Council cuts school summer holidays to five weeks This council is the first in England to do so Barnsley Council in South Yorkshire have brought in changes which will begin in the 2017/18 academic year. The pupils and teachers will now have four weeks and four days off in the summer – which is nine […]
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20% off school uniforms at Marks and Spencer!
20% OFF school uniforms at Marks and Spencer! Perfect time to purchase some new uniform – never pay full price. If you have a little one who’s in School then you’ll be pleased to know that Marks and Spencer have 20% off their school uniforms range very soon. Although the summer holidays are almost upon […]
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Would you leave a 10-month baby old home alone?
Mumsnet user causes a lively debate by saying she nips out to the shops when her baby is sleeping A question posted on Mumsnet has sparked an angry debate with over 800 parents joining in. User Dakin1 posed the question asking if you would leave a 10 month old baby, asleep in a regular daily […]
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Father wins high court ruling on term-time holiday
A father who refused to pay a fine for taking his daughter on holiday in term-time has won a legal challenge Father Jon Platt, from the Isle of Wight, was fined by the Isle of Wight Council after he took his daughter on a term-time holiday to Disney World, without permission from the school. Mr Platt […]
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If your name’s on this list you could be getting pregnant next year!
Study reveals the names of women most likely to get pregnant next year A new study, carried out by Closer magazine, has researched birth certificate data from 1987 and 1988 and worked out the most popular baby girl names during those years, as those babies are now 29 or 30 years old, and statistically most […]
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Too many vitamins during pregnancy can increase risk of autism
Chances of your child developing autism can be trebled by taking too many vitamins during pregnancy A new study has shown that expectant mums taking excessive amounts of Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 during pregnancy lead to an increased chance that their child will have developmental problems. Scientists in the US think that multi vitamins […]
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SATs Test Leaked by ‘Rogue Marker’
SATs test for 10 and 11 year olds was leaked online by a rogue marker A SATs test on grammar, punctuation and spelling due to be sat by 600,000 10 and 11 year olds in England today was leaked online by a ‘rogue marker’ according to the Department for Education. Ever since their introduction, SATs […]
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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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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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Benefits Of Playing Games With Children
Benefits of playing games with your children We all know that children love to play but actively playing with your children, rather than just leaving them to their own devices, can have an extremely positive impact on their development. This is the case throughout their childhood too, not just in their younger years. Improve numeracy […]
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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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