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A poll of 2,000 adults revealed over half get a boost from having something to look forward to

Having a holiday to aim for is key to mental wellbeing, survey shows

Over three-quarters of holidaymakers do some sort of fitness activities on holiday

Fitness travel is predicted to be the key holiday trend of 2025

Baby foods you should feed your children - and when to start (Photo: New Africa - stock.adobe.com)

Everything you need to know about food for your baby

The 210-place Waterside Primary School, Nottingham, featuring a nursery, was due to open on the growing Trent Basin estate in September last year.

Watch: ‘Immaculate’ brand new net-zero 'ghost school' will never open

Norovirus is highly contagious and cannot be killed by alcohol hand gels.

Parents warned to keep children with these symptoms off school

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Supermarket faces calls to end Danone-funded baby feeding trial

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Your workers rights if your child's school closes due to the weather

Schools are able to close if the weather makes it unsafe for staff or students to get there

How to find out if your child's school is open when it snows

Pupils at Winchester College, one of the UK's most famous private schools

How Britons really feel about VAT on private school fees

Private school fees could go up an average of more than £3,000 per year, new research warns

Private schools fees may rise 'thousands' for parents, as VAT kicks in

These are some of the key dates parents need to know for 2025

The key dates in education that parents need to know in 2025

Whether your child is university-bound or about to start primary school, here are the dates you need to know 📅

Amber Allott

These schools were among the country's highest performers in the most recent school year

England's top 20 secondary schools for 2025 named in league table

Some older school buildings may pose a safety risk

Government to survey older schools for defects - what you need to know

Selective grammar schools and comprehensive schools alike made the list in different parts of England

Each region's top 5 state secondary schools for 2025

All three of the new schools aim to fill a local need

A look at three new schools set to open in England in 2025

English schoolchildren have plenty of holidays to look forwards to throughout the year

England's school holiday and term dates for 2025 - full list

Getting your child to sleep this Christmas Eve can be a challenge.

Top tips on how to get your child to sleep this Christmas Eve

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

Families eligible for free school meals don't have to go without during the holidays

Food, childcare, and other help available for families over Christmas

The bill could mean big changes for schools and families who home school alike

What parents need to know about Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

These are among Leicestershire's top performing primary schools in the last academic year

Leicestershire's 17 top-rated state primary schools of 2024

TUI trips to Lapland, of course, include a visit to see Santa Claus

I visited Lapland on a TUI trip of a lifetime - my advice to parents

That Christmas. Pictured: Santa Claus. Picture: Netflix.

Adorable Christmas movie treat to keep kids entertained

The East Midlands has plenty of successful primary schools on offer

The East Midlands' 30 top state primary schools for 2024 named

A poll of 1,000 adults with children aged between three and 10 found their offspring have as many as eight toys they have never enjoyed

7 in 10 parents say kids have 'piles' of unopened toys from Christmas

Mice pies, Christmas pudding, and Christmas cake are just some of the few things Gen Z are turning their back on this Christmas

Gen Z are turning their back on Christmas traditional favourites

There is no shortage of high-performing secondary schools for Leicestershire parents to choose from

Leicestershire's 13 leading state secondary schools for 2024

These schools are some of the East Midlands' finest

The East Midlands' 26 best-performing state secondary schools for 2024

These schools are some of the best the region has to offer 🥇

Amber Allott

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'I'm only spending £100 on each child this Christmas - a fair amount'

Parents in the dark: EE shines light on misunderstanding around digital dangers

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I love Winter Wonderland disasters - but here's how to dodge them

Aldi's selection of baby and toddler products is in store from today

Baby and Toddler products have just landed in Aldi's middle aisle

A poll of 2,000 parents with children aged between 10 and 20 found 85 per cent worry they will give their offspring bad financial advice

Parents worry they will give their kids bad financial advice

Trunki children's suitcases are discounted for Black Friday

Black Friday Trunki children's luggage deal parents won't want to miss

This Barbie Dreamhouse is more than half price on Amazon Prime Day

Huge 63% Black Friday savings on this Barbie Dreamhouse

Trussell ambassadors Levi Roots and Mark Hoyle (LadBaby) meet with Trussell Chief Executive Emma Revie outside Parliament

Celebrities are calling for more government action on hunger in the UK

Owlet Dream Bundle smart baby monitor

Parents can get £100 off Black Friday Owlet Baby Monitor bundle deal

Only one in three parents are confident in understanding their kids’ “toy jargon”, a study has found.

Top 'kid-speak' words that baffle parents

Better says some primary schools are reducing the number of mandatory lessons they give

Parents say swimming 'third most important school subject'

Fart Blaster toy from Despicable Me 4 is one of 2024's 'hottest toys'. Photo: Dream Toys

Rude Minion gadget named in 'hottest Christmas toys' list

Your child's school may close if it becomes too dangerous to travel there

Official temperature and snow day rules for schools in UK cold snap

Daredevil Brits to embrace their inner Eddie The Eagle this winter

This is not the first time National Education Union members have gone of strike in recent years

Everything you need to know about upcoming sixth form college strikes

Seven in 10 parents don’t fully understand what their teens do online

Parents haven't set rules with their teen children about online safety

Emma Steel is the head of Every Cherry, which creates and publishes more accessible books

Meet the woman behind ground-breaking new books for children with SEND

From stories told through symbols to books experienced with all five senses, there is something for everyone 📚

Amber Allott

The Philips Airfryer and Steamer

Airfryer and steamer combo: Parents are spending month a year cooking

Wicked

Wicked dolls printed with ‘X-rated’ mistake - what’s been said?

There have been concerns that private schools raising fees in response will edge out many families

Explainer Why private schools will be taking on the Government in legal battle

Resits take place much like standard GCSE exams

Everything you need to know about GCSE resits

Neil Crossley walks down the aisle at his daughter's wedding, forgetting to take her with him.

Watch: Father makes his way down the aisle - but forgets the bride

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Mason Gee, 3, worried about his father Stephen Gee, 30, walking on a glass walkway

Toddler attempts to 'save' dad from glass floor at Blackpool Tower

Haggis the pygmy hippo calf.

Watch: Rare tiny ‘Moo Deng’ pygmy hippo calf born at zoo

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I'm a finance expert - here's how to have a debt-free Christmas

The seawater infinity pool at the Radisson Collection Grand Hotel Brioni Pula (photo: Matthew Shaw)

Perfect Pula has history, beauty and charm

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