Category: Television

  • The debate around Alcohol in Pregnancy continues. The ITV show ‘Exposure’ encourages the simplification of guidance give to women on alcohol consumption during pregnancy. For more information visit this ITN article

  • Teachers need to be vigilant in monitoring children born prematurely.   http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-26452827   This news clip from BBC Scotland highlights the importance of understanding how premature birth can impact on a child’s learning , and effective schooling. Dr Nashwa Matta attended the Conference on this topic in London , in 2013, organised by the National…

  • The debate around children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders has been further fuelled by this channel 4 programme. The need to get this information out to schools , to enable teachers to take appropriate action in their teaching remains critical. http://www.channel4.com/news/doctors-call-for-alcohol-tests-during-pregnancy