Family

Thousands of working families in the South West could be missing out on an opportunity to get up to £2,000 a year to help with the cost of childcare, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents, ahead of February half term.

Tax-Free Childcare – the 20% childcare top-up – provides eligible working families with up to £500 every three months (or £1,000 if their child is disabled) towards...

HELP THEM PUT THEIR BEST FOOT FORWARD

• Pip & Henry is a new stylish, durable and sustainable made footwear brand for children.
• With the average British families buying 60 million pairs for their children each year, these kid friendly shoes are made from 80% environmentally friendly materials and responsibly sourced to help reduce this impact.
• Available in a
...

What is an Unaccompanied Minor (UM)?

This is an airline term used for children who have booked and paid for a UM service with an airline. Most airlines have rules in place as to how old children must be to fly alone, under this age they are required to book the UM service, the ages vary with each airline.

At the time of booking, parents are required to provide full details of who...

Twinkl have come together with Charlie Mackesy, author of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse , to help encourage important conversations amongst young children in the classroom and at home Global educational publisher Twinkl and much-loved British artist, illustrator and author, Charlie Mackesy are launching educational resources featuring illustrations and quotes from Charlie’s bestselling...