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Source-led guides for parents when education policy, exams, school announcements or support routes change. Check the review date on each guide and pair time-sensitive decisions with current official guidance.
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A calm guide to what is confirmed for England’s 2028 National Curriculum changes, what GCSE updates from 2029 could mean, and what parents should ask schools before changing option plans.
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The new enrichment push should create more access to clubs, arts, sport, nature, civic activities and life skills, but local places, costs and booking details still matter.
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A practical parent guide to the England rollout: who can attend, how to check the official list or map, and what to ask before changing your morning routine.
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In England, children in eligible schools and settings whose household receives Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals from the 2026/27 school year. Families will still need to apply or register, and the pupil premium rules are more limited.
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Funded childcare hours should be free at the point of use, but nursery bills can still include optional extras and extra paid hours. Here’s what to check before you sign or query a bill.
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A calm guide to the DfE’s updated RSHE guidance for schools in England, including what changes, what parents can ask schools to share, and where withdrawal rights do and do not apply.
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A clear England-focused guide to the new Ofsted grades, what replaced one-word judgements, and how to read the detail before judging a school by one label.
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In England, schools should limit compulsory branded uniform and PE kit from September 2026. Here’s how to count items, understand the tie exception and check second-hand options before buying.
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A calm, plain-English guide to what is changing in England, what has not changed yet, and what to ask your child’s SENCO while the current EHCP and SEND support system remains in place.
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A clear guide to what is proposed, what is confirmed, what remains uncertain, and what parents can do at home before the rules change.
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