New government rules are issued for lunchbox inspections! A few weeks ago I wrote an article about teachers taking the confiscation of unhealthy foods too far by confiscating cereal bars and dried fruit, however, it looks as if the rules on this are only getting tighter due to new government regulations. Education minister Lord Nash […]
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School bans energy drinks
School bans energy drinks Good move from the school or should the teenagers be able to choose what they want to drink? Headteacher Melvyn Lynch of Forfar Academy in Angus, Scotland has banned the high caffine energy drinks in his school. Any student seen drinking a can of fizz such as Red Bull, Monster, and Rock […]
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This school has come up with the BEST idea…
This school has come up with the BEST idea… It is going to help parents save a fortune and avoid holiday fines! Chiddingstone Primary School near Tunbridge Wells in Kent has decided to add 20 minutes onto every school day. The reason? Because of the longer school days, pupils can take TWO WEEKS holiday during […]
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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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Fines for parents who drop off children at school gates
Fines for parents who drop off children at school gates I have to say, I am all for this… Primary schools are banning parents from dropping children off at the gate in their cars and are using teachers as traffic wardens to fine offenders £100. If the same parent is caught 3 times then they […]
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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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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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SATs spelling test cancelled
SATs spelling test cancelled This follows the news I posted yesterday regarding pupils planning to strike Half a million year 2 students are set to take part in their SAT exams next month, but due to an error, one of the papers has been cancelled and won’t be going ahead. The spell and grammar test was […]
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Pupils going on strike
Pupils going on strike Thousands of pupils are set to go on strike in may I have been contacted by Kelly who is a fan of my Facebook page, Ashleigh Money Saver, as she wanted to make me aware of the pupil strike. I have been looking into it and it is quite interesting. A […]
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Claims school children were put in a store cupboard
Claims school children were put in a store cupboard An investigation is currently taking place after claims children were put into a store cupboard at a school in Wigan. Wigan council confirmed they are looking into the allegations made against a member of staff at Leigh CE Junior School. Victoria Francis told the Manchester Evening News she […]
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Your child could be entitled to free home to school transport.
Your child could be entitled to free home to school transport. Would this help you out? Do you have a school aged child? Did you know that they could be entitled to free home to school transport? Lot’s of people aren’t aware of the government run scheme and therefore haven’t thought to apply but I […]
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School Bans Childs E-Cig
A mother has told of her anger after school bans childs E-cig The 14 year old boy needed his e-cig to kick his 10 a day habit 14 year old Mason had his electronic cigarette taken away after staff found him ‘vaping’ at school. His mother Sue, said Mason had started smoking when he was […]
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Would You Allow Your Child To Urinate In The School Playground?
A head teacher has sent a letter to parents regarding urinating in the school yard Would you allow your child to urinate in the school playground? It was only a few weeks ago that a head teacher hit the headlines because she asked parents not to bring their children to school whilst wearing pyjamas. Now there […]
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