Britain breeding a generation of 'Car Seat Kids'

UK is tenth best place to be a mum

Save the Children's thirteenth State of the World's Mothers report shows that Norway is the best place to be a mother in the world, with the UK in tenth place, up three places from last year.

PE puts girls off sport

Half of girls in the UK are put off physical activity by school sport and PE, according to a new report.

Recycling scheme raises £100,000 for schools

TerraCycle is celebrating a new milestone, after the London-based recycling company's recycling fundraising programmes passed the £100,000 mark in terms of donations made to schools, charities and non-profit organisations across the UK.

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Go for gold for charity

 Variety, the Children's Charity, has announced that its annual schools participation fundraiser 'Sunshine Week' will take place this Summer from 18- 22 June 2012.

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Parents unpack their travel troubles

Despite the age of globe trotting, affordable flights and improved choices for family travel 60% of parents are still concerned about flying and 48% worry about upsetting other passengers. The biggest two worries however are keeping the kids entertained (84%) and 90% being organised.

Phonics support for six year-olds

As six-year-olds prepare for the first ever phonics check at school this summer, Biff, Chip and Kipper will be giving a reassuring helping hand to parents and children who want to practise together at home. 

Babes in the Jubilee Wood!

Emma's Diary and the Woodland Trust have teamed up to offer a very special way to celebrate babies born during Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee year.

Children too tired to concentrate in class

The Sleep Council is launching its first-ever sleep awareness education project in primary schools to combat the growing problem of children lacking concentration in class because they are tired. The free learning resource is being provided to schools nationally with the aim of teaching primary s

Set the table for the Big Lunch

The Big Lunch is back for a fourth year of bringing people together. It aims to encourage as many people as possible across the country to sit down and share a meal together and your school is the perfect place to hold one.

Relay for Life…

Relay for Life brings together, families, friends, work colleagues and the community in teams to help beat cancer. Throughout the year, these teams fundraise in their local communities to support the work of Relay for Life, Cancer Research UK.

Homework causes family fall-outs

Almost a third of parents have admitted helping their children with homework has led to arguments in the family, according to tuition provider Explore Learning.

Cook for the Queen

To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, British Food Fortnight is inviting all schools in the UK to create a special menu featuring recipes that showcase the best of British to be served to The Queen and The Duchess of Cornwall at a reception at Buckingham Palace in June.