School Life

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5 ways to help your teenager deal with exam results anxiety

10 of the best kids water bottles

10 of the best water bottles for kids

11 of the best school lunch boxes for kids including 6 product shots

11 of the best school lunch boxes, lunch bags and bento boxes for kids

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10 of the best pencil cases for school

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Back to school uniform shopping - the ultimate checklist

10 of the best kids school shoes including 6 product shots from brands such as Kickers, Next, Start-rite and more

Best school shoes for girls and boys

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Best kids backpacks for school, childcare or travel

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School uniforms tried and tested by families for 2024 — for wear, wash, fit and quality

10 important primary school tests your child may have to take

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Primary school offersHow to appeal if you don’t get the primary school place you want

Chart for GSCE grades 1 to 9 and how they compare to A to U grades

What do the GCSE 1-9 grades mean and how do they compare with A*-G system?

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10 questions to ask when visiting a primary school

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Learning & Play

7 simple hacks to teach your child to put their shoes on the right feet

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Is your child wearing the 'wrong' school shoes?

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Starting school: the mum's Dear Teacher poem you need to read – and the teacher's reply

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The teacher's home visit: everything you need to know

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Lateral flow tests in schools: how do they work and will my child get them?

Why can’t my daughter wear knee length socks at secondary school?

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Plus: best face masks for kidsDoes my baby or child need a face mask?

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£1bn fundWill your child get free tutoring to catch up on their school work?

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How to make a lava lamp with your child

BBC Bitesize launches

Launches this weekBBC Bitesize Daily – celebrities join teachers as lessons revealed

best activity books

Best activity books and home learning books for every age group

Will your child still be able to go to school? Here's the list of critical workers and eligibility

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5 ways to grow your child's intelligence

Why do children lie - and when do they start doing it?

Starting primary schoolIs your child ready for school?

How to help your child make friends – expert advice

6 of the most ridiculous things about Sports Day

Should you ever lock your child in their room?