I visited the much-loved Spanish island that’s warm in half term and found un-touristy towns and ‘popcorn’ beach …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> AFTER a long, hard winter it’s no surprise families are pining for some sunshine by the time the February half-term rolls around. And now with a school-aged son, I’ve joined the legion of … Read more
Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies shares genius hack to turn IKEA pots into a perfect teacher’s gift – for just 62p …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> IT’S so difficult to know what to get teachers for Christmas – especially when you’re on a budget. But Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies has shared her ingenious hack to … Read more
Inside Britain’s worst benefits blackspot where drug gangs take over homes & kids suffer ‘Victorian’ levels of poverty …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ON the youth club’s memorial wall, the names of 46 past members are immortalised on wooden plaques. They bear witness to the tragic loss of young people aged 12 to 35 — but … Read more
Kids are missing out on required education needs due to rise in ‘flexi-schooling’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> CHILDREN are missing out on education needs due to a rise in flexi-schooling, a report says. Sir Martyn Oliver, chief inspector at Ofsted, says learning has become “fractured and fragmented” for too many children after the pandemic lockdowns. … Read more
Star of BBC 70s series sparks rumours show could return 16 years after finale – but fans beg ‘please don’t do a remake!’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ONE star of the iconic BBC 70s series has sparked rumours that the show could return 16 years after the finale. Before the likes of Waterloo Road made … Read more
Children left ‘vomiting on each other in classrooms’ after horror bug sweeps school – as parents blast response …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> CHILDREN have been left ‘vomiting on each other’ in a sickness outbreak, outraged parents have claimed. They report that the school has not ‘deep-cleaned’ despite hygeine being the best way to prevent the … Read more
Vile teens told my daughter to ‘die’ – tormentors set up an ‘I hate Megan’ Facebook group, coroners said it was ‘banter’ …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> AFTER an inquest ruled that bullying was not a factor in her daughter’s death, Nicola Harteveld opens up about her loss. When Nicola Harteveld’s teenage daughter took her own … Read more
Victims of perv upskirting teacher ‘traumatised’ by sheriff questioning if sick images broke law …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> UPSKIRTING victims of a pervert teacher say they have been left “traumatised again” by a sheriff questioning if the images broke sex crime laws. Brian Smith, 54, admitted taking seedy phone snaps of fellow staff and pupils … Read more
My seven-year-old has been suspended TEN times – I’m terrified he’ll end up in prison …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> AS the phone started to ring, dread flooded through me. I knew who would be calling. “There’s been an incident and we are suspending Josh again,” said a familiar voice. “How soon can you collect him?” … Read more
Free primary school breakfast clubs to start next year & give parents extra childcare as headteachers sign up for pilot …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FREE primary school breakfast clubs will start next year – giving parents extra childcare as headteachers sign up for the pilot scheme. Schools will be able to sign up for the … Read more