2010
A system glitch left professionals unable to use a key part of the controversial ContactPoint database, CYP Now can reveal.
Working to protect vulnerable people
Daily Telegraph, 18 January 2010
A new government scheme aims to ensure that those working with children or vulnerable adults are properly vetted and registered. Toby Fox investigates.
Doctors reject calls for over-50 IVF ban
The Times (London), 18 January 2010
Debate follows reports that a 59-year-old woman is attempting to obtain fertility treatment at a private clinic in London.
Feeling blue? Don’t blame your genes
The Times (London), 18 January 2010
Oliver James argues that it is our toxic society, not our DNA, that triggers mental illness.
Nervous new father? Here comes the official instruction manual
Observer, 17 January 2010
Every new father in Britain is to be given a 'dads' guide' that will include an explanation of breastfeeding and tips on how to support their partner.
Sark is to debate vetting scheme
BBC, 14 January 2010
Sark Chief Pleas has been asked to sign up to the Independent Safeguarding Authority to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults.
Sure Start centres fail to help neediest families
Guardian, 13 January 2010
Despite extra funding, a "low level" of outreach work means parents and children in the poorest areas are not getting the services they need.
Freeze out the elderly: is this official policy?
The Times (London), 13 January 2010
Party leaders flaunt their vote-winning child-friendly credentials, but ignore those at the other end of the spectrum. By Alice Thomson.
Little by little, the blue seeps through Cameron’s silky skin
Guardian, 11 January 2010
Scratch the surface of the Tory leader's dreamy vision of good parenting and his true colours become that bit clearer. By Polly Toynbee.
Criminal records checks ‘delay children’s operations’
Daily Telegraph, 9 January 2010
Children's operations are being delayed and cancelled as surgeons face criminal records checks every time they work in a different part of the country, it has been warned.
Anti-paedophile checks ‘flawed’, admits boss
Daily Telegraph, 6 January 2010
Labour’s controversial anti-paedophile database will not guarantee to keep children safe, the head of the programme has admitted.
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