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Working parents on universal credit who were polled said they planned to cut back on heating and eating PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Working parents struggling to afford Xmas due to rising living costs - survey

Families
The new guidance reminds early years settings and schools to use a lateral flow test twice a week PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Government publishes new Covid-19 measures for nurseries, childminders and schools amid Omicron concern

Coronavirus
Scotland's Baby Box contains essential items for newborn babies and parents
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Scotland's Baby Box delivered to 200,000 new parents

Families
Having inadequate space to play at home was associated with a decline in children's physical activity levels PHOTO Adobe Stock
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New research illustrates the negative impact of the pandemic on young children

Coronavirus
The Treasury has revealed an underspend of billions of pounds on its Tax-Free Childcare scheme PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Government reveals £2.4 billion underspend on Tax-Free Childcare

Tax-Free Childcare
According to the SCMA, 1,457 childminders have left the sector in the past five years since the 1,140 hours policy was announced PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Scotland's 1,140 hours has exacerbated the decline in childminders

Provision
Children have a right to play outside in everyday nature, with sticks and puddles PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Outdoor play is 'every child's right'

Child Development
Nanny agencies are concerned there aren't enough nannies to meet parental demand PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Nanny agencies warn of nanny shortage

Families
The Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru plan to expand free childcare to all two-year-olds PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Wales plans to make free childcare for two-year-olds universal

Birth to Threes
Patrick Butler will manage the Belong village in Chester when it opens next year
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Former childcare operator to manage intergenerational nursery

Provision
The cross-party committee of Lords want the Government to revert back to 2010 levels of spending on early years services PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Cross-party Lords urge ministers to reverse cuts to early years services

Policy & Politics
The Children's Commissioner for Scotland with three-year-old Ethan at Haddo Wood Kindergarten
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Nursery that puts children's rights at the heart of learning welcomes Children's Commissioner

Provision
Rainbow Private Nursery is Kids Planet's latest acquisition
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Kids Planet adds another setting

Management
LEYF are calling on the Government to provide 'urgent funding' to widen access to the 30 hours PHOTO Adobe Stock
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New research supports call for 30 hours to be extended to vulnerable children

Policy & Politics
The charities behind Grief Awareness Week refer to research showing that at least 10,000 children have lost a primary caregiver in the UK due to the pandemic PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Charities call for a renewed focus on children who have lost a parent during Covid-19

Resources
The Early Years Alliance's Winter Toolkit is designed to help early years settings tackle the challenges the season brings
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Alliance launches toolkit to help settings get through a 'demanding' winter

Resources