Handy Links
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Our Local Area
 | www.maidennewton.info/page/home Everything you need to know about village history, businesses and clubs and events and local services |
Handy Links For Parents And Guardians
 | One study has shown that one in four children are deficient in vitamin D, and the Government is concerned at a rise in cases of rickets and other health problems associated with a lack of this vitamin. It now recommends that pregnant women and young children take a supplement. This NHS link has more information on this and lots more helpful hints and tips. "With Healthy Start, you get free vouchers every week to spend on milk, plain fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, and infant formula milk. You can also get free vitamins. Pregnant or have children under the age of four? You could qualify if you're on benefits, or if you're pregnant and under 18." Find out more by clicking the link. |
 | www.dorsetforyou.com/schooladmissions Here you can apply for a school place for your child online. Please be aware that the first simple step is to register online (follow the instructions), for which you will need an existing email account. We are happy to help if you have any problems. Please remember you can also telephone (see the link below) to receive an application form by post, if you prefer. |
 | www.littlepeoplesplates.co.uk/ The latest, straightforward advice on portion sizes and healthy content for children's diets |
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Forum
and advice for Dads, a little slow to take off because apparently Dads have
been using Mumsnet for quite a while and find it adequate
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 | Parenting tips, forums, product reviews, news, campaigns. You can read and browse without joining if you prefer. |
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New
site aiming to help parents develop their children's communication skills
through books and songs. Includes fun activities you can do together based
around best-selling children's books e.g. Charlie and Lola, Gruffalo
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 | "Grandparents Plus is the national charity which champions the vital role of grandparents and the wider family in childrenâ??s lives - especially when they take on the caring role in difficult family circumstances." News, campaigns, advice and support, research, projects etc. |
 | http://dorset.schooljotter.com/greenford Greenford school is the local primary school for the Maiden Newton area. We visit it on a weekly basis getting to know the surroundings and staff of the school. |
 | http://www.maiden-newton-cubs.yolasite.com Maiden newton cubs is the local CUB group for Maiden Newton and surrounding area
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