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A simple raisin game could help to predict toddlers' later abilities

Thursday, November 19, 2015

| Nursery World

Seeing how long a toddler can wait before they pick up a raisin can indicate how well they will do at school at the age of eight, a new study claims.

Link between feeding infants with cow's milk and weight gain

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

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Babies who are mainly fed cow’s milk from eight months are more likely to become overweight as children, new research finds.

Concerns raised over integrated review's effectiveness

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Monday, October 5, 2015

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A new report detailing the experiences of two local authorities implementing the integrated review highlights their concerns about its effectiveness.

Childminder quality highlighted in landmark study

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Friday, September 11, 2015

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High adult-to-child ratios, regular support and training, and the length of time in the job are key factors for good quality childminding, a new study finds.

Firefighters battle childhood obesity and cot death

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

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Firefighters across England are working with councils to tackle childhood obesity and cut sudden infant deaths.

Petition calls for Group B Strep test for newborns

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

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Nearly 200,000 people have signed a petition urging the health secretary to introduce routine screening for Group B Strep in pregnancy.

Two-year-old places have bridged the gap in early years take-up, shows study

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

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The Government’s two-year-old offer has closed the gap between the most disadvantaged and advantaged children taking-up early years education, a new report claims.

Use children's centres for mandatory birth registration, says charity

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Monday, July 13, 2015

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A new report calls for more children’s centres, particularly those in areas with ‘high concentrations’ of vulnerable families, to register births.

The Big Picture: Making a splash

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Monday, June 29, 2015

| Nursery World

Award-winning photographer and bestselling author Seth Casteel has released his latest collection of pictures, Underwater Babies.

Belfast to host world's first 'BabyDay' this autumn

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Monday, June 29, 2015

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A day dedicated to all things 'baby' is taking place this September.

Training scheme boosts speech skills

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Monday, June 29, 2015

| Nursery World

A national early language training programme has been successful in boosting the communication skills of two to three-year-olds.

Experts call for more early intervention on obesity

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Monday, June 29, 2015

| Nursery World

As a growing body of research suggests child obesity starts in the womb, health experts are calling for greater intervention early on.

'Chronic childcare shortages risk Government plans'

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Friday, June 26, 2015

| Nursery World

Local authorities’ failure to monitor childcare provision, and a lack of available places, risks putting the Government’s childcare plans in jeopardy, warns a new report.

Lack of support stops new fathers bonding with baby

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

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A new study suggests first-time fathers are being held back from raising their children.

New research to measure effect of TV on children's creativity

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Monday, May 18, 2015

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A new research project will examine the impact that watching television has on young children’s creativity and imagination.

New app aims to save babies' lives

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Friday, May 15, 2015

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A new app lets parents upload pictures of their baby to contribute to scientific research and help premature babies in the developing world.

SNP manifesto pledges to cut child poverty

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Monday, April 20, 2015

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The SNP backs an increase of 30 hours a week of free childcare for three- and four-year-olds.

Charity's advice for schools prioritises cost over quality

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Monday, April 6, 2015

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Schools taking two-year-old children should 'try not to overqualify' their staff if they are worried about underfunding, according to advice published by a Department for Education (DfE)-funded charity.