Children and young people
Early childhood is critical for shaping lifelong health and well-being. Factors like economic conditions, education access, and early health behaviours can significantly influence future outcomes.
In Hackney, 23% of residents are under 19, compared to 8% in the City of London. North Hackney has a particularly high birth rate, largely due to its Charedi community. Many families in both areas face deprivation, with 17% of Hackney’s children living in low-income households and 12% in the City of London.
The first 1,001 days, from conception to age two, are vital for development. Positive experiences during this period can lead to lifelong benefits. Creating supportive early years settings is essential for improving health, and academic achievement, and reducing inequalities.
Focusing on vulnerable populations alongside universal strategies will help ensure that all children and young people have the opportunity to thrive. For more information on their health and well-being needs, please refer to the attached documents, which will be updated regularly.
Date last reviewed: October 2024
Hackney and the City of London reports
- City and Hackney Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 2024
- Youth Justice Health Needs Assessment 2024
- Easy read Youth Justice Health Needs Assessment 2024
- Health needs assessment for the population aged 0 to 19 in City of London and Hackney 2022
- Children Aged 0-5 Needs Assessment 2018
- Children and Young People Aged 5-19 Needs Assessment 2018
- Annual Director of Public Health Report 2020/21: Children and COVID-19
- Annual Director of Public Health Report 2023/24: Sexually Healthy
Other local strategies and plans
- Hackney Young Black Men Programme 2018-22
- Hackney Child Wellbeing Framework 2021
- Hackney Young Futures Commission 2020
- City & Hackney All Age Autism Strategy 2020-2025
- City and Hackney All Age Autism Strategy 2020-25 – easy-read version
- Hackney Youth Justice Plan 2022-2025 Hackney 23/24 Update Report
- City and Hackney Sexual and Reproductive Health Strategy 2024-29