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£20m of funding allocated to increase summer activities for children

£20m of funding allocated to increase summer activities for children

by The Dadsnet | Jun 10, 2021 | Community, The Daily Dad

Funding aimed at increasing the activities available for poorer children and young people this summer has been allocated by the Scottish Government. Up to £5 million can be claimed by 18 selected organisations, ranging from mental health and family charities to sports...
Majority of parents think playing outside this summer is vital for wellbeing

Majority of parents think playing outside this summer is vital for wellbeing

by Mickey Deacon | Jun 3, 2021 | Age 10-13, Age 4-5, Age 6-9, The Daily Dad

Nearly four in five parents think playing outside will be important for their child’s wellbeing this summer, a survey suggests. More than half (58%) believe their children have been more lonely amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to the report from the NSPCC...
Pupils need a chance to play and develop as part of recovery plan, says Labour

Pupils need a chance to play and develop as part of recovery plan, says Labour

by Sam Clancy | Jun 2, 2021 | Age 10-13, Age 6-9, Education, The Daily Dad

Shadow education secretary Kate Green accused the Conservatives of “showing no ambition for children’s futures” as the party called for schools to be given additional resources to deliver the recovery support needed. All children should be given opportunities to...
Ministers ‘should pause primary school tests to give children time to catch up’

Ministers ‘should pause primary school tests to give children time to catch up’

by The Dadsnet | Apr 28, 2021 | Age 4-5, Age 6-9, Education

Ministers should pause SATs and all statutory assessments in primary schools in England to give children time to catch up on lost learning, a coalition of head teachers, parents and MPs has said. The Government’s plans to assess four and five-year-old children in...

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