Six East Antrim primary schools have taken part in a unique scheme aimed at reducing levels of aggression amongst schoolchildren.
The innovative Roots of Empathy programme involves bringing a baby and parent into a classroom once a month throughout the school year, giving youngsters the opportunity to track the infant’s milestones.
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