The Early Years Alliance has launched a free Winter Toolkit for early years providers containing a series of useful resources to help them — and their families — to navigate the unique difficulties they may face in the winter months. We know that cold weather presents challenges for keeping children and staff safe and healthy, and this year, with […]
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30 babies and toddlers go to hospital with a hot drink burn every day. In addition to this shocking daily figure the SafeTea campaign highlights that 60% of all under 3 paediatric burn attendances to Accident & Emergency Departments are due to a hot drink burn. These figures are even more disturbing when the vast majority
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Protecting our mental health is easier than you might think. We can all do it every day, and with simple activities that help us feel OK, we’re better able to cope with life. It’s like brushing your teeth daily – important in preventing problems. It’s the same for our mental health. It can also be
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The government’s 30-hours funded childcare places for working parents of three- and four-year-olds differs from the 15-hours childcare offer. Below we address some of the details and questions on the 30 hours offer, including how to sign up for it and the temporary eligibility changes that have been introduced as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. Is my
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As we begin the school year many parents are preparing their little ones for “big school”. One of the things parents begin to think about is how to help their children make and keep their first friends. Older children can also struggle to make and keep friends, but help is at hand. This article by
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We’re all concerned about the cost of living rise. Find out what help may be available to you through benefits, grants and other sources of support. Step One: Maximise your income Benefits You may be entitled to benefits, depending on your situation. To check what benefits you might be entitled to quickly and
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Updated 10/11/2022 You may have heard on local news about the Polio infection being found in water in London. Due to Polio being found in the water the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that children aged 1 to 9 years old in London be offered a dose of polio vaccine, following
Childhood Polio Vaccination clinics at Lewisham Children & Family Centres Read More »
Starting school or nursery can be an exciting, but also anxious time for both parents and children. Sharing books together can start chats about emotions and feelings about ‘big school’ and help to make sure your child knows that they will be safe and happy in their new setting. Here are a few recommended by
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As the cost of living crisis hits all of us and the cost of food continues to rise making sure your child gets a healthy and nutritious meal at lunchtime couldn’t be more important. Many parents are reluctant to claim for free school meals due to stigma they may have faced or seen during their
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Children grow at an alarming rate in primary school and it can be difficult and expensive trying to keep up with what fits and what doesn’t, especially when you know they won’t be in that size for long. Buying a whole set of school uniform can be really daunting but we’ve got some top tips
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