52 h. ago Families urged to check for free school meals for children as take

The free school meals programme was extended to 6,000 high school students in S1 to S3.

Society

4 d. ago Parents collecting children saw ‘true horror’, Southport Inquiry told

The public inquiry at Liverpool Town Hall heard evidence from parents and a businessman who confronted the killer during the attacks last year.

Society

7 d. ago Gentle parenting expert says children should be asked for consent over back to school photos

She told parents they should think about those who have lost children or whose kids have special needs and can't attend

Culture

7 d. ago Bluey movie release date revealed as parents are told to 'brace yourselves'

Popular children's cartoon Bluey is set to become a feature-length film with Disney and BBC Studios announcing its release date

Politics

1 week ago Baby girl shaken to death amid parents’ toxic relationship, court told

Kaylani Kalanzi suffered catastrophic brain injuries as well as a broken leg and ribs, and died in hospital

Events

1 week ago Parents warned to check if kids are eligible for up to £200 school uniform support

There are 22 councils in England on top of those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that offer parents big sums to pay for the end-of-summer expense. Parents have been urged to check if they are eligible

Events

1 week ago Parents urged to check if they're eligible for up to £200 school uniform support

School uniform grants are distributed by local councils, each with different rates and eligibility requirements

Economics

1 week ago Girl becomes orphan after dad kills mum and then himself in tragic murder

The teenager returned home in Katy, Texas, to find her parents dead and family members have told police the couple - a 48-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man - had experienced marital trouble

Events

1 week ago I’ve seen how big tech has transformed the classroom – and parents are right to be worried | Velislava Hillman

I’ve examined how commercial technologies reshape education – often in ways parents instinctively resist, but are told to ignoreDr Velislava Hillman is an academic, teacher, writer and consultant on educational technology and policy.A quiet transformation is unfolding in schools: commercial technology is rapidly reshaping how children learn, often without much public debate or inquiry.From the near-ubiquity of Google and Microsoft to speculative AI products such as Century Tech, big and ed tech alike promise “personalised learning” while harvesting vast amounts of data and turning education to monetisable widgets and digital badges.Dr Velislava Hillman is an academic, teacher, writer and consultant on educational technology and policy. She is the author of Taming Edtech Continue reading...

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1 week ago Big tech has transformed the classroom – and parents are right to be worried | Velislava Hillman

I’ve examined how commercial technologies reshape education – often in ways parents instinctively resist, but are told to ignoreDr Velislava Hillman is an academic, teacher, writer and consultant on educational technology and policy.A quiet transformation is unfolding in schools: commercial technology is rapidly reshaping how children learn, often without much public debate or inquiry.From the near-ubiquity of Google and Microsoft to speculative AI products such as Century Tech, big and ed tech alike promise “personalised learning” while harvesting vast amounts of data and turning education to monetisable widgets and digital badges.Dr Velislava Hillman is an academic, teacher, writer and consultant on educational technology and policy. She is the author of Taming Edtech Continue reading...

Science

1 week ago All parents told to do two things before kids go back to school

The Government has issued a reminder to parents ahead of the new school year

Politics

2 w. ago 'Our baby's heart beat 300 times a minute and we were told to say goodbye'

Erin Giles, from Dover, was rushed to hospital after her heart started beating 300 times a minute - her parents were told to prepare for the worst

Politics

2 w. ago Update issued to parents days before start of new school term

Thousands of parents have been told to check ahead of the start of the school year

Politics

2 w. ago Jude Bellingham's dad 'tried to confront his other son Jobe's manager' after he was subbed at HALF TIME during dismal display

Jobe Bellingham's father reportedly attempted to confront Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac after the teenager was hauled off at half time during the club's chaotic Bundesliga opener.

Society

2 w. ago 'Upset' father of Jobe Bellingham 'attempted to CONFRONT Dortmund manager' after he was subbed at HALF TIME during dismal display in Germany

Jobe Bellingham's father reportedly attempted to confront Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac after the teenager was hauled off at half time during the club's chaotic Bundesliga opener.

Society

3 w. ago Parents told to check school bags as mistake could cause injury

Experts say the start of the school year is a perfect time to check the weight of your child's school bag

Events

3 w. ago Parents urged to check school bag as there is a rule many don't know

An expert has warned you could cause trouble unless you carry out a simple check at the start of the year

Politics

3 w. ago Parents told to stop giving brand of gummies to children and to throw product away

The warning comes after the product was found to contain an undeclared prescription-only medicine

Society

3 w. ago Scots primary kids 'told to send explicit photos' after being targeted in WhatsApp group

Police have launched an investigation after primary six pupils were told "not to let parents know" after being added to the chat.

Events