Babies, children and teenagers

We've developed a digital safeguarding toolkit for parents, children, and brands working in the child influencer industry. From risks to family relationships and educational development, to potential impacts on dignity and identity, we have highlighted important areas to consider when working with child influencers.

At the Essex Babylab, researchers use baby-friendly techniques to explore how babies understand their bodies, their world, and the people around them. Their discoveries are helping to shape better support for children’s learning, communication, and wellbeing.

In 2023, one in five children and young people (aged eight to 25 years) had a probable mental disorder, and one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. Through our BACP-accredited Masters degree more than 100 students have become professionally qualified counsellors over the past 10 years. In the next three years another 100 will join them, improving access to mental health support across the country.