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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

Policy & Politics
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’

Provision
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

Families
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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

People
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Free webinars to support nursery children with bereavement

Coronavirus
Around three-quarters of parents said they would struggle if they could not access their early years setting
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9 in 10 parents think early years sector underfunded - MPs' survey

Funding
Climbing trees - an example of adventurous play - benefits well-being and may help prevent anxiety in some children
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Children missing out on adventurous outdoor play – study

Child Development
Nearly four out of 10 children in single parent families in Scotland live in poverty PHOTO Adobe Stock
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Scotland: lone parents need more support to find jobs, charities warn

Families
A recovery package must support early years education and children's well-being, the report says
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Coronavirus: Education catch-up plan must include early years - analysis

Coronavirus
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Children's commissioner launches major survey of children's lives for post-Covid wishlist

Coronavirus
Researchers hope that the project will help to develop policies to boost children's health and well-being as they grow up
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Europe-wide survey aims to measure children's well-being as they grow up

Mental Health & Well-Being
There has been an 'alarming' drop in the number of playgrounds
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Government urged to commit to funding for outdoor play spaces

Families

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