child development

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Parenting App Founded by Mum-of-Two in Midst of Lockdown Exceeds £300,000 investment

Data powered parenting app Onoco has achieved over £322,000 in investment through crowdfunding on Seedrs as it looks to continue rapid growth and development to help even more families around the world on their parenting journey.

Finishing in overfunded status at 124%, this investment tops up an initial £150,000 pre-seed investment by Jenson Funding Partners with an additional 220...

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Experts reveal ten crafts to improve your child’s cognitive development

In an age of iPads and video games, it is ever more important for parents and guardians to take time out to do creative activities with their children. Experts from Crafty.net reveal ten craft projects which can help with your child’s cognitive development.

Why should you do crafts with your children?

There are many benefits of enjoying arts and crafts activities with children, from...

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Every child deserves the best start in life

Ofsted has today published a new strategy for the next 5 years (2022 to 2027 ).

The strategy sets out how Ofsted will continue its work to improve the lives of children and young people, which is more important than ever following the disruption and distress of the past 2 years.

Read Ofsted’s strategy for 2022 to 2027 .

The strategy centres on the fundamental principle that...

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Long live pen and paper: how tablets and devices hinder children’s creative and emotional development

Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Liz Ritchie and Youcef Bendraou, stationery designer at Pukka Pads, discuss the impact technology has on children’s creative development and future academic success

A recent discussion between Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, Liz Ritchie and stationery designer Youcef Bendraou from Pukka Pads has revealed new professional opinion, that...

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LONDON NURSERY ON HOW IT SUPPORTS ITS NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN FOR AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

One in 100 children are diagnosed with autism in the UK and often require additional support to assist their personal and social development. London based Three Little Birds Nurseries is sharing the features it has put in place to ensure children with autism are as comfortable in the nursery’s environment as possible.
  • Every year, April is Autism Awareness Month and fosters worldwide
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Childhood Development and the Benefits of Forest Schools 

Forest schools are an exciting opportunity for children to learn with their hands. The sessions, which are non-academic and led by a qualified instructor, encourage outdoor education in a controlled setting. This can come in a range of forms, from group treasure hunts to woodland building exercises.

These schools encourage children to ditch the computer screen and spend more time...

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Infantino launch their new Narwhal Pat & Play Water Mat

A Patting Great Start to Playtime with Infantino Infantino unveils a whimsical addition to its range of award-winning toys

Infantino, the brand committed to supporting parents 24/7, is thrilled to be launching another engaging creation into its ever-growing range of award-winning toys. Introducing the Narwhal Pat & Play Water Mat, a truly adorable sea life themed toy that will...

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Children's vocabulary: Fresh opportunities for app boosting young learners' language skills

Children's vocabulary: Fresh opportunities for app boosting young learners' language skills ChatterStars, designed to improve vocabulary among children, has recently received an investment from business accelerator, TwinklHive.

Good vocabulary is crucial to everyone’s development. It helps us to express our opinions, understand complex subjects, and improve our reading skills. It is a...

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How to help encourage important conversations amongst young children in the classroom and at home

Twinkl have come together with Charlie Mackesy, author of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse , to help encourage important conversations amongst young children in the classroom and at home Global educational publisher Twinkl and much-loved British artist, illustrator and author, Charlie Mackesy are launching educational resources featuring illustrations and quotes from Charlie’s bestselling...
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How Does Screen Time Really Affect Our Children?

If there’s one thing many of our little ones’ childhoods are defined by, it’s screen time. Even as recently as our own childhoods, we never had access to smartphones and tablets like our kids do.

We know that screen time comes with some disadvantages, but how is it really affecting our children?

This article will explore the true impact of too much screen time on young minds...

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