Nicki Chambers
@nickidigest.bsky.social
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Former secondary English teacher, now writing news for Twinkl Digest.
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For new followers, here is a little introduction to me, what I do at Parents' Digest and what I did beforehand. If you know someone who you think would benefit from our free news, guidance and support, please point them in our direction at
twinkl.co.uk/news/parents-news-digest
3 months ago
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This year's annual school readiness survey from Kindred Squared reveals differences of opinion between parents and educators. Find out more about the research's findings in today's article from Parents' Digest π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rjzqv
about 20 hours ago
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Catch up on 2026βs news for parents so farβ¦ Consultation on childrenβs phone use π
twinkl.co.uk/l/6gwg0
Parent views on AI in schools π
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Expert support with phonics π
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Looking ahead to SEND reform π
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5 days ago
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Ahead of upcoming reforms to the SEND system, the EPI has called on the government to avoid βpulling the rug outβ from children who rely on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Read more in this article by
@bexdigest.bsky.social
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www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fzkbz
5 days ago
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As 10 unions representing educators, publish a joint statement calling for educator involvement in decisions on AI in schools, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) reveals research into parent opinion. Read more in today's Parents' Digest π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/13wtz5
8 days ago
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π¨BREAKING NEWSπ¨ The government is launching a consultation with parents into children's use of mobile phones & social media. This comes alongside news that schools are all expected to be 'phone free' from today. Read more in today's Parents' Digest π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/z857x
8 days ago
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π¨PARENTSπ¨ As part of my research for an upcoming article, could you please answer the question below? Add any opinions in the comments too if you would like to share your thoughts. Do you insist that your child hugs family members?
9 days ago
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Catch up on 2026βs news for parents so farβ¦ Making a positive start π
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Vaccination scheme π
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Screentime guidance π
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National Year of Reading π
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11plus support π
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12 days ago
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If you're thinking about entering your child for the 11 plus, or you're helping them prepare for tests later this year, we put a series of FAQ to Jamie Mannering, Twinkl Educational Content Lead for Key Stage 2 Parents. Click here to read π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xkhoq
14 days ago
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2026 is the National Year of Reading. To mark the launch of the campaign, Parents' Digest offers six top tips to help families encourage children to read for pleasure.
#NationalYearOfReading
#reading
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15 days ago
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π¨BREAKING NEWSπ¨ DfE announces plans to offer guidance on screen time to parents of under-5s, following release of report that suggests 98% of two-year-olds use screens daily. Click here to read π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19a8gt
16 days ago
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Government announces pilot scheme offering routine childhood vaccinations at home. Find out more about the trial and the new MMRV vaccine that protects children against chickenpox in today's Parents' Digest. Click here to read π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/z86hq
22 days ago
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It's a new year and parents can be bombarded with content about resolutions that aren't always helpful. So, Parents' Digest cuts through the noise and offers some simple steps families can take to make a positive start to 2026.
#NewYear2026
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23 days ago
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With
#Christmas
just around the corner, catch up with all our countdown news before the big day... Click here to read π
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about 1 month ago
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Wishing all our readers a wonderful festive break and a happy and healthy new year. Catch up with December's news here π
twinkl.co.uk/l/ewi2e
and join us in January for more news, support & guidance.
about 1 month ago
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As the new year fast approaches, many parents are looking ahead to their child starting at a nursery or with another childcare provider. Parents' Digest spoke to families about their experiences and advice they would give to others. Click here to read π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/fabx1
about 1 month ago
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It's nearly here! As we hit single figures in the
#CountdownToChristmas
, catch up on our festive articles, from dealing with Santa questions to keeping the costs down and more... Click here to read π
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about 1 month ago
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As part of our
#CountDownToChristmas
, Parents' Digest is sharing the happy memories of Christmas past that parents told us. Read more and share your own memories π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/p5aed
about 1 month ago
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If your teenager or older child is starting to roll their eyes at Christmas preparations they used to enjoy, today's Parents' Digest has 5 ways you can re-ignite festive teen spirit π
#CountdownToChristmas
Click here to read π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1amm56
about 1 month ago
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Catch up on this weekβs news for parentsβ¦ SEND-friendly festive family days out π
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Online Nation report 2025 π
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Low cost or no cost Christmas gift ideas for teenagers π
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Is it possible to un-spoil a teenager? π
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about 2 months ago
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Read part two of our exploration of the idea of 'un-spoiling' entitled teens in today's Parents' Digest π
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about 2 months ago
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We often hear teenagers referred to as 'spoilt'. While the implications of that are very negative, many parents want to tackle a sense of entitlement if they see it creeping in. Parents' Digest looks at the idea of 'un-spoiling' and asks how it works. Read more here π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1htzc2
about 2 months ago
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π¨BREAKING NEWSπ¨ The Online Nation 2025 report from
@ofcom.bsky.social
is out now, exploring the online experiences of children and adults. Find out what parents need to know in today's Digest π
twinkl.co.uk/l/184jsb
about 2 months ago
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If you're looking for SEND-friendly activities over the festive period, Parents' Digest rounds up some suggestions and hears great advice from a SEND parent on how to find the best events for your family.
