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Over 4,000 sign petition to prevent closure of South Tyneside nurseries

More than 4,000 residents have signed a petition calling on South Tyneside Council to reconsider plans to review its early years provision. Campaigners fear the review could result in the closure of up to 12 nurseries based within Family Hubs, sparking widespread concern about the impact on local families and early childhood education.

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Healthy Start Scheme Payments ‘Failing to Keep Up with Inflation’, Researchers Warn
Early Years Jun 18, 2026

Healthy Start Scheme Payments ‘Failing to Keep Up with Inflation’, Researchers Warn

New research reveals that the Government’s Healthy Start scheme, which provides vital financial support for families to purchase milk, infant formula, and healthy foods, has significantly lost value due to inflation. The findings highlight growing concerns about whether the benefit remains adequate to support pregnant women and young children during the crucial early years.

Quarter of Eligible Families Missing Out on Healthy Start Nutrition Scheme
Early Years Jun 17, 2026

Quarter of Eligible Families Missing Out on Healthy Start Nutrition Scheme

Nearly one in four mothers eligible for the Government's Healthy Start scheme are not registered to receive support, according to a major infant feeding survey. The findings highlight significant gaps in take-up of the programme, which provides vouchers for milk, formula, fruit and vegetables to support healthy nutrition in the crucial first years of life.