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Polarn O. Pyret Launch Limited Edition Pink Stripe Collection to support Pink Ribbon Foundation

Swedish clothing brand, Polarn O. Pyret are set to release their iconic stripes in a beautiful new soft pink just for this October, in support of the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

10% of the proceeds of the whole organic nightwear collection for babies, children and women will be donated to the UK Pink Ribbon Foundation, who support projects that advance research into and relieve the needs...

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New review investigates babies harmed by fathers and stepfathers

More support needed for fathers

An independent review into safeguarding children under 1 from non-accidental injury caused by male carers.

From: Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel

Published 16 September 2021

A new report investigating the death or serious harm of 23 babies is calling for midwives, health visitors and social workers to provide more support to...
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Farmyard themed tuff tray

We have had so much fun with our tuff tray over the holidays and this Farmyard tray was a huge hit. Part of the fun for my children was actually creating the farmyard scene with me.

What is a tuff tray?

A tuff tray is a large heavy duty plastic tray. The tray is generally octagonal shaped with raised sides that are perfect for containing different materials. Tuff trays are perfect...

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Ladybird releases new inclusive book, Pablo at the Zoo

Pablo's friends meet their families at the zoo – but Noasaurus the dinosaur can't find his family. Pablo and the book animals help Noasaurus realise even though he might feel lost, family is where you find it.

It’s a thoughtful, easy-to-grasp way to help your child understand that not everyone thinks and acts in the same way. – The Independent on Pablo’s Feelings

This is a...

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Twinkl helps educators welcoming pupils arriving from overseas into the new school year

Following increased demand over the summer for educational resources related to the needs of pupils arriving from overseas, educational publisher Twinkl, whose mission is to ‘help those who teach’ has launched a dedicated area on its website ‘International New Arrivals’ - designed to support educators, children and their families.

For many years, Twinkl has produced specialist...

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Thousands of teenagers missing out on Child Trust Fund cash

Teenagers are being urged by HMRC to check if they have a pot of money waiting for them in a Child Trust Fund.

From: HM Revenue & Customs , HM Treasury , and John Glen MP

Published 7 September 2021

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is today urging young people to check if they have a hidden pot of gold – in the shape of a Child Trust Fund (CTF).

It is now...

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HMRC can help with childcare costs as children head back to school

HMRC is reminding families eligible for Tax-Free Childcare that they can use the scheme to help with their childcare costs.

From: HM Revenue & Customs

Families may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for breakfast and after school clubs as children go back to school.

Eligible families can save money on their childcare and benefit from a government top...

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Back to school campaign launches

Children and young people are set to return to early years, schools and colleges over the next few weeks

From: Department for Education , Department of Health and Social Care , UK Health Security Agency , The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP , and The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP

Today (Thursday 26 August) the government launches its back to school and college campaign to set out the...

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Serious child harm cases reported by councils rise by nearly a fifth

New figures show that serious child-related incidents reported by councils have risen by almost a fifth in the past year, the Local Government Association reveals today.

There were 536 serious incident notifications in England during 2020/21, up 87 (19 per cent) on the total of 449 in 2019/20, and 41 per cent higher than the 379 incidents five years ago in 2015/16.

The...

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Deadline looms for parents to update Child Benefit for 16 year olds

Families with children staying in full-time non-advanced education or approved training post 16 must inform HMRC by 31 August to receive Child Benefit.

From: HM Revenue & Customs

Published 18 August 2021

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents and carers they have until 31 August 2021 to confirm whether their teenagers are staying in full-time...

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