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Primary school places: What happens if I don’t get my first choice and can I...
PARENTS and carers will soon find out what school their child is attending ahead of the 2023/24 academic year.Here, we explain what you can expect to happen.Getty If your child doesn’t get their first...
View ArticleBeat summer hols boredom with delicious recipes perfect for kids to make –...
WITH half the summer holidays still to go, you might be running out of inspiration for ways to keep the kids busy.But help is at hand with these brilliantly simple recipes that could just inspire the...
View ArticleI’m a single mum – I skip meals to afford my son’s school uniform & feel like...
THE crushing cost of uniforms is hitting families hard, with thousands of parents feeling the pinch as the new school year looms.A poll commissioned by Fabulous as part of our Baby, Bank On Us campaign...
View ArticleI’m a school secretary – it’s hell after half-term, I blame the parents, it’s...
ANYONE would think that children have been back at school for 7 months rather than 7 weeks. Teachers who started flagging around the four-and-a-half-week mark are now crawling, battered and bruised,...
View ArticleThe air fryer hacks that turn bread into sweet treats and quick snacks...
IT’S half term and when the schools are closed it can be a challenge to keep everyone fed and entertained. So why not have a bake off?If you’ve got hungry mouths to feed this half term and you’re on a...
View ArticleMum burnout left me too exhausted to leave the house or get out of bed – the...
JUST when parents thought they had recovered from the school summer holidays, half-term is already upon us – bringing anxiety for many.But if your stress levels make you feel overwhelmed and exhausted,...
View ArticleWhen do children break up for Christmas 2023? School term dates for holidays...
IT can be hard for parents to keep track of the school term dates, which change from year to year. Here’s all you need to know about school dates for your child ahead of the new term in 2024....
View ArticleThe bargains hitting Aldi’s middle aisle this Thursday – including Dyson...
ALDI’S Middle Aisle is famed for its grab-before-it’s-gone bargains – from luxury perfume dupes to kitchenware essentials. And this Thursday’s offering is set to be no different with copycat Dyson...
View ArticleWhere can kids eat for free this half-term?
FROM holiday clubs to cinema trips and days out, half-term is expensive enough – and then you realise you have to feed the little rascals, too!And if you’re used to packed lunches or subsidised school...
View Article‘You’re spying on kids’ homes’, parents fume after head teacher admits to...
A SCHOOL which has been sniffing out truant pupils by checking household bins has been warned it could be breaking the law.Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, also admitted to...
View ArticleWe’re being fined £120 for taking our kids on holiday after teachers refused...
A FUMING dad has hit out at his son’s school’s rules after being denied permission to take him on holiday. Former Armed Forces worker Paul Hughes said he will be fined for taking his eldest away, but...
View ArticleConstruction to begin on new Mattel theme park in Midwest – complete with...
MATTEL has teased adventure seekers that they will soon be in for a wild ride as a new theme park is set to open in Kansas.The $487 million amusement park, which will be located in western Wyandotte...
View ArticleI’m a WAG & take my kids out of school to fit round their dad’s job – I’m...
A WAG has explained why she’s taking her kids out of school for six weeks this year. Abbie will be marrying fiance Callum Guy – who is a midfielder for club Carlisle United – this summer. WAG Abbie...
View ArticleI’m head of the PTA but took kids, 9 & 11, out of school for a trip to Disney...
FINES for parents taking their kids out of school will soon rise to £80 per child. But mum Emily Cleary, 46, says she saved so much money it was a “no-brainer” to book a break in term...
View ArticleParents are racing to Asda to nab summer school uniform that’s scanning for...
FROM new pencil cases to school lunches, it’s no secret that having kids doesn’t come cheap.And let’s not forget about pricey school uniform that your child is likely to grow out of in no time either....
View ArticleThe best UK spots for a picnic in May half-term – from sprawling London parks...
SPRING has officially sprung with the sun setting just before 9pm and the flowers starting to bloom.And when the weather starts to warm up, there’s nothing better than dining al fresco. Dining al...
View ArticleSue Radford finally reveals where Britain’s Biggest Family are spending half...
SUE Radford has finally revealed where Britain’s Biggest Family are spending half term.Yesterday, we saw the TV star share the reality of being a mum-of-22 as she and her bumper brood headed on their...
