Teachers demand HIV guidelines

Unions demand direct guidance for head teachers on how to treat pupils with HIV

Study finds new link between childhood obesity and heart disease

Research shows that neck arteries of obese children were similar to those of a 45-year-old

Obesity crisis fuelled by lack of cooking skills, Oliver warns

Jamie Oliver has said the government needs to invest £6.5bn in culinary education and appoint a minister of food

Pupils growing too big for their chairs, survey finds

Children who no longer fit 1960s school furniture could face back problems

Schoolchildren too big to squeeze into chairs

Schools need to upgrade their furniture because children have outgrown 1960s tables and chairs, say experts

Pupils earn just reward for healthy eating

Scottish council to encourage charity projects through organic and locally sourced school dinners

Children need to know about sex and all its consequences

Editorial: 'Sex Education' is not about making children more proficient at sex, but increasing their general awareness

Let’s talk about sex

Joanna Moorhead: Why are we so afraid of sex education? We need to realise that being open and honest is not the same as being permissive

Missing piece of the wellbeing puzzle

Making sex education compulsory will ensure children have the knowledge and confidence to make responsible choices, writes Anna Martinez

Sex education made compulsory in all schools

No opt-out for faith schools, says minister, though they will still be able to teach their beliefs about sex