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August 7, 2023

Childhood illness – NHS guidance

A guide from the NHS showing common childhood illnesses and advice for when you should keep your child off nursery or school.

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September 9, 2024

What is Makaton?

Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills ...

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April 30, 2024

Getting ready to start school

Starting school can be a positive experience for everyone. The more familiar children are with their new school or nursery, the quicker they will settle ...

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September 4, 2024

Your 0 to 19 Torbay School Nurse Team

School nurses are the key people linking education and health and take over from the health visitor when children start school, and are there to ...

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August 28, 2024

Big Little Moments

Sharing Big Little Moments every day. How do the Big Little Moments work? Children’s brains are made of many different strands. Three of these strands ...

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October 22, 2024

Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)

The most fundamental life skill is the ability to communicate. Speech, language and communication needs is the term used to describe difficulties with: producing speech ...

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April 30, 2024

Nutrition and being active

Information on eating healthily for the whole family, the benefits of healthy diets, feeding and eating habits, and managing difficulties with these. Links to local ...

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August 8, 2023

Car seat safety

A car seat is probably one of the most important purchases you will make for your child, but with so many types and models of ...

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August 7, 2023

How to get your child ready to start school

Starting school can be a positive experience for everyone. The more familiar children are with their new school or nursery, the quicker they will settle ...

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October 29, 2024

Libraries

Libraries Unlimited runs libraries in Torbay on behalf of Torbay Council. The four public libraries in Torbay are: Paignton Library, Torquay Library, Brixham Library and ...

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