southwest

Plymouth parents are urged to be aware of key signs that suggest their child is hiding their poor eyesight.

Recent research by Specsavers shows that nearly half of (47%) South West parents who took part in the survey worry that their child is covering up issues with their eyesight.

Common behaviours most reported by parents with children aged six to 15 to suggest that they might be...

Thousands of working families in the South West could be missing out on an opportunity to get up to £2,000 a year to help with the cost of childcare, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents, ahead of February half term.

Tax-Free Childcare – the 20% childcare top-up – provides eligible working families with up to £500 every three months (or £1,000 if their child is disabled) towards...

Two in three teachers in the South West don’t know how to teach a deaf child

• 67% of teachers aren’t confident they can teach deaf children effectively.
• A third aren’t receiving crucial support from specialist staff.
• Deaf children in the region already achieve an entire grade less at GCSE, even though deafness isn’t a learning disability.
• The National
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