View ArticleMy ‘busy box’ will keep your kids entertained this half term – you’ll need...
A WOMAN has shared how you can make your very own ‘busy box’, to ensure that your little darlings stay entertained this half term.So if you are worried about how to keep your kids busy this week, then...
View ArticleI’m a gypsy & half term is mayhem on the estate – kids ‘shoot’ each other...
WITH half term finally here, Fabulous spoke to gypsy girl Chantelle Devonshire, to get the lowdown on what really happens on caravan estates during the holidays.Chantelle, a 22-year-old gypsy wife from...
View ArticleI’m a mum-of-four and saved £800 by staying home at half term – my kids did...
MUM-of-four Jennifer Barton, 41, tries a low-key, cost-free week at home to see if school holidays can be just as special – without the stress.IN the school holidays, I try to give my children the...
View Article‘Holidays are way more important than school – I’ll pay the fines if you...
TAKING kids out of school to go on holidays is “definitely right”, according to Katherine Ryan.The comedian, 40, argued that it is “much more enriching” to go away with family than it is to be in...
View ArticleInside ‘normal’ Kate Middleton’s half term with George, Charlotte & Louis as...
PRINCESS Kate has reportedly been “out and about” lately, but will be having a “low key” half term with the kids, claims a royal expert.The Princess of Wales shocked the nation after revealing she’d...
View Article‘Think how the teachers feel,’ people yell as Cara De La Hoyde shares the...
LOVE Island legend Cara De La Hoyde has shared the very relatable despair of spending half-term with her two children.Cara – who shares son, Freddie George, and daughter Delilah with hubby Nathan...
View Article‘Nothing better than van life’ boasts Sue Radford as she relaxes with a glass...
IT’S half term and that means only one thing – of course the Radford family have gone on holiday.This week, as the kids are off school for half term, Sue and Noel have treated their bumper brood to a...
View ArticleI’ll get fined £5k & go to court for taking my two kids out of school for...
A MUM-OF-TWO has told of her anger after learning that she could be charged up to £5k and have to go to court for removing her children from school during term time.Megan Beasley, who works in the...
View ArticleI’m taking my kids out of school for a holiday – I think it’s crazy I’ll get...
A WOMAN has revealed that she is taking her children out of school for a holiday, but thinks it’s crazy that she’ll get a fine. A mother named Hollie said that she can’t afford to go away during the...
View ArticleWe’re forced to pay £100s more just for a ‘hidden logo’ in bizarre school...
FURIOUS parents have blasted a Derbyshire school for making affordability “really hard” with new uniform rules.Tupton Hall School this week announced it would be introducing branded school uniform,...
View ArticleMy straight-A daughter was banned from class for having her EARS PIERCED –...
A FUMING mum has slammed a school’s “Victorian-style” uniform policy after her daughter was put in isolation for wearing earrings. Helen Gent’s 14-year-old daughter Lucille arrived at Magnus Church of...
View ArticleParents are setting alarms for next week as Aldi’s school uniform sale is...
ATTENTION parents! Aldi is launching their school uniform sale in their famous middle aisles next week, and it includes everything from shoes, PE kits and rucksacks.The Back to School range even...
View ArticleFrom anxious kids to moaning parents & Labour set to overwhelm state schools...
AS anyone who knows a teacher will tell you, they are modern day martyrs, constantly working: Before school, after school, during school. All our poor, poor teachers do is work.So spare a thought for...
View ArticleMy girl’s £100 designer shoes got her banned from class – next term I’m...
CHECKING her back-to-school shopping list, Whitney Ainscough, 30, starts online shopping. At the top is a school coat for her daughter Cora, 12.But instead of checking out the latest offerings from...
View ArticleI’m a teacher – the end of year gift students always buy us, but we can’t...
IF you are wondering what to get your child’s teacher for an end of year gift, then you’ve come to the right place.With many schools in the UK set to break up for the six week holidays very soon,...
View ArticleI’m a nursery teacher and there’s four end-of-year gifts I hate – please...
IF you are wondering what to get your child’s teacher for an end-of-year gift, then you’ve come to the right place.With many schools in the UK set to break up for the six week holidays very soon,...
