Coughs and colds in children are common at this time of year and are usually relatively mild, but parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu, which can be much more serious.
All primary school children, and some secondary school children (years 7, 8 and 9) are eligible for the flu nasal spray this year, which is usually given at school by school nurses....
The majority of Plymothians (63%) believe that children should be ready to start school at the age of five, according to a poll from Action for Children.
A survey of 4,000 adults across the UK, including 116 from Plymouth found that most people agree with evidence that suggests a good level of emotional, behavioural and physical development by age five is associated with success in...
