School & Family

Could children under 16 be banned from social media? What parents need to know

Nurseries warn they face closure as National Insurance hike impacts costs

Private school VAT changes: what parents need to know about the legal challenge

children with LEGO santa at LEGOLAND

How to get LEGOLAND at Christmas tickets

Family at Alton Towers's Christmas event

How to get tickets for Alton Towers family Christmas event

little boy with parent brushing his teeth

11 of the best toothbrushes for babies, toddlers and children – tried and tested

More disabled children could soon thrive in mainstream schools under new SEN reforms

Private school fees set to rise: what parents need to know about the new VAT

Schools enhance maternity pay to keep female teachers in the classroom

How to manage your finances for maternity leave: 4 tips from a money expert

Chancellor announces £1 billion for SEN and tripled breakfast club budget

Swap sweets for stickers this Halloween, dentists urge parents

Children’s handwriting skills could fall behind as screen time soars, warns expert

How kids’ smartwatches are changing parenting in the digital age

Toy drones could require licences like cars, says UK terrorism tsar

Chancellor pledges £1.4bn to overhaul schools and triple free breakfast club funding

Cash gifts for kids: why parents are embracing this modern birthday trend

halloween face paint ideas for kids

5 spooky Halloween face painting ideas for kids

How to face paint a ghost for Halloween: step-by-step guide

Child with their face painted a pirate and wearing a pirate hat

How to face paint a pirate: step-by-step guide

Child with their face painted as a vampire

How to face paint a vampire for Halloween: step by step guide

Child with their face painted as a witch

How to face paint a witch for Halloween: step-by-step guide

Disadvantaged children risk being left out of free childcare, say UK charities

Kids and a woman watching something on their tablets and phones

School & Family

How to put parental controls on iPhone

Ministers scrap ‘free childcare’ label as frustration grows over soaring nursery fees

Roblox introduces new child-safety rules to protect young users

teenager with painted nails watching YouTube on smart phone

Instagram launches new ‘Teen Accounts’ to keep young users safe

Government pauses plans for 44 new state schools in England

Free school meals trial feeds 20,000 more children in England

The best Christmas films to watch on Disney Plus in 2024