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Please note that articles reported on the TTYB website are there to provide information on early years communication from a variety of sources. Whilst we do our best to ensure that these are of good authority and kept updated please be aware that these are purely for informative purposes rather than acting as a voice of authority on the subject.
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08Jun2011Celebrate Father's Day with Talk To Your Baby
This Father’s Day, we are launching a brand new Dads section to our recently launched and highly popular http://www.talktoyourbaby.org.uk/ website, dedicated to helping new dads communicate more with their young children.
Posted by Shawna Spoor
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08Jun2011Rich children "have superior vocabularies by age of five"
Study reveals 18-month gap in progress between five-year-olds from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
Posted by Anna Jones
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19May2011Digital divide starts in the early years.
A study has found that a “digital divide” in literacy starts from an early age.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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19May2011Second Annual Baby Rooms Conference
Canterbury Christ Church University will be holding their second Annual Baby Rooms Conference on 15 July 2011.
Posted by Shawna Spoor
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21Apr2011Ladybird Books are giving away free story packs to celebrate Ladybird Live! on 2 June 2011.
Ladybird Live! is a nationwide storytelling event to celebrate the launch of a new range of books from Ladybird Books. Independent bookshops, librarians, nursery teachers and preschool professionals can register to receive a few storytelling pack.
Posted by Shawna Spoor
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06Apr2011Iain Duncan Smith reveals Government’s child poverty strategy
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, has launched the coalition’s first child poverty strategy
Posted by George Dugdale
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01Apr2011Early Years Single Funding Formula begins
From 1 April 2011 the Early Years Single Funding Formula will come into force.
Posted by Shawna Spoor
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01Apr2011£4 million to fund free nursery places in 15 areas
From 1 April 2011 15 local authorities will receive £4 million in funding from the Government to expand their provision of early learning and childcare for the most disadvantaged two-year-olds in their area.
Posted by Shawna Spoor
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30Mar2011Early Years Foundation Stage review makes its recommendations
In an interview with Nursery World Dame Clare Tickell, who led the Early Years Foundation Stage review, has revealed some of its recommendations.
Posted by Susie Musgrove
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28Mar2011Talk To Your Baby expert to take part in live web chat today
Dr Cathy Hamer from our Talk To Your Baby campaign will be taking part in a live web chat on the Baby Expert website at 12:30 – 1:30pm today.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
