UK Post Offices Shut Due to Technical Glitch Every Post Office in the UK has had to close due to a major technical problem A major technical issue has hit nation wide branches of the Post Office in the UK today leaving thousands of people unable to pay bills, post letters or collect benefits The […]
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As SATS start today here’s a question that’s puzzling parents!
As SATS get underway today, 7 year olds across the country are facing questions like this one – but can you work it out? This SATS question, aimed at year 2 students (aged 7) has caused some debate online amongst parents trying to work out the correct answer – but is it as difficult as […]
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Have you been hit by £4.50 a time text scam?
Thousands of mobile phone customers hit by scam Over one hundred thousand mobile phone customers are being sent premium rate text messages they have never asked for, and charged £4.50 a time. In the past two years mobile phone regulator PhonepayPlus have received 7,462 complaints from customers who say they have been getting the texts […]
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BREAKING NEWS! English Schools WON’T now be forced to become Academies
The Education Secretary has announced that plans to make all English high schools become Academies to be scrapped Education secretary Nicky Morgan has confirmed that the Government is standing down on their decision to make all English schools into Academies in a huge u turn set to please a lot of parents and teachers across […]
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It’s Exam Time Again – Here’s how to help your kids cope
Dealing with exam stress There was a time when important exams were something far off in the distance of your life. Weekly spelling and tables tests and end-of-year exams were part of school experience, but apart from marks going into the teacher’s mark book and on your report to show regular progress, they carried no […]
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Keeping Your Kids Safe Online – What you can do today
How to ensure your children are safe on their phone or tablet The age at which children have access to a smartphone or tablet is dropping fast as they become a normal part of family life. Even games consoles – devices that parents think are safe such as the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita – […]
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How to get your Children to sleep better
How to get your children to sleep better Getting children to go to bed and sleep through the night is one of the most common issues in parenting. Yet by following a few techniques and essential all round parenting advice, a good night’s sleep for your child needn’t be difficult to achieve. Here are some […]
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How Tall Will Your Child Be?
Ever wondered how tall your child will be when they grow up? If you’re like me one thing people always say about your kids (and their own) is ‘aren’t they tall – they’ll be huge when they’re older’. I was always told that you should double their height at age 2, but apparently not! According […]
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Barclays brings back the 100% Mortgage
Barclays have brought back the 100% mortgage for the first time since the recession in a bid to help first time buyers With more than 35% of first time buyers asking their parents for help when it comes to buying their first home, Barclays has decided to bring back the 100% mortgage. Barclays has removed […]
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Confused by Broadband Ads? You’re not alone…
Broadband Ads are misleading and must change The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that from October Broadband providers have to make sure their adverts are very clear about costs and contract lengths after more than 80% of customers were unable to calculate the total cost of a broadband contract when asked to do so. […]
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Nearly Half of Parents Admit to being Piggy Bank Robbers!
46% of parents admit to occasionally raiding their children’s piggy bank to cover costs of taxis, takeaways, parking and window cleaning A Nationwide Savings survey of 2,000 parents in the UK has revealed that nearly half of parents of children aged between 4 and 16 years old said that they have taken cash from their […]
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School Children On Strike Over SATS Exams!
School children across England are on strike today in row over SATS exams for 6 year olds School children of 6 and 7 years old are on strike across England today in protest against SATS exams. The controversial exams have caused widespread upset amongst parents and teachers alike, leading to a petition against the exams getting […]
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Parents taking Kids out of School in Term Time Court Cases Thrown Out
Parents being prosecuted for taking their kids on holiday in term time have had their cases thrown out of court in landmark ruling Two couples were facing trial after Swindon Borough Council accused them of failing to secure regular attendance for their children because they had taken them on holiday during term time. One of […]
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Newborn Babies Being Tested for Alcohol
Newborn Babies are now being tested for alcohol Newborn babies in Scotland are now being tested for alcohol in their system as fears grow over expectant mothers drinking whilst pregnant. Medics at the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital in Glasgow have started testing samples from babies to test for molecules of alcohol that stay in the […]
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