Sentences with phrase «such vulnerable children»

You might think our government would be able and willing to look after such a small group of such vulnerable children properly.

Not exact matches

In regard to primary and secondary education, initiatives include imposing caps on class sizes; ensuring schools have the necessary support staff; funding full - day kindergarten and half - day junior kindergarten for vulnerable children; eliminating fees and fundraising for learning essentials, such as computers; phasing out private schools and bringing charter schools under the jurisdiction of school boards; and providing breakfast and lunch programs.

It comes as a new study shows nearly 80 per cent of the British public see no signs of improvement for hundreds of thousands of vulnerable children who are at risk of serious issues such as neglect, poverty, bad health or homelessness.

The American Psychological Association notes that women who experience miscarriage are vulnerable to a whole host of other mental health issues such as postpartum depression, general anxiety / depression, and difficulty caring for existing children.

The French national airline company said over the next 18 months it would ensure the transportation of «vulnerable» families - such as the elderly or those with children.

During the dialogue, Dr Gene Nisperos of the Health Alliance for Democracy raised his concern as the target of Golden Rice are members of the vulnerable population such as preschool children and lactating mothers.

Today, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) announced its concern over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision rejecting a call to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging in even the most vulnerable populations such as children and child - bearing women.

Glass Packaging Institute Expresses Concern over FDA Decision on BPA, March 30, 2012 Today, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) announced its concern over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision rejecting a call to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging in even the most vulnerable populations such as children and child - bearing women.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., — Today, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) announced its concern over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision rejecting a call to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging in even the most vulnerable populations such as children and child - bearing women.

There will always be a temptation to return to it when life is hard, and your child will also be more vulnerable to other addictions — even non-chemical addictions, such as gambling, which can have the same sort of emotional appeal.

Noting — as I often have on this blog — that cognitive deficits make children especially vulnerable to the persuasive power of advertising, Simon and Linn object to any use of cartoon characters and other standard tactics for marketing to kids, even for objectively healthy foods such as this:

Yet, too often, parents ignore their instincts and better sense to follow their doctor's advice, such as overtreating vulnerable children, letting babies cry themselves to sleep and giving their children cow's milk for strong bones, even though scientific evidence shows none of these practices is the best route.

These babies are also vulnerable to the risk of infectious disease from bacterial and viral contamination of such milk, which was identified in a prior study by the same research team led by Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Use of punishment, such as spanking and humiliation, may de-sensitize your child to physical and emotional pain, making them more vulnerable to abuse.

For example, children at genetic risk for behavioural difficulties characterized by poor physiological regulation were shown to be less vulnerable to such difficulties when exposed to sensitive caregiving early in development.

There is just no good reason why you should keep such a vital fact away from the child and give a blow during the most vulnerable years.

If you are feeling vulnerable but have a supportive family member such as a sister, ask her to be your buddy for the day and help you with your children or deflect criticism that comes your way.

I don't know if most children are prepared to see their mothers in such a vulnerable position.

It can be so difficult for some children to see their mother in such a vulnerable and primal state that the miracle of birth completely escapes them.

Nana Oye Lithur, the Former Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection said they would be extending such gestures to other institutions and vulnerable groups to better their lot.

Our Continued Fight for Free Lunch by Letitia James There is a such thing as a free lunch and we know that thousands of the most vulnerable children in New York City would greatly benefit from it.

The Committee recommended to apply such funding toward enhaancing two existing programs: to train contracted child care providers to screen vulnerable children for environmental delays; and to provide year - round services to youth to improve their training and work - readiness skills through support services and employment.

It is a shocking indictment of our priorities as a nation that we should take such poor care of these extremely vulnerable children.

I can only marvel at parents who hold down a job such as mine while also keeping a child safe, well nourished and happy through the vulnerable early years.

Dozens of studies show that elevated mercury in the body is associated with adverse health effects, especially in vulnerable populations such as children.

«Rather than putting America's health first, this budget instead puts the health and safety of all Americans — but especially our nation's most vulnerable, such as lower - income Americans, children and those living with a lung disease like asthma — in jeopardy.»

Such public health research suggests we need to regulate food and beverage marketing reaching young and vulnerable children.»

