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International research estimates poor sleep can cost a country billions every year in direct financial costs and loss of wellbeing. Our Ministry of Education recommends primary school children should get 9 – 11 hours uninterrupted sleep a night but there is little evidence on the impact of poor sleep on children or how to educate them on its importance. Dr Paul T Kelly from the Canterbury DHB’s sleep clinic will share details of a research project tracking primary school aged children’s sleep patterns.