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Term time holidays now a criminal offence
27th April 2017
The supreme court has upheld the ban on parents taking their children out of school for family holidays during term time, marking the end of 'legal' term time holidays for parents and their children... read more
Welsh minister tells parents they can take their children on holiday during term time
8th February 2017
Welsh Minister Huw Lewis has advised schools and parents in Wales that they can take up to 10 days holiday during term time. To read the full article, click here. ... read more
SCHOOL’S OUT: Two in three parents would take their kids on holiday during school term-time
13th April 2015
Two in three parents would take their kids on holiday during school term-time, a new study has shown. Read the full article here www.holidayhypermarket.co.uk ... read more
Poor children segregated on to 'Pupil Premium' tables Ofsted claims
29th January 2015
Ofsted has criticised some schools for grouping disadvantaged children together on so-called “pupil premium tables” in classrooms. Click here to read the full story. ... read more
Why Finland has the best education system in the world: NBC nightly news
9th April 2014
Finland's teachers come from the top 10% of graduates just like doctors and lawyers - Finland's best and brightest are chosen to teach. However, in the US, 47% of teachers come from the bottom third... read more
TED Talks: How to escape education's Death Valley
8th April 2014
A presentation by Sir Ken Robinson... read more
TED Talks: Does school kill creativity?
7th April 2014
A presentation by Sir Ken Robinson ... read more
Diagnosing Special Educational Needs
18th July 2012
If you think your child is struggling at school, either academically or socially or whether you have concerns but you are unable to pinpoint what the problem might be, it could be that your chi... read more
Special Educational Needs: Getting your child the support they need
10th July 2012
If your child is experiencing difficulties at school, whether they are not progressing in their school work or they are having problems interacting with other children, or if you have concerns abou... read more
Should parents sit on the Board Of Governors? (updated 29.4.17)
20th June 2012
If you are a parent with a problem or grievance with your child's school, you are required to follow the schools complaint's procedure. Currently, this is a standard procedure for most schools and o... read more
Your rights: Deferring your child's primary school place (updated 29.4.17)
16th June 2012
Your rights - Deferring your child's primary school place Most primary schools expect their new intake of reception children to start school in the September following their fourth birthday. Howeve... read more
Timetables for all primary schools
31st May 2012
You would have thought that when your child starts primary school, one of the first things you would be given is a weekly timetable. This is not so in the state sector however, and if your schoo... read more
Not being allowed to go to the toilet during class poses serious health risks (updated 29.4.17)
22nd May 2012
Given the scale of the problem of children not being allowed to go to the toilet during class, it is important that parents are made aware of the psychological effects and health risks associated... read more
Church School Admissions - the unfairness of it all
17th May 2012
Are you one of the thousands of parents required to go to church in order for your child to attend your local church school? If you are not already aware of this, the vast majority of church sc... read more
The Suggestion Box - Why every school should have one
15th May 2012
For many parents, approaching their teacher or school about a matter to do with their child or the school itself, may be difficult for a number of reasons. Some parents may find their teacher unap... read more
Plimsolls - Not feet for purpose?
12th May 2012
If your child is expected to wear plimsolls for any length of time during the school day, then they could be doing untold damage to their feet. Plimsolls are made for short-term wear, up to an hou... read more
Going to the toilet during class (updated 29.4.17)
11th May 2012
Has your child ever come home and told you they weren't allowed to go to the toilet during class? Being allowed to go to the toilet is not only a basic human right, it is also a medical necessit... read more
Magnesium - The Miracle Mineral
4th May 2012
If your child is irritable and moody, has difficulty sleeping, is constipated, anxious or stressed, they could be deficient in Magnesium. Fish, leafy greens and vegetables are good sources of mag... read more