View ArticleI have NO regrets after hauling kids out of school for term-time holiday –...
A MUM has expressed her fury after taking her children out of school for a sun-soaked term-time getaway – only to be hit with a stonking £480 fine.Tammy and David Lambert, from Trent Vale, have been...
View Article‘I’m a teacher and would LOVE this’ woman says, as mum shows off £5...
A MUM has shared the bargain end-of-term gift she made for her kid’s teachers using £5 B&M bargains.Cathryn, who posts under @cathrynlaurawood, revealed how she compiled miniature afternoon tea...
View ArticleParents race to nab new £15 picnic box from Morrisons – it’s perfect for...
PARENTS are racing to get to Morrisons, eager to get their hands on a brand new picnic box.The much-loved chain has launched a Family Picnic Box and it’s perfect for summer holidays and half term days...
View Article‘Need one asap’ shoppers sprint to Aldi to nab £4.99 buy & it’s perfect for...
SHOPPERS are racing to their nearest Aldi store, eager to get their hands on a new £4.99 buy.And not only is it great for those wanting to add style to their kitchen, but it’s perfect for keeping...
View ArticleMajor supermarket slashes the price of school uniforms for the end-of-year &...
IF you have kids that will go back to school or start in September, you may wish to pop to Tesco.The supermarket chain’s 25 per cent off school uniform sale is back, and shoppers are rushing to snap up...
View ArticleThe important back-to-school tasks parents are most likely to forget about –...
Parents have estimated they’ll get three quarters of their ‘back to school’ list done in time for term to start.A poll, of 1,000 parents of school-aged children, found buying new uniforms, getting...
View ArticleParents are forking out a whopping £236 replacing school uniform and...
THE average child will lose, damage or destroy £236 worth of school uniform during their time at primary school.A study of 1,200 parents with children aged four to 16, found 45 per cent of kids will...
View ArticleI spent just £3 in Primark and kept my kid entertained for hours on the...
A WOMAN has revealed that she nabbed a £3 buy from Primark and it kept her daughter entertained for hours.So if the thought of keeping your child busy for the next six weeks is sending shivers down...
View ArticleI hate the summer holidays – my 14-year-old gives me nothing but attitude and...
A WOMAN has admitted that she hates the six week summer holidays. The mum-of-two confessed that not only do the school holidays make her feel like a maid, but she also feels as though she is running a...
View ArticleI live in a caravan park & hate the school summer holidays – my shower goes...
A WOMAN has revealed that she lives in a static caravan and can’t stand the school summer holidays.Katie, who is from the UK and is known online as ‘The Caravan Mum’, revealed that whilst she normally...
View ArticleDad-of-22 Noel Radford shares trick to keep kids busy this summer – it gets...
NOEL Radford has shared a simple trick that he swears by to keep his kids busy.So with the summer holidays finally here, if the thought of entertaining your little ones for six weeks sends shivers down...
View ArticleI take my kids away on holiday during term time for 5 years & never been...
A MUM has claimed to have found a loophole in the education system which has allowed her to take her kids away on holiday during term time. For the last five years, Jenny has confidently jetted across...
View Article‘It makes mornings less chaotic,’ genius mum hack for getting kids back to...
MANY kids head back to school this week after a bumper seven-week break.And while it’s been a trying time for parents, returning to the classroom can be hard for both youngsters and their mums and...
View ArticleCleaning pro reveals savvy trick which means you NEVER have to iron the kids...
AS the new school year kicks off, all parents know that school uniforms never stay pristine for very long.But there are ways to ensure your kids look the part, even without ironing their uniform.GettyA...
View ArticlePrince William lets slip exactly how he is spending half term break with...
PRINCE William is currently enjoying some time off with his kids as it’s currently their school half term holidays.However, the future king let slip about one activity he made sure he did this...
View ArticleAre schools open on Election Day 2024?
SCHOOL operations on Election Day 2024 vary across the United States.With policies differing from state to state, and even by individual school districts, here’s everything we know about election day...
View ArticleI’ve been fined because SCHOOL put my kid in isolation for getting ears...
A MUM is facing court, after refusing to pay a fine she received due to her daughter having her ears pierced. Helen Gent’s daughter Lucille, 14, returned after the May half-term wearing “tiny” stud...
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