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Study links touchscreen use to missed sleep in toddlers

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Apr 18, 2017
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Each hour spent using a tablet leads to 16 minutes less sleep

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Toddlers who use a touchscreen spend less time sleeping at night, according to a new study conducted at Birkbeck University and King’s College,...Read more

Government invests additional £50m in capital grants for providers

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Apr 12, 2017
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Additional investment said to create 9,000 new places ahead of the 30-hours roll out
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The government has announced that it is investing a further £50 million in capital grants for childcare providers....Read more

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± launches new ‘good’ logo for providers

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Apr 6, 2017
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Early years providers can now use a ‘good provider’ or ‘outstanding provider’ logo
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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø¿ª½± has launched a new logo for early years, education and children’s social care providers that have been rated ‘good...Read more

Less than half of providers plan to offer 30-hours, survey suggests

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Apr 3, 2017
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Alliance survey finds that government is at risk of failing to deliver on 30-hours offer
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Fewer than half of the country’s childcare providers are currently planning to sign up to the government’s 30-hour...Read more

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