34 h. ago Children to get extra week off school so parents can take them on 'cheaper' holidays

Critics have warned that this change could result in the "dumbing down" of education

Society

37 h. ago How much parents will save on holidays at the Norfolk schools offering an extra week off at half

Pupils in some areas of England are having their autumn half-term break extended from one week to two - with school days then extended slightly throughout the year to make up the deficit.

Politics

45 h. ago Schools to give kids extra week off so parents can afford 'cheaper holidays'

Some schools are giving children an extra week off so that parents can afford "cheaper holidays". But the move has sparked fury among some parents and education campaigners

Politics

58 h. ago Schools to give pupils extra WEEK off so 'families can go on cheaper holidays'

School pupils could are set to be given an extra week over the autumn half term so parents can get cheaper holidays away with the scheme also aiming to cut staff absences

Politics

3 d. ago Voices: Kids need lessons on misogyny and Andrew Tate at school – who else is going to teach them?

From sexism and LGBT+ rights, to porn and ‘incel’ culture: new school guidance unveiled this week is designed to do one thing, writes parent Victoria Richards – stop our kids being awful to each other

Politics

6 d. ago Back to school shopping ‘starts in first week of summer break for some parents’

Some 42% of parents now opt for second-hand clothes to help ease the financial burden, research indicates.

Economics

7 d. ago Vanessa Hudgens pregnant as she shares glimpse of huge baby bump in loved

Vanessa Hudgens - best known for her role in the High School Musical film series - has announced this week that she's expecting another baby with her partner Cole Tucker

Politics

1 week ago Children face losing legal right to special needs help under new plans being considered by ministers

The Education Secretary refused to say whether children with special needs would still get the legal right to extra support at school under plans being considered by ministers

Politics

2 w. ago Tesco announces extra support for children and families facing hunger over the school holidays this summer

With the school holidays now underway, Tesco is providing extra help to support children and their families this summer, as part of its Stronger Starts programme. The initiatives are in response to the crucial need to support children who would normally receive free school meals during term time and are therefore at risk of missing meals during the holiday period.

Society

3 w. ago Teenager forced to expose herself in Met Police strip search says she may ‘never feel normal again’

Two Metropolitan Police officers have been sacked for gross misconduct following a four-week tribunal examining the strip-search in a Hackney school in 2020

Events

3 w. ago Team GB athlete Jennifer Dodds visits Trinity Primary School for special workshop

Team GB athlete Jennifer Dodds made a special appearance at Trinity Primary School last week to help deliver an exciting workshop on the importance of energy saving in partnership with British Gas.

Economics

3 w. ago Backstabbing, bitching and bribery. This is the shocking story of how I was set upon by the PTA power mums... and the cake sale that proved to be my downfall: SUSANNAH JOWITT

My children had only been at their primary school for a week when I was set upon by the dreaded Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

Events

3 w. ago New scheme launched by Aldi to help parents in summer holidays

The cost of looking after children during the six-week school summer break is an added pressure on families

Politics

3 w. ago Carnwath becomes Lanarkshire’s first ‘Breastfeeding Friendly’ town

A celebratory event was held this week at Carnwath Primary School.

Politics

4 w. ago How hot is too hot for school? Hot weather will continue next week

Make sure to check any uniform rules or closures with your school directly.

Politics