6 h. ago Rollout of free breakfast clubs to begin this week for 750 schools

They are designed to give parents of primary school children 30 minutes of free childcare a day, or up to 95 hours a year.

Politics

12 h. ago Primary school teacher banned from classroom after online chats with undercover cop

Julian Barker, 50, sent images of a child and took part in 'sexualised' conversations while working as a supply teacher in Bolton

Events

44 h. ago More Manchester children are gaining first choice primary school places than their London peers

In some of England’s biggest cities more children got their first choice school this year than in 2024, according to a PA survey.

Politics

44 h. ago Knife taken into Scottish primary school as police called to investigate

Police were called to the grounds of the primary school on Wednesday

Events

60 h. ago Child loses out on school place with brother after primary moves premises, putting her out of catchment

Parents appeal after daughter turned down for school place at the primary they say they were never warned they were no longer in catchment for

Politics

3 d. ago More children in northern cities getting places at preferred school – study

Hundreds of thousands of families across England are finding out which primary school their child will be joining this September.

Politics

3 d. ago Despair for parents as more than one in four children miss out on their first choice primary school place in some areas... but it's great news for families in the North

Early survey results on National Offer Day reveals parents in London had a worse chance of getting their top school than those in other parts of the country.

Society

3 d. ago Primary school offer day 2025: How to appeal and what to do if your child did not get first choice

Parents will receive primary school offers for their children today - but you can appeal the decision if you do not get your first choice

Politics

3 d. ago Over 10,000 London children miss out on first preference primary school amid warning over tumbling birthrate

Overall, 87.9% of pupils in London received an offer from their first choice school, equivalent to 73,481 children, data revealed on Wednesday

Events

3 d. ago The Greater Manchester area where 95 per cent of parents are sending child to first choice primary school in September

Just 19 children due to start school in 2025 in the borough have not been given a place at one of their three preferences

Society

3 d. ago Chances of securing preferred primary school place depends on region

Hundreds of thousands of families across England are finding out on Wednesday which primary school their child will be joining in September.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We’re thinking of you’ – celebrities wish Churchtown marathon runners good luck

Gary Lineker and Gabby Logan offered their support to the runners ahead of the London Marathon.

Politics

3 d. ago Marcus Rashford '100 per cent' wants Manchester United return as Unai Emery makes £40m transfer admission

Aston Villa have the option to turn the Manchester United forward’s loan spell into a permanent one

Economics

3 d. ago Primary school offer day 2025: how to appeal if your child misses first choice

Children starting reception in September will find out on Wednesday which school they’ll be attending

Politics

3 d. ago Primary school places offer day 2024: When will parents receive the offers?

Children starting reception in September will find out today where they will study

Politics

3 d. ago How much it REALLY costs to move to the catchment area for a top school

Moving home to gain entry to a sought-after primary school can be a competitive business - not to mention expensive.

Politics

4 d. ago New website to help parents teach basic skills amid concerns over children’s school readiness

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson told The Independent new School Readiness website will teach skills such as going to the toilet and putting on a coat

Society

4 d. ago Parents to get help teaching children basics to be ready for school with new website

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has spoken to The Independent about the new School Readiness website to teach basic skills like going to the toilet or putting on coats as parents learn which primary school their child will attend

Society

4 d. ago Police issue statement after reports of man 'hiding in bushes' near primary school

The school sent a message to parents asking them to ensure their children remain 'vigilant'

Events

5 d. ago Brutal tactics of Ecuador's gangs who send decapitated enemies' heads to their wives and their hearts to their parents

The coastal nation has seen murder rates soar in recent years as drug lords and criminal masterminds dug their hooks into fresh territory and exploited its ports for maximum profit

Events