School Life

Private school VAT changes: what parents need to know about the legal challenge

More disabled children could soon thrive in mainstream schools under new SEN reforms

Private school fees set to rise: what parents need to know about the new VAT

Schools enhance maternity pay to keep female teachers in the classroom

Chancellor announces £1 billion for SEN and tripled breakfast club budget

Children’s handwriting skills could fall behind as screen time soars, warns expert

Toy drones could require licences like cars, says UK terrorism tsar

Chancellor pledges £1.4bn to overhaul schools and triple free breakfast club funding

Disadvantaged children risk being left out of free childcare, say UK charities

Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children in England

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Government to address nursery staff shortages before expanding childcare services

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What is Ofsted and how will the new school ratings work?

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School starters born during pandemic lack communication skills, Ofsted says

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How to help your children make friends at school

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Reception baseline assessment for 4-year-olds

mother waving goodbye to daughter as she leaves the house for her first day at secondary school

Starting Secondary School: Tips for Parents

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How to create an effective after school routine

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Top tips for the first day of school

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Fines for taking children out of school have increased – here's everything you need to know

10 Best name labels for clothes, stationery and bags

Best name labels for childrens' clothes, stationery, shoes and bags

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Back to school sales 2025: best deals on backpacks, stationery, uniform and more

best books for starting school

10 best books to read with your child before starting school or nursery

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10 of the best pencil cases for school

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Back to school uniform shopping - the ultimate checklist

School Uniform 2024 header with 4 children dressed in uniform from Sainsbury's, Trutex, M&S and George Asda

School uniforms tried and tested by families for 2024 — for wear, wash, fit and quality

10 important primary school tests your child may have to take

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Primary school offersHow to appeal if you don’t get the primary school place you want

Chart for GSCE grades 1 to 9 and how they compare to A to U grades

What do the GCSE 1-9 grades mean and how do they compare with A*-G system?

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10 questions to ask when visiting a primary school

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Learning and Play

7 simple hacks to teach your child to put their shoes on the right feet