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Reception baseline: 'children scared of getting it wrong', say teachers

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parents reported conflicting advice about when to wean their babies. NHS advice states that most babies should start solid foods at six months,
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New campaign to boost parents' confidence with weaning

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The APPG on a Fit and Healthy Childhood want supermarkets to do more to empower families to make healthy choices
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Supermarkets should play a leading role in solving obesity crisis

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DfE recommends parents use apps to help pre-school children learn at home

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Study finds moisturiser does not prevent eczema in newborns

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Ofsted's new online registration system is designed to be more straightforward for prospective early years providers
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Ofsted makes registration process more straightforward for childcarers

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Reshuffle - New minister for children and families appointed

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New early years resource to help settings promote sustainability

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