7 h. ago Stressed out parents back to school fears revealed –from forgotten lunch to backpack

As children return to school, the stress of British parents rises as they contemplate forgetting the basics such as school lunch, uniform or even their kid's bag

Politics

8 h. ago Parents accuse school of changing uniform rules just days before kids return

Parents of students who attend Dixons Brooklands Academy in Manchester were left stunned following an alleged uniform change just before the start of the new term

Politics

9 h. ago How to spot head lice and treatment options as parents warned after back

As children return to the classroom they are at a higher risk of catching hair nits 🏫

Events

10 h. 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

17 h. 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

29 h. ago Parents accuse school of changing uniform policy days before kids return to class

The school says it informed parents of the new guidelines before the summer holidays

Events

34 h. ago Reform UK's deputy leader claims parents are 'using and abusing' free taxis for SEND children and warns 'unsustainable' spending will bankrupt local councils

Richard Tice warned 'unsustainable' spending on SEND provision is set to 'bankrupt' local councils as he called for changes.

Events

35 h. ago NSPCC urges parents to follow five steps when posting school photos

The charity issued the warning for parents who enjoy sharing back-to-school photos

Culture

35 h. ago HMRC alerts parents who could be missing out on 'up to £2,000' a year

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning to parents who could be missing out on financial support to help with childcare costs

Events

36 h. ago Parents warned they could face £80 fine for breaking law on school run

More cars are expected to be on the roads as the new school term starts

Events

37 h. ago Parents ditch Ofsted for ‘spurious’ TikTok advice to pick schools

The Good Schools Guide (GSG) warns parents against trusting online accounts in their reports about the quality of schools

Politics

59 h. ago Girl, six, dies from brain tumour after symptoms were dismissed as 'lazy eye'

Heartbroken mum Elysee Cook, 30, from Leeds, is warning parents of the symptoms of a rare brain tumour, hoping other families can get an earlier diagnosis than her daughter Octavia

Events

68 h. ago Urgent warning to parents as '1 in 5' children at risk of measles and whooping cough

Almost 19 per cent of young children have not received their pre-school booster jab

Events

68 h. ago 'I’m a dog mum and these are my tricks for hair free floors'

Sarah warned other pet parents that their go-to cleaning products might not be as pet-friendly as they think

Politics

4 d. ago People on Universal Credit eligible for UK Government bonus of up to £1,200

Three million people claiming certain benefits can now take advantage of the Help to Save scheme.

Politics

4 d. ago Revealed: The VERY essential test you must make sure your children take before they go back to school

From buying school uniform to shopping for stationery, parents have a lot to think about in the run up to the new term - but there's one vital task that over a third of UK mothers and fathers are forgetting.

Politics

4 d. ago Sainsbury's Tu Clothing unveils 2025 school uniform range from as little as £3

Sainsbury's Tu Clothing range includes skirts priced as low as £5 and a pack of three shirts for £4

Economics

5 d. ago Warning to parents over baby sleeping bags that 'pose suffocation risk' being sold online

Parents have been advised to be cautious when purchasing baby sleeping bags

Events

5 d. ago Parents warned of HMRC deadline that could see them miss out on £1,354 a year

There are only a few days left for parents to check they are not missing out on thousands

Events

5 d. ago Urgent warning for parents as experts find dozens of baby sleeping bags sold online ‘pose suffocation risk’

Online marketplaces had been allowing the sale of products officially recalled by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) for suffocation risks

Events