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Breastfeeding shown to help lower cholesterol

8 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Adults who are breastfed when babies may have lower blood cholesterol later in life, scientists have claimed.

Gateshead holds "risky play" event

7 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

More than 600 children got together under a council initiative to encourage "risky play".

Government boost for London childcare funding

6 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

The government has agreed to extend funding for part of London's Childcare Affordability Programme - but has not said how much money it will commit and has not yet said...

Play England aims to boost adventurous play

6 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Play England has released its 10 top tips for adventurous children's play, to mark Playday 2008.

Drop in holiday club places as fees rise

5 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

The number of places at holiday clubs for children plummeted by 13 per cent in a year, a government study found.

Children's freedom to play is 'restricted'

4 August 2008, Nursery World

Children are facing serious restrictions on adventurous play such as climbing a tree or riding a bike, according to a survey for this week's Playday event.

Benchmarking aid for children's centres

1 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

The Department for Children Schools and Families is developing a range of tools to help children's centre staff ensure they are improving children's outcomes and providing value for money.

Birmingham pumps £42m into preventative services

1 August 2008, Children & Young People Now

Birmingham Council is to spend nearly £42m on improving outcomes for children and young people in the city.

'Scrap EYFS rule on school teachers'

1 August 2008, Nursery World

The Government should scrap the requirement to have teachers leading the EYFS in maintained nursery schools and classes, a union leader said this week.

Council helps teenage parents back to school

31 July 2008, Children & Young People Now

Young parents in Nottingham are being given the chance to go back to school or college while the council helps pay for childcare.