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Eye contact study reveals autism risk in babies
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Funding scheme launched for parents campaigning against cuts to children's centres
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Childcare charities awarded lottery funding for early intervention projects
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Brain scans in pre-school children identify children likely to develop dyslexia
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The direction of an infant's gaze could indicate early signs of autism
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Experts to review vitamin D recommendations
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Online film teaches practitioners how to cope with allergic reactions
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Children under four should travel in rear-facing car seats
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More than two million parents raise children on their own
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Councils reclaim free nursery places funding for missed hours
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Early years nutritional guidelines welcomed
Child health experts have welcomed the first-ever nutritional guidelines for early years...

Some childminders 'know little' about the EYFS
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Ofsted withdraws its 'outstanding provider' packs
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DfE names areas with low and high take-up of phonics resources and training
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Positive outlook forecast for nursery businesses
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