Year 4 pupils will be sitting their multiplication tables check (MTC) either this week or next. If your child is taking part, read advice from @joncripwell.bsky.social on helping them prepare. Click here to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/145l8w

I'm taking a few days off to celebrate a big birthday, but May has been full of news for parents and you can catch up here 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/155f38

We recently asked parents for their thoughts on attendance awards. Read what they said and more in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1cs7oe

Experts from @parentkind.bsky.social, @parentzone.org.uk, @internetmatters.bsky.social & @triplepparenting.bsky.social offered advice on managing screen time at a DfE live event. Find out some of their ideas & what they think about the possible social media ban for U16s 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/sxg9p

Catch up on the week’s news for parents… Ed Committee calls for under-16s social media ban 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1cs0he Roblox on keeping children safe 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/xn6oz Literary experts on reading for pleasure 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/9tl4l

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Education Committee calls for statutory ban on social media for children under 16. Find out more in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1dzcx4

Roblox has responded to the Education Committee's further questions about its safety measures. Find out what they said in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/n1qy9

Yesterday, the Education Committee heard from Children's Laureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and experts from publishing on the issue of the decline in children reading for pleasure. Find out what was said and what parents can do in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/ryyeq

Catch up on this week’s news for parents… Instagram removes message encryption 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/11vz4i Mental Health Awareness Week 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/a3gqx £12.4million for foster care 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/lb4sh

🚨News today that £12.4million will be invested to make foster care more accessible and inclusive across England. Find out more in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/se9gz

It's Mental Health Awareness Week this week & Parents' Digest was lucky enough to hear from event organisers the Mental Health Foundation, who gave us tips for parents on boosting their wellbeing & supporting children. #mentalhealthawarenessweek Read more here 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/14h649

Instagram has removed its end-to-end encryption, meaning direct messages are no longer only visible to the sender and recipient. Find out what parents need to know in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/16squu

Catch up on the week’s news for parents… Should children be allowed to wear sportswear and trainers as uniform? 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1aibxe Risk of taking phones into exam halls 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/iyhwn Helping children prepare for KS2 SATs 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1i4z7k

Taking a phone or smart device into an exam hall can have serious consequences. Find out more in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/11k5h5

A recent report suggested children should be allowed to wear a sportswear-like uniform and trainers to school. We asked parents for their opinions. Read our findings in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/qkx2e

Key Stage 2 SATs take place next week (11th-14th May) so Digest offers advice from the experts on how parents can support children who are preparing for the tests. Read the full article here 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1i4z7k

Catch up on this week’s news for parents… Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/nrgiy 🏫 School transition series 🏫 Reception to KS1 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/a0oq8 KS1 to KS2 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/107hlc Primary to secondary 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/7dsar

🚨PARENTS🚨 Should children be able to wear trainers and a more casual uniform that's more like sportswear? Would love to know your views for an upcoming article. Please comment 'yes' or 'no' and add any further opinions you'd like to share.

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has received Royal Assent, meaning Legislation to ensure those born after 2008 will not be able to buy tobacco products is now law. Find out more in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/66jql

In the final part of the Parents’ Digest #SchoolTransitionSeries, today we look at what parents can expect when their child moves from primary to secondary school. Read more here 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/18qzg2

As part of the Parents’ Digest #SchoolTransitionSeries, today we look at what parents can expect when their child moves from key stage one to key stage two (starting year 3). Read more here 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/d408g

Once children start school, every September brings a new milestone. Today, the Parents’ Digest #SchoolTransitionSeries looks at what parents can expect when their child moves from reception to year one and from year 1 to year 2. Read more here 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1fxqyd

Catch up on this week’s news for parents… House of Lords votes to ban mobile phones in schools 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/117r1x Earth Day 2026 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/r4dti Stress Awareness Month with the Stress Management Society 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/11xemq

Today is #EarthDay so Parents' Digest is looking at how families can get involved and empower children to make a positive impact on their own environment. Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/phcci

Guidance for schools that says phones should not be used during the school day is set to become law after a vote in the House of Commons. Read more in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/178pvs

