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How to cope with exam stress
Exams can be a stressful time for students and families. This article offers guidance from the Department for Education and Childline on recognising signs of stress, creating healthy routines, and supporting mental wellbeing during exam season. A must-read for parents, teachers, and young people alike.
Jun 4
Education: the fundamentals – Eleven facts about the education system in England
This article presents eleven critical insights into the state of education in England—covering funding gaps, teacher retention, pupil outcomes, and system pressures. Understand the challenges, evidence, and context driving education policy today.
Jun 4
Different types of UK schools
This article from Bedrock Learning breaks down the UK’s diverse school system, including state, private, grammar, academy, and faith schools. Designed for parents and educators, it provides a clear overview to help families make informed decisions about their child’s educational pathway.
Jun 4
Should grandparents give parenting advice?
Raising a bilingual child brings lifelong benefits. This guide helps families support their child’s language development at home and beyond—making learning two languages feel natural and joyful.
Jun 4
They just disappear’: Southern Delaware school district faces civil rights complaint over English learner support
Exterior view of Mariner Middle School in the Cape Henlopen School District, with a visible school sign and school buses in the...
Jun 4
The Prevent duty: an introduction for those with safeguarding responsibilities
This official guidance introduces the Prevent duty—a key part of the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy that supports schools, colleges, and childcare providers in safeguarding learners from the risks of radicalisation. It outlines staff responsibilities, signs to look out for, and how to create safe learning environments that promote resilience and critical thinking among children and young people.
Jun 4
Commentary: Keep calm and carry on your routines – how to manage children over festive celebrations
Holiday dinners can be a minefield when children get cranky or overwhelmed. This article offers practical tips to help parents prepare their kids for big family gatherings like Christmas or Lunar New Year—minimizing meltdowns and making mealtime more enjoyable for everyone.
Jun 1
Solo parenting: “Yes, it is incredibly hard, but it is without doubt the most rewarding thing I have ever done.”
What I find most interesting, is the name that’s given to women like me: ‘Solo mother by choice’. It’s as close to a description that I guess one can find, however, for me, it is very much far from the reality.
May 30
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Landmark Update – October 2025: The Schools Bill on the Brink
The Government’s controversial Schools Bill—once championed as a cornerstone of “children’s wellbeing and educational reform”—is now stalled, dateless, and politically adrift.
Oct 222 min read
How AI is Reshaping British Education
For centuries, British education served a single, noble purpose: to shape independent minds—citizens tempered by moral clarity, disciplined reasoning, and broad cultural literacy.
Sep 294 min read
Blanket Safeguarding: When Protecting Children Becomes Overreach
The Government’s latest Call for Evidence on safeguarding in out-of-school settings (OOSS) announced today has triggered renewed concern across communities, especially among families who home educate or rely on religious or cultural supplementary education.
May 293 min read
Strategies for coping with stress as a parent – The Psychology Mum
Parenting can be overwhelming, but Dr Emma Hepburn—aka The Psychology Mum—offers simple, science-backed tools to ease stress. From visualizing your mental “capacity cup” to practicing compassionate self-talk and savoring tiny moments of rest, these small habits can make a big difference to your wellbeing as a parent.
May 283 min read
Farage Asked to Defend Faith and Freedom as 15,000 Parents Resist Labour’s Education Bill
Britain’s Leading Rabbinical Authority Issues Explosive Appeal to Reform UK Over Labour’s Controversial Schools Bill LONDON, 28 MAY 2025 — In a move set to send shockwaves through Westminster and beyond, the British Rabbinical Union - the authoritative voice of Britain’s Haredi Jewish leadership - has issued a formal letter to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and party chairman Richard Tice, urging them to take an uncompromising stand against the Labour government’s Schools Bill
May 273 min read
Why Parents Should Choose Toys That Teach, Not Just Entertain
Parents often put care into what they bring home for their children. No matter how simple it seems, each item affects how a child grows and learns. Thinking carefully about these choices can help shape positive habits and learning paths.
May 273 min read
Ex-PM Boris Johnson and wife Carrie announce birth of their fourth child in Instagram post
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have a welcomed a surprise new baby girl. Mrs Johnson, 37, revealed her fourth child with the Tory politician, 60 - and his ninth - is called Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson who was born on May 21. In an adorable Instagram post on Saturday, the Johnsons enjoyed pizza to celebrate the birth of their daughter at University College London Hospital.
May 251 min read
National Numeracy Day 2025: top tips for helping children feel more confident with maths
This Wednesday 21 May marks National Numeracy Day and we're sharing practical advice to boost number confidence. Maths and numeracy are essential life and work skills, and the government are committed to ensuring they remain a core part of every young person's learning.
May 203 min read
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