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Grandparents provide 7.3 billion worth of childcare a year

Thursday, May 30, 2013

| Nursery World

Informal childcare provided by grandparents is up by a third and now worth 7.3 billion a year, up from 3.9 billion in 2004, according to new research.

More children of working families falling into poverty

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Thursday, December 6, 2018

| Nursery World

The number of children living in poverty has risen by 500,000 in the last five years to 4.1 million, finds new research.

Damning report highlights major problems with universal credit

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Friday, June 15, 2018

| Nursery World

The government spending watchdog warns universal credit is pushing claimants into rent arrears, and urges ministers to fix the system before rolling it out nationally.

Montessori pulls out of offering Government-funded parenting classes

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Friday, March 22, 2013

| Nursery World

Montessori St Nicholas has withdrawn from running free parenting classes a year early, frustrated by bureaucracy and low take-up.

Dolly Parton's book gifting scheme celebrates 10 years

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Monday, July 9, 2018

| Nursery World

The country singer's early years book gifting programme is celebrating ten years since launching in the UK.

Local authorities to trial SEN reforms

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

| Nursery World

Twenty pathfinders will trial proposals to support children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Adoption of babies falls to record low

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Friday, September 30, 2011

| Nursery World

The number of children in care and chosen for adoption has fallen to a record low, with only 60 children under the age of one adopted in the last year, according to new Department for Education statistics.

Parents confused over reconfirmation of 30-hour place

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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

| Nursery World

Childcare providers are reporting confusion among parents about confirming their eligibility for the 30 hours, putting their funded place at risk.

Fears that disabled children will lose out in NHS reforms

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

| Nursery World

A new report is calling on the Government to embed child health as an NHS priority in light of concerns that disabled children's needs will not be met through planned changes to the health service.

The Big Picture - Worlds of the imagination

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Friday, February 8, 2013

| Nursery World

The National Gallery is holding the Imaginary Worlds Family Festival during half term.

More outstanding children's centres found in deprived areas

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

| Nursery World

Eight in ten Sure Start children's centres in the most deprived areas of the country are outstanding or good, the latest statistics for Ofsted inspections show.

Disabled children and their families 'excluded'

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Friday, December 2, 2011

| Nursery World

Many disabled children fail to reach their full potential because they are marginalised in schools, health and social care, according to new research.

All of Buckinghamshire children’s centres facing closure

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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

| Nursery World

The future of Buckinghamshire’s 35 children’s centres hangs in the balance as the council considers replacing them with nine ‘Early Help bases'.

Equalities minister announces 2m start-up grant for childminders and nurseries

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

| Nursery World

Government grants of up to 500 will be available to encourage entrepreneurs to set up nurseries and childminding businesses.

Greater access to vitamin D supplements would 'cut the cases of rickets'

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Friday, December 14, 2012

| Nursery World

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has called for vitamin D supplements to be made more widely available to children.

Government advert warns of 'hidden nasties' in foods

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Monday, January 7, 2013

| Nursery World

The first ever health-focused ad break will air tonight (7 January) as part of a new Department of Health Change4Life campaign designed to expose the amount of salt, fat and sugar in everyday foods and help people become 'food smart'.

No time for families to be together, poll says

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

| Nursery World

Parents spend an average of 49 minutes a day with their children, according to a survey released to coincide with National Family Week on 31 May to 6 June.

'More Great Childcare': Sector overwhelmingly opposes ratio changes

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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

| Nursery World

Reactions have been coming in thick and fast to Elizabeth Truss' announcement and the publication of the More Great Childcare report.

Charity encourages more people to adopt

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Monday, November 4, 2013

| Nursery World

A new campaign has been launched to highlight the need for more people to adopt one of the country’s 4,600 children that need a home.

Early years experts spark debate about future of children's centres

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

| Nursery World

Early years experts and organisations are calling for a national debate on how children’s centres provide vital support for children and families.

Ofsted highlights the value of family learning

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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

| Nursery World

Storytelling, ‘reptile’ days and using Dr Who to boost literacy and maths skills are just a few of the ways schools, children’s centres, and early years settings encourage families to learn together.

Vulnerable refugees ‘barred’ from health services

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Monday, May 30, 2016

| Nursery World

New research highlights how young refugee children and their families are more likely to suffer from mental health problems than their peers and face barriers to accessing health support.

Story tour in prisons wins praise

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

| Nursery World

A project encouraging male prisoners to read with their children has been applauded by Ofsted for its contribution to family learning.

UK misses MMR target, but immunisation at all-time high

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Friday, September 27, 2013

| Nursery World

The number of children having the MMR jab has reached a record high, however coverage is still lower than the 95 per cent target set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Breakfast clubs benefit working parents

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

| Nursery World

More than one in four parents would be forced to quit their job if they were unable to send their child to a school breakfast club,a new poll finds.

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Grandparents provide 7.3 billion worth of childcare a year

More children of working families falling into poverty

Damning report highlights major problems with universal credit

Montessori pulls out of offering Government-funded parenting classes

Dolly Parton's book gifting scheme celebrates 10 years

Local authorities to trial SEN reforms

Adoption of babies falls to record low

Parents confused over reconfirmation of 30-hour place

Fears that disabled children will lose out in NHS reforms

The Big Picture - Worlds of the imagination

More outstanding children's centres found in deprived areas

Disabled children and their families 'excluded'

All of Buckinghamshire children’s centres facing closure

Equalities minister announces 2m start-up grant for childminders and nurseries

Greater access to vitamin D supplements would 'cut the cases of rickets'

Government advert warns of 'hidden nasties' in foods

No time for families to be together, poll says

'More Great Childcare': Sector overwhelmingly opposes ratio changes

Charity encourages more people to adopt

Early years experts spark debate about future of children's centres

Ofsted highlights the value of family learning

Vulnerable refugees ‘barred’ from health services

Story tour in prisons wins praise

UK misses MMR target, but immunisation at all-time high

Breakfast clubs benefit working parents

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