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Artisans has noticed developmental delays (see Case study)
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Sector seeks 'catch-up' cash to alleviate Covid's impact

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The pandemic has meant that many children have missed out on playing with their friends, physical activity, and fun
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Coronavirus: Call for 'Summer of Play' to restore children's wellbeing

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The Big Lunch Thank You Day is on 4 July
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Nurseries encouraged to take part in the annual Big Lunch

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New guidance for early years settings on potty training

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The annual sleepover raises money for vulnerable children PHOTO Action for Children
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Drawing competition invites children to 'boycott their beds'

Families
The number of children that now qualify for free school meals has risen during the pandemic PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Labour calls for free school meals in school holidays, as eligibility rises

Child Poverty
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Coronavirus: DfE had 'no plan', MPs' report finds

Coronavirus
The HMRC figures show fewer than half of parents are using their Tax-Free Childcare account
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Thousands of parents not using their Tax-Free Childcare accounts

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Education secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that the Anna Freud Centre for children and families will run the new national centre for family hubs
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Anna Freud appointed as centre of excellence for family hubs

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Nearly four out of five (79 per cent) of respondents with children stated they had days where they had a childcare breakdown in a typical year.
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Family friendly employers now key to a productive and happy workforce, says survey

Management
The analysis on behalf of End Child Poverty Coalition finds child poverty has risen the most in North East England
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Coalition calls for 'credible' plan from Government to end Child Poverty

Child Poverty
More than two-thirds of fathers surveyed reported spending more time helping with their children's learning and homework during lockdown
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Dads want more flexible working options to be ‘better dads’ - study

Fathers
Former JLS pop band member, turned farmer, JB Gill is the new ambassador for the Organix and NDNA 'Good for planet. Good for me' campaign to encourage children to eat a wider variety of fruit and vegetables
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NDNA supports campaign to explore a ‘colourful rainbow of fruit and vegetables’

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The researchers documented instances of pretend play by both mothers and children PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Playing at make-believe with toddlers may help prevent behavioural problems

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Coronavirus: Guide to re-opening support services for new and expectant parents

Coronavirus
Alice Ferguson: 'Most of all, we want the Government to acknowledge outdoor play is a basic need and right for all children that should be encouraged'
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Interview - Alice Ferguson, co-director, Playing Out

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