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Written by Dr Madeleine Portwood, Specialist Senior Educational Psychologist, Durham Local Education Authority
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 In the last decade, the number of children, particularly pre-schoolers, with hyperactivity and problems concentrating has been increasing. Clinical trials and popular programmes like Jamie’s Dinners have highlighted a link between poor diet and behavioural problems in children.
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Written by Val Railton, Inclusion Project Co-ordinator, Wakefield Pre-school Learning Alliance
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 Finding places in childcare for children with special needs can be a daunting experience for parents and carers. However, by working closely with practitioners in early years settings, parents can expect a child with special needs to be looked after just as well as other children. In this article, parents of children with special needs also share their experiences with us.
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Written by Chefaro UK Ltd
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 Children often pick up lice at playgroup, nursery or school – this article tells you what lice are, how they might be picked up and about treatments.
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Written by Neil Leitch, Director of Communications, Pre-school Learning Alliance
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 A healthy and nutritious diet is important for under-fives since what they eat in the early years will set a pattern for life. By making sure their diet is a good one now, you will be helping your child to learn good habits and go on to eat healthily as adults. Here, we tell you how.
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