Unpaid childcare arrangements between friends will be legally exempt from Ofsted registration and inspection under new UK legislation announced 18 March 2010.
For girls aged 12 to 18 who began the HPV vaccination programme in autumn 2009, the third and final jab is due spring 2010. See what you need to know about cervical cancer and HPV – the facts and figures.
The national charity, STEPS, is hoping their Baby Hip Health Week 13 to 19 March 2010 will help raise awareness amongst parents and health professionals of the vital need to check babies' hips during the first few weeks of life to prevent unnecessary pain and disability in later years – and they are asking you to help raise funds by hosting a tea party.
The Blue Peter awards have been recognising and celebrating the best authors, the most creative illustrators and the greatest reads for children since 2000.
Actress Patsy Palmer is lending her support to CLIC Sargent’s fun-packed fundraising event for mums of all ages. The actress is the face of Yummy Mummy Week 2010, which this year has moved to 6 to 14 March in celebration of Mother’s Day (Sunday 14 March).
The Alton Towers Resort is offering families the chance to help banish the winter blues with a series of Street Dance weekends – led by Britain’s Got Talent 2009 winners, Diversity. Plus Parenting Without Tears has a family pass to be won.
The Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World (CCANW) in Haldon Forest Park, Devon needs to raise £20,000 by mid-March in order to a receive match-funding grant
Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity are joining forces with the Department of Health to launch a government campaign to get kids across the country boogying for a healthier future.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! London is proud to announce the launch of the Ripley's Remarkables Showcase – a nationwide search for people with unusual and remarkable talents. Entrants have a unique and once in a lifetime opportunity to perform right in the heart of the UK's entertainment capital, London's West End at Ripley's Believe It or Not!, No1 Piccadilly Circus.
All through the month of February, including half-term, many of the award-winning attractions and accommodation in the towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham in South Devon will be offering one free child place per full-paying adult.
Asda is going Peppa Pig mad from Tuesday 19 January in a bid to help thousands of babies have the best chance at being born healthy. For Asda is raising money for leading baby charity Tommy’s as part of its week-long Baby and Toddler Event.
Join Charlie and Lola for a wonderful weekend on 15/16 January and celebrate the release of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs on 22/23 January and 5/6 February at Alton Towers Resort. Plus Parenting Without Tears has two waterpark family passes and DVD to give away!
