More London families secure place in top-choice primary school
More families in the capital secured a place at their top choice of primary school this year amid a significant drop in the number of applications during the pandemic, figures show.
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Teachers who face protests against LGBT+ lessons must be supported – union
Teachers and pupils who face protests against LGBT+ inclusive lessons should be fully supported, a union conference has been told.
Nearly eight in 10 parents ‘hope to develop better money habits’
Nearly eight in 10 parents with younger children are hoping to develop better money habits in the coming months, a survey has found.
Teachers subjected to abuse by parents interrupting online lessons – union
Some parents have seen it as “fair game” to comment on teachers’ competence and to interfere during online lessons amid the pandemic, a union leader has said.
SPONSORED: Financial lifeline for struggling families across Aberdeenshire
Lockdown has been tough on all of us – but particularly for families, some of whom have found themselves in a financial crisis as a result.
Adults living with children slightly more at risk of Covid-19 infection – study
Adults living with children during the pandemic’s second wave were only slightly more at risk of developing Covid-19 than those who lived without them, a new study suggests.
Adults living with children slightly more at risk of Covid-19 infection – study
Adults living with children during the pandemic’s second wave were only slightly more at risk of developing Covid-19 than those who lived without them, a new study suggests.
Family support overhaul to breathe new life into rural Scotland
Population decline in rural Scotland could be tackled with plans to widen fertility treatment, offer “support packages” to attract new families and breathe new life into communities with remote working.
Heads receiving threatening letters from parents opposed to face masks, MPs hear
School leaders are receiving “threatening letters” from parents who do not want their children to wear face coverings in classrooms, MPs have heard.
Childcare costs rising and families left struggling, says report
Parents are paying 4% more for childcare for under-twos than they were a year ago and 5% more for children aged two, a report has found.
Parents of dependent children aged 0-4 ‘more likely to be vaccine-hesitant’
Parents of children under the age of four are significantly more likely to be hesitant about taking a coronavirus vaccine than those without dependent children, figures show.
Chances of securing preferred secondary school place depends on region
There are signs that fewer children are gaining places at their first choice of secondary school in a number of areas of England, a survey suggests.
Government launches drive to persuade parents to send children back to class
Ministers are launching a campaign to persuade parents in England that it will be safe for their children to return to face-to-face lessons next month.
Face coverings in secondary schools will not be compulsory, says minister
Face coverings and asymptomatic Covid-19 tests in secondary schools will not be compulsory when pupils in England return to class next month, the schools minister has confirmed.
Parents urged not to drop their guard as Scotland’s youngest pupils make return to classrooms today
Primary school children are parting from their parents for their first time in months today as Scotland's youngest pupils return to school.
Public urged to do a #LittleGoodDeed to help struggling parents
Almost two-thirds of parents of under-fives have felt they are letting their children down or are inadequate as parents during the latest lockdown, polling suggests.
Nearly one in three parents would be ’embarrassed if child wanted counselling’
Nearly a third of parents say they would feel embarrassed if their child wanted counselling, a survey suggests.
Organisers hope schools festival ‘could kickstart mental health revolution’
Two campaigners who have launched the country’s first day-long online festival devoted to wellbeing for students and teachers hope it is the start of “a mental health revolution in our schools and colleges”.
North-east dad in court after smacking daughter, 6
A father has been handed unpaid work after smacking his six-year-old daughter so hard he left bruises - because she wouldn't go to bed.
Covid-19 could cause permanent shift towards virtual parents’ evenings
Schools could move parents’ evenings online and older pupils may be given greater flexibility to learn from home even after restrictions have lifted.
Pupil motivation on remote education ‘significant concern’ for parents – Ofsted
Keeping pupils motivated to study remotely is a significant challenge for parents and headteachers, England’s schools watchdog has warned.
Middle-class children ‘spend more time learning’ in lockdown than poorer peers
Children from middle-class families are spending more time each day learning during this lockdown compared with their poorer peers, a survey suggests.
SPONSORED: International School Aberdeen cultivates leaders – creators of change
In March, schools were given two days to prepare for a lockdown in response to a virus of which – six weeks earlier – nobody had heard.
Moreen Simpson: Mums and dads deserve to be recognised for tough role
As our children might be back to their desks in August, can I send a wee Hero-gram to a group who’ve so far missed out on the pandemic praise? The mums and dads.
People must use their own judgement when travelling to see loved ones beyond their own area
Nicola Sturgeon has said people can travel beyond their local area to visit family from next week but must use their judgement on whether it is safe to do so.
Aberdeen council to chase parents for £434,000 unpaid school meal debts
Aberdeen council chiefs have revealed plans to recover £434,000 in school meal debts from parents in the city.
Parents find sex education conversations easier than tech talk, survey says
More than half of parents would rather discuss sex education with their children than technology, a new survey suggests.
‘More flexibility and choice’ for Aberdeen parents as nursery shake-up revealed
Options for nursery provision in Aberdeen as part of a national early learning and childcare shake-up can today be revealed.
Can you help this north-east charity find storage for donated baby clothes?
An appeal has been launched to help find a storage facility for a north-east charity.
New family room created at Aberdeen shopping centre
Parents needing some time out during a shopping trip in Aberdeen can make use of a new family room.