Today is PRIMARY SCHOOL OFFER DAY. Click here to read about what happens today and what your next steps are 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/az4l6

Today is PRIMARY SCHOOL OFFER DAY. Click here to read about what happens today and what your next steps are 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/az4l6

The makers of #Roblox have announced new accounts for young users and increased parental controls. Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/od2bm

On Thursday, families who have applied for a primary school place for September will find out which school they've been offered. Find out what parents need to know about how places are allocated and what to do if you don't get the school you want. Click to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1fa48i

🚨NEWS today for parents as the government announces plans to improve school food by banning deep-fried foods and limiting items high in sugar and salt. Read more in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/gxdlb

Catch up on the week’s news for parents… Screen time guidance for under 5s 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/mwjng Social media ban pilot scheme 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10y669 Study reveals how quickly algorithms feed children harmful content 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10yrsl

🚨BREAKING NEWS FOR PARENTS🚨 The government has released guidance on screen time for parents of children under 5. Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/iopn8

🚨NEWS for parents🚨 Alongside the current digital wellbeing consultation, the government has announced it's piloting a social media ban, digital curfews and online time limits with 300 families across the UK. Find out more 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/in9at

A recent study by the Big Tech's Little Victims campaign revealed that young people encounter harmful and inappropriate content within three minutes of logging on to popular sites and apps. Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/z47po

In June, year 4 pupils complete the multiplication tables check (MTC) where they're assessed on understanding times tables up to 12. In today's Digest, find out more about the check and read tips from @joncripwell.bsky.social for helping your child prepare. Click to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/145l8w

Catch up on this week’s news for parents… News on the Meningitis outbreak 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/csnw4 Preparing for the multiplication tables check (MTC) 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/gi96h Understanding social media algorithms & their impact on wellbeing 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/yvrlp

What do parents need to know about the current Meningitis outbreak? Find out in today's Digest 👇 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uyghb

Parents do everything they can to protect children online, but do we sometimes forget to look after our own digital wellbeing? Today's Digest takes a look at how being aware of social media algorithms can help parents develop healthy online experiences. Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/79h0f

PARENTS - catch up on the week’s news… Why parents have stopped insisting their children hug family members 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/17zrxu WhatsApp parent-managed accounts for under-13s 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10r8c8 Government consultation on social media ban 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1hj105

WhatsApp is launching a new feature that allows parents to create and manage accounts for pre-teens. Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/a4gqw

Following the news that the MPs in the House of Commons have voted against a ban on social media for under 16s, we look again at the government's consultation on the ban and how parents can offer their opinions. Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/19f61q

Following a conversation with a friend, I asked parents whether they insist their child hugs relatives. Almost all of them said no. So today's Digest talks to parents & experts about why more families are giving children autonomy over showing affection. Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/tt344

Catch up on this week’s news for parents… Consultation on social media ban 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1hj105 Preparing for KS2 SATs 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1i4z7k Applying for funded childcare 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/13waoy Home-to-school transport 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/19oei8

🚨PARENTS🚨 If you are applying for funded childcare for the summer term, the deadline is fast approaching. Find out all you need to know about eligibility and application, including key dates in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/a7vl3

If your child is sitting key stage 2 SATs in May, today's Digest offers expert advice on helping them prepare and supporting their wellbeing. #SATs #Parenting Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/yxonr

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 The government's consultation on a possible social media ban for children, online safety regulations for AI chatbots and more is now live and seeking opinions from parents and carers. Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/19f61q

Catch up on the week's news for parents... What parents need to know about reforms to SEND system 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1fx7ge Key dates in the SEND reform rollout 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10kizc EHCPs versus Individual Support Plans 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/12a96b

NEWS for parents on this week’s SEND reform proposals: What parents need to know about reforms to SEND system 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1fx7ge Key dates in the SEND reform rollout 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10kizc EHCPs versus Individual Support Plans 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/12a96b

Following the announcement of planned reforms to the SEND system, Parents' Digest outlines what parents can expect and when changes may come into effect. Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/6qssp

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 How £4 billion of investment in SEND will be used and more, find out what parents need to know about newly announced reforms... #SENDreforms #SchoolsWhitePaper Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/yjznw