«This study tells us more about which children are most vulnerable to symptoms of PTSD and emphasizes the importance of limiting media exposure for all children and adolescents following life - threatening events such as acts of terrorism,» said senior author Dr. Margaret Sheridan.

Vulnerable populations, such as these Afghan children in Kabul, have the right to food and health.

«Such impacts are usually disproportionately felt by the most vulnerable sections of our population - children and the elderly,» Dr Lal said.

They subsequently identified that pediatric patients who require surgery for hip dysplasia, scoliosis and leg - length discrepancy are among those most likely to undergo imaging such as X-rays or CT scans, and therefore may be among those children who are most vulnerable to exposure risk.

-- The term «most vulnerable communities and populations» means communities and populations that are at risk of substantial adverse impacts of climate change and have limited capacity to respond to such impacts, including impoverished communities, children, women, and indigenous peoples.

Also, the placement of vulnerable groups, such as elderly and children, during the extreme weather situation was modelled.

«These are children who are extremely vulnerable, especially in school, which is such a big part of their lives.»

This problem can affect adults and children with some age sets such as teenagers more vulnerable as well as expectant women or those with hormonal imbalances.

When a nursing mother is infected with such an illness, her child is also vulnerable.

These actions ranged from simpler ones such as finding a safe place to stow student records, to more complex contingency planning, such as mapping of most vulnerable structures, planning for evacuation of children and their families, and provision of temporary schooling alternatives.

Lynn Moran said in her letter: «It seems such an anomaly to close a school in one of the most deprived wards in the authority (and even the country), resulting in vulnerable children losing a precious day of learning.

In addition, 57 per cent of teachers said in - school counsellors would be able to better support vulnerable children, and showed how staff wished for better training to manage such issues.

If bias is a factor (the child harmed has actual or perceived minority status of some kind), the school should consider there might be a gap in school culture, so that such minorities are made especially vulnerable in this school at this time.

Identified Students include those whose families participate in other federal programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), where their incomes have already been thoroughly scrutinized, and those who are identified by other programs as extremely vulnerable, such as programs for homeless and migrant children.

There are a range of critical issues, such as: the implementation of the reauthorized ESEA (now called The Every Student Succeeds Act) which includes new flexibility for states in designing state standards and accountability systems as well as a hard cap on the number of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities taking alternate assessments on alternate standards; regulations on disproportionate identification of minority students to special education; and, the goal to transition more disadvantaged students into college and careers that will have a significant impact on some of the most vulnerable children.

Which means districts such as Kent County could continue damaging the futures of our most - vulnerable children with absolute impunity.

From our perspective, decisions such as the one at issue here miss the fact that public education is evolving and should be driven by a commitment to meet the needs of students and families and not by deference to a bureaucratic structure that often seems better for the adults in the system than for the most vulnerable children.

«The only way that schools can make such significant savings is by reducing staff numbers and, as the PAC has spelled out, this will inevitably lead to larger class sizes, fewer curriculum choices for pupils, less support for vulnerable children - especially those with SEND - increased workloads for staff making it even more difficult to recruit and retain them.

Given the collapse of the Campaign for High School Equity (which once served as the convening body for civil rights - based reformers) and the efforts by the National Education Association and American Federation of Teachers to co-opt such groups by peddling a version of accountability that lets states, school operators, and adults off the hook for failure, Ed Trust deserves praise for rallying so many civil rights players to stand up for our most - vulnerable children.

The select committee, which held four evidence sessions at the end of last year, said high - quality SRE was particularly important for vulnerable children such as LGBT children, those in care and those with special educational needs.

Children are especially vulnerable to bullying based on factors such as their weight, sexual orientation, and home language, or if they have any of a variety of disabilities, disorders, or chronic illnesses.

LAs help to ensure fair access to schools, particularly for vulnerable children such as those with SEN.. They coordinate school admissions and they support schools to cooperate to prevent pupil exclusions through behaviour partnerships and «managed moves» between schools — approaches which have been shown to be highly effective.

«The inflatable belt is designed to help reduce head, neck and chest injuries for rear - seat passengers, often children and older passengers who can be more vulnerable to such injuries,» said Srinivasan Sundararajan, safety technical leader with Ford's research and advanced engineering group.