Issue

School readiness and child obesity

2 stories · 1 council

The concept of ensuring children are prepared for school and addressing the issue of childhood obesity. A key mission within the 'It Starts Here: Partnerships for Change' plan focusing on early childhood development and health.

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  1. Barking & Dagenham Launches 'It Starts Here' Vision for Partnership-Driven Improvement Barking and Dagenham has unveiled a new overarching vision for its future, titled 'It Starts Here: Partnerships for Change'. This ambitious plan, endorsed by the Health &... Barking and Dagenham 19 March 2026
  2. Year 6 Child Obesity Rates Remain High in Barking and Dagenham Despite Slight Decrease Rates of obesity among Year 6 children in Barking and Dagenham remain a significant concern, with 42.8% of pupils classified as above a healthy weight, according to the latest... Barking and Dagenham 19 March 2026