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67% of Devon Parents Left in the Dark About SEND Support – The Fidget Project Hits the Road to Help

A shocking new survey has revealed that nearly seven in ten parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Devon don’t know what support exists in their area.

As families struggle in silence, The ...

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Top ten marriage counselling services in Singapore

Marriage counselling is a type of therapy that helps couples improve their relationship. It can be useful for couples who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship, or who want to improve their communication and relationship skills. Marriage counselling can help couples to understand each other better, communicate more effectively, and resolve conflict in a constructive way....

The search is on to find Britain's best batting dad

Dads of Britain have the chance to be crowned ‘Britain’s best cricketing dad’ as the world’s first immersive cricketing experience announce a Father’s Day sporting competition – with free tickets to The Hundred up for grabs!

Sixes, the UK-based social cricket venue where budding batters can show off their skills while enjoying delicious cocktails, beers and a signature British BBQ-...

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The impact of lockdown on young people’s eyes

Opticians are advising Plymouth youngsters about how to look after their eyes after research shows the damage that’s been done during lockdown.

According to the Journal of School Health, researchers have found that children and teenagers spent more time in front of computers and mobile devices throughout the pandemic, causing eye strain, blurred vision and dry eyes.

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College calls out for memories

2022 is a big year for landmark anniversaries.

Along with Her Majesty the Queen, South Devon College is celebrating a long reign.

Originally founded as a technical college, with its first intake of students back in the 1931/32 academic year, it’s celebrating its 90th birthday this June.

To mark this prestigious day the college wants to hear from former students....

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More foster carers who can look after siblings needed

More children in care face growing up without their brothers or sisters unless more foster carers who are able to care for siblings can be found.

There is a national shortage of foster carers who are able to look after more than one child.

Nationally there could be as many as 2,000 children who are growing up in foster care without the support of a brother or sister....

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Keeping your teens motivated during the summer

Your teens will be able to enjoy a well-deserved break over the summer. But over these months, teens can easily become demotivated and waste their time on their phones or on the internet. However, you can help them develop and make the most of their summer by encouraging them to try out any of the activities below.

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How to protect your money during a divorce

A number of issues rise to the surface when a divorce is on the cards. How to manage custody arrangements, child maintenance payments and deciding who will live in the matrimonial home after a divorce are typical and understandable concerns.

Protecting your money during a divorce is another key issue. If you and your former partner have not taken out a prenuptial agreement ahead of...

Divorce in Devon is changing as figures fall

Famed for its sandy beaches, rural retreats and cream teas, Devon has a less well celebrated claim to fame, it’s high divorce rate. Like other coastal towns, Torbay has traditionally been known as one of the nation’s divorce hotspots with a 12.83% divorce rate and second only to the Lancashire seaside resort of Blackpool.

However, in line with the national trend, the overall divorce...

Childline launches mental health campaign aimed at boys

Childline has found boys are five times less likely to talk with the service’s trained counsellors about their mental health than girls, and even less likely to come to them when they have suicidal thoughts.

New statistics from the NSPCC-run service show in 2020/21 they carried out 31,899 counselling sessions with girls about mental health issues compared to 5,622 with boys....

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Free webinars to help parents and carers of teenagers or pre-teens

An online series of webinars starting next month aim to help parents and carers understand and support their teenagers to navigate the challenges they might face as they grow up in today’s world .

‘Let’s Talk Teenagers’ is a three part webinar for parents and carers of teenagers or pre-teens. The sessions cover different subject areas starting with communities and family life (March...

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