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The documents reveal that the Government was aware that the cost of funding places for three- and four-year-olds under 30-hour childcare would likely lead to higher costs for parents of younger children
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Government 'knowingly underfunded' the early years sector

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Government to launch specialist long Covid hubs for children

Coronavirus
Families were filmed in everyday situations with health visitors giving feedback to support them, which researchers found led to a reduction in children's behavioural issues PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Health visitor parenting support programme leads to ‘striking’ change in toddlers' behaviour

Behaviour
Campaigners say money promised by the Government for catch up 'falls far short' of what is needed to help children and young people recover from the pandemic PHOTO Adobe Stock
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More than 240 organisations and sector leaders call for Government to urgently invest more in education catch-up

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Scotland pledges £49m for free school meals for primary children

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Babies and toddlers are often forgotten in children and young people's mental health services, according to the Parent-Infant Foundation PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Survey highlights gap in provision for babies and infant mental health

Families
Labour's plans for early years funding account for less than 1 per cent of its overall education investment.
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Labour pledges £110m for early years out of total £14.7bn Children’s Recovery Plan

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The Link Foundation will be celebrating its fifteenth anniversary later this year.
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The Link Foundation scoops award for 'impactful' support during Covid

Funding
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Families are the answer to boosting life chances

Viewpoint
Two children recreate a normal Sunday routine disrupted in lockdown by ‘swimming’ on furniture, followed with babycinos
Features

EYFS Best Practice - All about… pandemic play

Practice
Artisans has noticed developmental delays (see Case study)
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Sector seeks 'catch-up' cash to alleviate Covid's impact

Behaviour
The pandemic has meant that many children have missed out on playing with their friends, physical activity, and fun
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Coronavirus: Call for 'Summer of Play' to restore children's wellbeing

Coronavirus
The Big Lunch Thank You Day is on 4 July
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Nurseries encouraged to take part in the annual Big Lunch

Families
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New guidance for early years settings on potty training

Child Development
The annual sleepover raises money for vulnerable children PHOTO Action for Children
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Drawing competition invites children to 'boycott their beds'

Families
The number of children that now qualify for free school meals has risen during the pandemic PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Labour calls for free school meals in school holidays, as eligibility rises

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