Son: "Dad, I think I'm old enough now. Is there a Santa Claus?."
Dad: "Ok, I agree that your old enough. But before I tell you, I have a question for you. You see, the “truth” is a dangerous gift. Once you know something, you can't unknow it. Once you...
ESFA admits to redacting information about Aspirations Academy for fear of ‘damaging public confidence…’
Dorset Council are now voicing their own concerns.
Dorset Council’s second letter requesting that the Secretary of State agree to a delay in the forced academisation process of Budmouth College in Weymouth was made public this week.
Rt Hon...
An appeal for children’s winter coats and warm pyjamas launches this Friday to keep children cosy at Christmas.
2020 has been a tough year for so many people and we want to make it just a little bit better for children and families in Dorset. That’s why we are asking...
When grown-up children leave home – for jobs or university – it can be a difficult time for some parents. The house can be just too quiet, too empty.
Dorset County Council suggests this could be the perfect time for people to consider opening their doors to a vulnerable child...
If your child is feeling anxious about going back to school, here are some things you can do to encourage them to talk about how they’re feeling.
As the holidays come to a close, for some children, the thought of going back to school can make them feel anxious and...
As millions of parents admit they struggle to help with maths homework, the nation needs a maths confidence boost
Parents have less confidence talking to their kids about maths and science than they do sex education, reveals new research from learning and assessment provider Renaissance
Maths was the subject most likely to...
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Are childminders the right childcare choice for your family? Find out what childminders can offer, how they can help with your child’s development and what funding schemes you can use to help with the costs.
1. What are the benefits of using a childminder?
Children and families are unique; you should...
According to news reports this week, the government is considering cost of living action measures including reducing the ratio of staff to children in nurseries and childcare settings, to ease the pain of childcare costs for hard-pressed parents.
Yet this proposal would cut corners and could compromise child safety, according...
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