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Reminder for bereaved parents to check eligibility for financial support

Bereaved parents who lost their partner between 9 April 2001 and 8 February 2023 may be eligible for a backdated government payment even if they no longer have dependent children.

Bereaved parents who lost their partner between 9 April 2001 and 8 February 2023 may be eligible for a backdated government payment even if they no longer have dependent children.

The Government extended...

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PM continues to support families with cost of living ahead of winter

Millions of people across the country are set to receive significant cost of living support ahead of winter, with the government freezing bus fares in England and the second instalment of the cost-of-living payment – worth £900 in total - landing directly in bank accounts from today [31 October 2023].

  • Significant cost of living support to come into effect from today as millions
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WARBURTONS AND MORRISONS ARE BRINGING BACK FREE CRUMPETS WITH ‘ASK FOR ELLEN’ THIS HALF TERM

  • As part of this year’s National Crumpet Week celebrations, Warburtons Foundation and Morrisons have announced they are back with ‘Ask For Ellen’
  • Offering free toasted crumpets with butter and jam to everyone and anyone, no questions asked
  • The initiative first ran over the school summer holidays – with 200,000 portions of crumpets given out throughout July and
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New measures to protect children’s learning from strike action

Minimum service levels (MSLs) to protect children and young people’s education are set to be introduced in schools and colleges, the government has announced today (Friday 20 October).

The proposals will put in place protections for children, young people and parents to ensure education can continue during any future strike action.

The announcement follows the disruption during...

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HARIBO launches Halloween Monster Approved – a definitive list of sweets created by kids, for kids, to help grownups avoid disappointment on the doorsteps this Halloween

Every year, kids put a lot of effort into their costumes at Halloween, yet two in five kids (43%) say they have been left disappointed with the quality of treats received whilst trick or treating, with hard toffees, broken biscuits and mints, being voted the worst treats given out according to new research by HARIBO. The finding revealed that Halloween is by far kids’ favourite time of the...

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Joining the pixels: the easiest way to put a smile on your child’s face

New research reveals the positive impact of ‘photo therapy’ on children’s mental wellbeing

94% of parents agree their child feels happier when they look at photos of themselves at home with their family

94% agree that looking at their child’s photos together as a family helps them to feel more connected

89% agree that looking at family photos increases their child’s...

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Inclusive Playground Equipment: Creating Spaces for Every Child to Play

Playgrounds have long been a place where children come together to explore, imagine, and simply have fun. However, not every child experiences the joy of play in the same way. Inclusive playground equipment has emerged as a solution to ensure that children of all abilities can join in the excitement and benefits of outdoor play. In this blog, we'll delve into the world of inclusive playground...

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