There's no doubt that the weather has been the dominant theme of the past few weeks, with nurseries and childminders showing admirable determination to keep open in the face of extreme conditions. You can read some of their stories and see pictures of their children having some fabulous experiences on page 6.
And where settings have not been able to open, or parents have not been able to get into work, there has been the bonus of families enjoying some great playtimes together. It may be costing the UK economy dear, but enforced time off work, with nothing to do but go sledging or build snowmen, will be good for the emotional wealth of the nation!
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