The Sugar Tax was finally introduced into the UK last week, two years after it was announced. The tax is expected to raise approximately £240 million per year – which will be invested back into schools sports and breakfast clubs. The sugar levy will increase the price per litre of drinks that have …
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It has finally been confirmed that the Sport Premium Funding made available to schools has doubled from £160 million to £320 million! Following the announcement in 2016 that the funding will double due to the new ‘Sugar Tax’ levy, the funding has now been allocated to schools to invest in creating a positive …
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This week is Sugar Awareness Week – a week aimed at increasing awareness of the different types of sugars, the dangers of high sugar consumption and possible dietary changes. Sugar is one of the major contributors to an unhealthy diet and obesity levels. It can be particularly concerning within children’s diets, as it …
The BBC have reported that local councils are finding a “hugely disturbing trend” as the number of cases of children being treated for type 2 diabetes is rising. There are now more than 600 children receiving treatment, with some as young as five. According to the NHS, type 2 diabetes is strongly linked …
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Last week, the Department for Education confirmed that Primary PE & Sport Premium funding will double when the new academic year starts in September 2017! MP Justine Greening announced: “As well as this additional investment through the national funding formula, I am confirming our commitment to doubling the physical education and sports premium …
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This is the latest statement from an article featured in The Guardian about the importance of learning through play. They talk about how Early Years Education is about the promotion of health and wellbeing and making sure children are happy, creating much more competent learners. Here at The Bugs Group, we are built on foundations …
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