The paper, Working with young children: divorce and separation, published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in association with the National Early Years Network, said the routine and stability of early years settings can be crucial in helping children as they struggle with changes at home. Childcarers, the paper said, may find themselves looking after babies and children who show signs of distress such as feeding and sleep problems, aggressive behaviour or withdrawal. They may need to liaise with social services departments if a child is thought to be at risk, and oversee practical arrangements for getting the child to and from nursery, especially if there is a risk of abuse from one of the parents.
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