Young Children′s Health and Wellbeing

Helen Cazaly is a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University, teaching across a range of childhood and early years programmes within the Nottingham Institute of Education. She is a Trustee for the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) and an external examiner for the early childhood degree programme at the Pen Green Centre. Prior to moving to Nottingham Trent University, Helen worked across provision at Truro and Penwith College in Cornwall delivering on a range of FE courses and on degree programmes. Before moving to an academic career Helen owned and managed a childcare and early education setting in Cornwall which was graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Health determinants and causes for concern
Public health issues and campaigns
Definitions and measurements of poverty
Child mental health issues – an escalating concern
Effective nutrition and children’s needs
The role of media in children’s worlds
Environmental influences
The impact of physical/genetic conditions
Conclusion