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Time to ACE the way we measure the bad things that happen to children

Posted on May 3, 2018May 30, 2022 by Christine Garrington

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been a hot topic for policy work in child health and development in recent months. The Select Committee for Science and Technology announced an inquiry into evidence-based early-years interventions, with a particular focus on ACEs. Also a new All Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Childhood Adversities was set up….

Welcome to Child of our Time

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Christine Garrington

Welcome to Child of our Time, a blog about the health and happiness of children living in the UK.

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