back to school

As families get ready for the new school year, Marks & Spencer has conducted a survey to explore the real-life challenges and priorities parents face when purchasing school uniforms and has offered solutions for parents when buying school uniform.

The survey found that 41% of parents purchase new pieces of school uniform twice a year, with shoes (53...

Many people, especially parents and children, experience “September anxiety” as going back to school marks a time of significant transition and change. This anxiety can stem from a variety of factors, such as the end of a relaxing summer routine, the stress of preparing for a new academic year, and the uncertainty or fear of the unknown for both parents and children. The start of school can...

· Survey reveals 3 in 4 parents worry about academic slips during holidays

· Leading tutoring provider shares easy tips to help children get back on track

As millions of children across the UK head back to classrooms, 75% of parents worry their children have slipped academically during the...

As summer holidays come to an end and children head back to school, Boots Superintendent Pharmacist Claire Nevinson shares her top tips to help keep children healthy during term time.

The Autumn/Winter season often sees an increase in common illness rates such as cold or flu, norovirus, scarlet fever and even chicken pox. Claire Nevinson, shares the best ways to help prevent children...

• New research from 100Green reveals that two-fifths (37%) of school runs that could be walked are unnecessarily driven, despite half of parents (47%) saying they want to walk their kids to school more often
• Over the course of the next school year (39 weeks) , these drives to school would cause an unnecessary 341,640 tonnes of CO2e - the equivalent of 50,167 flights from London
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• Families could save more than £13 million a week on energy costs as children go back to school this week[1]
• Cooking, television watching and dishwasher use are set to fall by the biggest amount, potentially saving each household around £125 a year [2]

• With energy prices set to rise from October, Uswitch.com encourages households to take
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Children that have been out of routine sleep for six weeks may find it difficult to get back into routine after the summer holidays.

While the adjustment might not work on night one, doing the right things will ensure that your child adapts as quick as possible.

So, here are five tips shared by a sleep expert, Dr Deborah Lee, working alongside Get Laid Beds for making a...

With back-to-school season right around the corner, it’s never too soon to stock up on learning toys and gadgets that help make the transition that bit smoother. LeapFrog has got you covered with an exciting range of educational tools that turn homework hassles into engaging, interactive play. From high-tech gadgets to captivating books, their lineup is designed...

The summer holidays are fast coming to a close with kids and parents across the country preparing to go back to school next week.

A recent YouGov survey found that uniforms (67%) and school shoes (66%) are the most commonly purchased items during the back-to-school shopping season . This weekend, parents who still have last-minute shopping to do might be interested in a survey...

As September approaches, the familiar buzz of "back to school" season begins to resonate. Shops are filled with school supplies, uniforms, and lunchboxes while families prepare for the routine of frantic mornings and packed schedules. However, for many, this September marks a departure from tradition. Instead of the usual rush to return to the classroom, more families embrace the opportunity...