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Head Lice
Head lice have been around as long as humans and are an irritating nuisance that can affect anyone. Also known as nits, these naughty critters lurk on our scalps and in our hair, causing discomfort and itching. So if you are scratching your head for ways to rid your family of these pests we have some top advice and tips.
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Heads up on head lice

Heads up on head lice
Going back to school inevitably means that your child is at risk of catching head lice. 1 in 8 primary school children have head lice at any one time yet many parents are badly informed about this common pest.
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Detecting head lice

Detecting head lice
It is difficult to spot head lice with the naked eye, so try vigorous hair brushing over a sheet of white paper, which will dislodge lice and nymphs (immature lice) and indicate the need for action.
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How to beat head lice – the facts and the fiction

How to beat head lice – the facts and the fiction
New research reveals that 68 per cent of British families with children of school age have had to deal with a head lice infection, and of these, three-quarters have had to cope with at least one re-infection. One in five families have had ‘nits' up to five times!
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The facts about head lice

The facts about head lice
Head lice are tiny (pin-head sized) grey-brown, wingless insects, which live by sucking blood from the scalp. Their eggs are known as nits and look like tiny white specks. Here are some top facts about them.
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How to treat nits

How to treat nits
Having headlice doesn’t mean you’re dirty, or that you don’t wash properly. Most people get them at some point, so you’re not alone
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Answers

Can my ASD son take his Key Stage 1 SATs on his own away from the class?

Asked by alibully - 7 answers - 1 year 22 weeks ago

Telling the time

Asked by inaudiblemum - 9 answers - 1 year 22 weeks ago

Have you read the Good Childhood report? What do you think?

Asked by Tara - 2 answers - 1 year 29 weeks ago

Should I push for my child to be assessed?

Asked by MrsB - 21 answers - 1 year 38 weeks ago

Do you have any tips for helping kids get back on their feet after colds and coughs?

Asked by Tara - 2 answers - 1 year 43 weeks ago

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News

Shortfall in playscheme places means parents lose out

Thu, 11/02/2010 - 10:47am
Parents are facing limited holiday playscheme places this half term due to tighter Government legislation on play workers.
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Children with SEN are falling behind at early years stage

Thu, 28/01/2010 - 6:24pm
Early years children with special educational needs (SEN) are falling behind in personal and social development and literacy skills, new Government statistics have shown.
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New fathers to get six months’ paternity leave

Thu, 28/01/2010 - 3:49pm
The Government is proposing to allow new fathers up to six months paternity leave, to enable mothers to go back to work earlier.
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