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Government launches crackdown on mobile phones in schools

Schools will receive new guidance on prohibiting mobile phone use during the school day.

Mobile phones are set to be prohibited in schools across England as part of the government’s plan to minimise disruption and improve behaviour in classrooms.

New mobile phones in schools guidance issued today (19 February 2024) backs headteachers in prohibiting the use of mobile phones throughout...

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26 per cent of parents in West Country say they are struggling with the cost of sending their children to school.

  • New National Parent Survey reveals 54 per cent of parents in the South West say they are worried about the cost of school uniform with 50 per cent expressing concerns over paying for school trips.
  • 1 in 6 parents in the South West report that their children have experienced depression, equivalent to 136,660 children, according to survey, with anxiety hitting almost 1 in 2 (47
  • ...
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Back to school: making the walk fun and educational

Walking to school is a great way for you and your child to get some exercise early in the morning, and it offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the world together too. This is the perfect time to think about ways that you can make this walk even more fun for both you and your child, and add some exploration and learning elements to the experience too.

As well as getting in some...

Back-to-School Sleep: 6 Steps to Bedtime Success

For many parents, the return to school brings about a familiar dilemma: helping our kids shift from summer freedom to a structured bedtime routine. With 9,073,832 students in the last headcount, bedrooms all over the nation will be having the same struggle.

Rest is crucial, not just for those growing bodies, but to fuel their young minds for the classroom. Shifting them from their...

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Getting back-to-school ready: Ex-teacher shares tips for parents

As summer comes to an end, parents across the country are gearing up for the back-to-school season. However, transitioning from the laid-back summer routine to the structured school schedule can be a challenge for both parents and children with searches for “back to school advice” increasing by 280% in the past 30 days.

That’s why life insurance broker Reassured has teamed up with ex...

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Top Tips for Starting School in September

September will be here before we know it and with the start of a new term. If you’re little one is due to start this year it can seem like a huge change for both them and you! To help you manage the start of this massive milestone here are my top tips on how to prepare your child for their big day.

Start the toilet training process

Make sure your child can go to the toilet...

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Speedy and stress-free school shoe shopping tips

Dreading the prospect of going out to get your child's school shoes before the start of term ? You're not alone. All parents will be familiar with the feeling of exhaustion that this practical and necessary task can bring: busy shops, bored kids and being overwhelmed with choices can add up to an experience that is lacking in fun!

But it doesn't have to be this way. Footwear experts...

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North West and Yorkshire primary schools trust introduces ‘7 musts’ for kids before they grow up

A North West and West Yorkshire primary schools trust Pupil Parliament develops trailblazing ‘7 musts’ for pupils across its 15 schools to complete.

Focus-Trust’s Pupil Parliament consists of pupils who have been elected by their peers to represent their school at the trust level. The ‘7 Musts of Focus-Trust’ began as a recent Pupil Parliament project, inspired by books such as '100...

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All state secondary schools now have a life-saving defibrillator

Students and teachers in all eligible secondary schools will now have access to life-saving equipment to use in an emergency thanks to the delivery of 5,435 defibrillators, backed by £19 million of government support.

This means that the government has met its commitment to ensure that all state-funded schools in England have access to this life-saving equipment by the end of the academic...

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Separating parents urged to mediate to avoid missed milestones

Voucher scheme provides families with up to £500 to put towards mediation

The last few weeks before the summer holidays can be an exciting time for school children, with many events such as graduation, sports day, school transition days and award presentations planned to mark the end of another academic year and the start of a new journey.

However, it can also be a difficult...

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