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School funding to be made fairer and clearer

From: Department for Education and The Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP

Published 8 July 2021

School funding will be made simpler, fairer and more transparent as the Government levels up education across the country.

At the moment, the Government provides funding for schools according to a formula that takes account of factors including the needs of individual pupils...

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HMRC can help towards the cost of children’s summer holiday activities

Today, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families in the South West that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer.

Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, childminders or sports activities – giving parents and carers that extra peace of...

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Solving co-parenting dilemmas for separated families as the summer holiday looms

Uncertainty about how summer holidays might shape up this year means separated families should consider making flexible written parenting plans right now, says a leading family dispute resolution charity currently providing its services by video conference.

Arrangements for children during the long school vacation always provide headaches for separated parents. This year, the delayed...

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Referrals from NSPCC helpline to agencies in South West surge during pandemic

  • Over 4,700 referrals made from NSPCC helpline to external agencies in the South West last year – a 41% rise from 2019/2020
  • Adult’s mental health and behaviour was the top concern, followed by neglect, emotional and physical abuse showing a worrying rise too
  • The charity reveals plans for Childhood Day which will bring the nation together to celebrate play, raise
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Reusable Nappy Week Kicks Off - Leading Nappy Brand Offers 20% Off Styles

TotsBots, the UK’s leading reusable nappy brand, has joined forces with the Nappy Alliance to urge UK parents to give reusable nappies a try during Reusable Nappy Week, which kicks off today (19-24 April). Offering 20% off select reusable nappies and accessories from www.totsbots.com , TotsBots are offering an incentive for parents to give reusables a try to dramatically cut back on Co2...

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Top of the stops: Which? reveals the UK’s best and worst motorway service stations

Gloucester and Tebay services have been named Britain’s best service stations, while Bridgwater in the south west of England has been ranked the worst, according to a new survey from Which?.

As UK holidaymakers prepare to hit the road this summer, the consumer champion has revealed the country’s best and worst service stations for a pitstop on the way to their destination.

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LITTLE PLAY IDEAS THAT CAN MEAN A LOT THIS EASTER

KINDER OFFERS FREE ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS TO ENJOY WITH THEIR KIDS THIS LONG WEEKEND

  • Activities include a virtual dance class and ‘story time’ with Diversity Star Jordan Banjo
  • Exclusive drawing workshop with ‘ Draw with Rob’ , a Q&A with Dinosaur Expert, Dr Dean Lomax plus more
  • Available as part of the Kinder Masters of Play Festival to help families
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Behind-the-Scenes of Family Life: TikTok Edition

In the dazzling world of TikTok, where dance-offs, lip-syncing, and creative challenges reign supreme, families are finding innovative ways to showcase the magic that happens behind the closed doors of their homes. If you're ready to dive into the fun-filled realm of family TikToks, buckle up for a rollercoaster of creativity, laughter, and a touch of chaos that captures the true essence of...

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The best cars for three child seats

· What Car? tested latest large SUVs and MPVs to see which cater the best for large families with young children · Cars tested to see if they can accommodate at least three child seats, ranging from infant seats to those used by children up to 12 years old · Nine-seat fully-electric Citroën e-SpaceTourer comes with the highest number of Isofix mounting points and a top Euro NCAP safety rating...

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