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Your Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and Leave - what you get, how to claim, maternity rights and extra help
When you take time off to have a baby you might be eligible for: Statutory…
Statutory Maternity Leave is 52 weeks. It’s made up of: Ordinary Maternity…
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid for up to 39 weeks. You get: 90% of…
Statutory Maternity Leave You qualify for Statutory Maternity Leave if:…
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The government's strategy for improving child development and meeting the ambition that 75% of 5-year-olds in England have a good level of development by 2028.
How local authorities should implement Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies services.
Parents and carers across England will be able to shop for healthier food for their children with new guidelines.
Resource to help improve early years services from pregnancy to age 2.
More parents can save hundreds of pounds through free services, as over 200 Best Start Family Hubs open nationwide this week, helping with the cost of living.
Product Safety Report for Baby Swaddle Hooded Sleep Bag presenting a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death.
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