The most recent survey of the health of children’s teeth in England, Wales and Northern Ireland found that a third of five-year olds and half of eight-year olds had decay in their milk teeth.
Poor oral health awareness and an unbalanced diet high in sugar content were cited as contributing factors towards these shocking statistics.
Pupils at Montpelier Primary School have been learning a range of life saving skills during national heart month, due to the donation of a defibrillator from a local charity.
Local heart charity, HeartSWell donated a defibrillator to the school following a request by the school’s site manager.
Zak Morgan, Site Manager of Montpelier Primary School said; “I wanted to help our...
Playground equipment should be monitored more regularly to ensure toxic metals contained within paints do not present a danger to public and child health, a study recommends.
Environmental scientists from Plymouth University analysed the metallic content of paints on equipment at almost 50 playgrounds, including some less than a decade old, across the south of England.
A group of students from Ridgeway School in Plympton are taking part in this year’s BBC News School Report.
It gives 11- 16 year old students across the UK the chance to make their own news reports for a real audience. Using lesson plans and materials available from a dedicated website, and with support from BBC staff and partners, teachers can help students develop their journalistic...
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling for a ban on all junk food TV advertising before 9pm, as part of the Government’s Childhood Obesity Strategy, to help improve children’s health.
Millions of children across the UK are being exposed to junk food adverts during popular shows such as the X Factor and Hollyoaks.
Analysis by the BHF shows that weak regulations are...
Nearly a quarter of South West parents (23 per cent) struggle to get their children to “unplug” and take part in activities away from television, phone and computer screens, according to a survey published by Action for Children.
When asked which behaviour they found most difficult to control in their children, more South West parents said they struggled to limit technology-based...
The effect of sugar and poor diet on children’s teeth is well-documented, resulting in more children being admitted to hospital for tooth decay than for any other medical condition.
Dental students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry are working with nurses from the Family Nurse Partnership and the families they support, to develop ways of improving...
The children of a Plymouth school have something to celebrate after being gifted a theatre performance by Happy Days Children’s Charity, a national charity that is helping local children with a variety of special needs with day trips and holidays.
On 14th January 2016, children from Cann Bridge School will be treated to a performance of Peter Pan when the M&M Productions traveling...
In a year when the health of children’s teeth has been in the spotlight, child dental experts at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry are urging parents to keep an eye on how much sugar and fizzy drinks their children consume, and when, over the Christmas period.
Dental disease is the main disease cause of children being admitted to hospital (after tonsillitis) with around...
Santa will once again surprise Plymouth’s children on board specially decorated trains in the lead up to Christmas.
Leaving the reindeer aside Father Christmas will climb on board two Sunday special Great Western Railway trains operating between Plymouth and Totnes, providing local children with the chance to share their Christmas wish list and offering a special Christmas gift to each...
