16 h. ago The school run could be about to drastically change across Greater Manchester

According to TfGM, around a third of traffic at peak times in the morning or afternoon is from children being taken to and from school

Politics

3 d. ago How authorities in Greater Manchester want to change the school run

Transport for Greater Manchester wants to increase the number of 'School Streets'

Culture

8 d. ago New school uniform law will see prices change for millions of pupils

The new measures will limit the number of items unique to a school that have to be bought from designated suppliers.

Economics

8 d. ago My daughter's surname is so rude she's been relentlessly teased at school

A mother, believed to be from the US, is keen to help her eight-year-old avoid the relentless teasing her father endured at school and has turned to Reddit for advice.

Politics

1 week ago A high school singing audition inspired by Flashdance haunted me for years – until I found my voice again | Nova Weetman

My singing voice is rarely tested, except for the occasional Happy Birthday. But a music festival choir singalong changed everythingWhen I was 16 I eagerly auditioned for our high school musical, singing a verse and the chorus from the Irene Cara song Flashdance What a Feeling. Instead of taking the music teacher’s advice and picking something suitable for my voice, I chose this song because I secretly wanted to be just a dancer with a welding mask – just like the star of the film.Preparations were intense. I spent hours rehearsing at home, nailing down the lyrics and watching the same scene over and over on my treasured VHS copy of Flashdance. I would have attempted some of the dance moves too but it was clear to everyone that was never going to be to my advantage. Continue reading...

Culture

2 w. ago Free school breakfast clubs launch TODAY in 'game changing' moment

The first 750 schools will host free breakfast clubs from today in a move Keir Starmer has branded 'game-changing' - see the full list to see if your child is affected

Politics

2 w. ago Gatwick is worst airport for flight delays for second year in a row

Departures from the West Sussex airport were an average of more than 23 minutes behind schedule in 2024.

Transport

2 w. ago Brazilian butt lift ads which promised ‘perfect peachy look’ banned

The ads which promoted liquid Brazilian butt lifts in Manchester exploited women’s insecurities around body image, the Advertising Standards Authority said.

Events

2 w. ago From homework to housework, how British attitudes have changed since the 1930s

Study shows women today are happier being women – but getting up to go to work remains as punishing as everThe mundane tasks of everyday life, such as homework after school and household chores at the weekend, may not have changed in the past 80 years, but societal attitudes towards them could not be more different.A study by the Policy Institute at King’s College London (KCL), comparing public attitudes now and in the 1930s and 40s, reveals how significantly views on everyday life in Britain have shifted over the decades. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago Plan your menu, get kids involved and be realistic: how to pack better school lunches

Guardian readers share their tips and tricks for cutting down food waste when packing school lunchesChange by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comParents of school-age children have their work cut out for them when it comes to providing good nutrition, particularly where school lunches are concerned. But with a bit of planning, there are ways to pack a lunch that gets eaten and reduce waste in the process. Here, readers share their tips for better packed lunches and ways to cut waste. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago New child protection authority to be created as government criticised for 'no real progress' on abuse inquiries

It will 'provide national leadership and learning' the government say

Culture