#CountdownToChristmas
#SENDsupport
Read more π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nmqld
about 2 months ago
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Stuck for ideas for Christmas gifts for teenagers that won't break the bank? Today's
#CountdowntoChristmas
article offers some low-cost and free suggestions... π§βπ Read more π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j15x1
about 2 months ago
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With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, Parents' Digest rounds up places where children can eat for free, and offers ideas for discounted days out and activities that don't cost a penny.
#CountdownToChristmas
#Discounts
Find out more π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j060k
about 2 months ago
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Catch up on this weekβs news for parentsβ¦ Do children still believe in Father Christmas? π
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SEND roadshow events launched π
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Shopping pre-loved this Christmas π
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Child Poverty Strategy launched π
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about 2 months ago
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π¨ BREAKING NEWS π¨ The Child Poverty Strategy, launched today, aims to lift over half a million children out of poverty by 2030. Find out more π
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about 2 months ago
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Online and in-person events have started this week that allow parents of children with SEND to share their views and experiences with the DfE ahead of the reforms expected early next year. Find out how you can get involved in today's Parents' Digest π
twinkl.co.uk/l/e83a1
about 2 months ago
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Continuing our
#CountdownToChristmas
, today we look at how shopping pre-loved can help keep costs down over the festive period and benefit the environment. π§βπ π Read more π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10qk91
about 2 months ago
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Do your children believe in Father Christmas / Santa? π Today's
#CountdownToChristmas
looks at navigating conversations about the festive visitor... Click here to read π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zyfxq
about 2 months ago
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Catch up with this week's news for parents... Mythbusting the "perfect Christmas" π
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New guidance to protect women & girls online π
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5 ways to protect your wellbeing during the festive period π
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2 months ago
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As we
#CountdowntoChristmas
, Parents' Digest looks at 5 ways to protect your wellbeing ahead of and during the festive period... Click to read π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1eq3i2
2 months ago
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π¨ONLINE SAFETY NEWSπ¨ Communications regulator
@ofcom.bsky.social
releases new guidance to help protect women and girls online. Read more π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rez7w
2 months ago
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Today is the first
#CountdowntoChristmas
article from Parents' Digest. Social media posts & shop windows can make parents feel pressured to create the 'perfect Christmas'. So Digest busts some myths & offers some alternatives to expensive trends. Read more here π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j0r98
2 months ago
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Catch up with the weekβs news for parentsβ¦ Report shows parentsβ changing attitudes to attendance π
twinkl.co.uk/l/zgw99
Nasal spray flu vaccine trials for under-twos π
twinkl.co.uk/l/gc8z4
Buying clothes for children π
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2 months ago
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A new report from BETT reveals how much parents' attitudes towards school absence have changed and offers suggestions of how to address the attendance crisis. Find out more π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7onee
2 months ago
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Nasal spray flu vaccinations are being trialled on children under two. Find out more in today's Parents' Digest π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ma08d
2 months ago
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π¨ICYMIπ¨ Buying clothes for children should be fun, but is often a minefield. Find out about parents' experiences and ways to tackle things like high prices and lack of choice. π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jfqw6
2 months ago
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Are children's clothes too expensive? πππ©³ Do they perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes? Parents' Digest reflects on my own experiences and hears from a range of parents about the issues they encounter when shopping for children's clothing. Click here to read π
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2 months ago
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Catch up on this weekβs news for parentsβ¦ New guidance on school uniform policy to help lower costs for parents π
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The reality of parenting neurodivergent or anxious children π
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Simple ways to show kindness to yourself and others π
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2 months ago
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Today is
#WorldKindnessDay
and Parents' Digest is looking at the importance of being kind not just to others, but to yourself. Read more here π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15drs3
3 months ago
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Founder of Parental Minds C.I.C., Sarah-Lou Glover, spoke at the TES SEND show about some of the issues faced by parents of neurodivergent and anxious children. Read her reflections and supportive suggestions in today's Parents' Digest π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1m66d9
3 months ago
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Updated guidance for schools on establishing a uniform policy that reduces costs to parents and combats discrimination has been released. Find out more in today's Parents' Digest π
twinkl.co.uk/l/o37qu
3 months ago
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π¨PARENTSπ¨ When it comes to buying clothes for your children, what concerns you? Please comment below and keep an eye out for an upcoming article exploring the issue...
3 months ago
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Catch up on this weekβs news for parentsβ¦ How to make the most of parentsβ evenings π
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Changes to curriculum and assessments π
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New report suggests children donβt feel a sense of belonging at school π
twinkl.co.uk/l/8ojsq
3 months ago
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The Global Equality Collective
@geccollect.bsky.social
has published its second Inclusion Index and the findings are essential reading for parents. Find out more in today's Parents' Digest π
twinkl.co.uk/l/17cru8
3 months ago
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π¨PARENTSπ¨ You may be hearing about the Curriculum and Assessment Review and how education is set to change. For a clear breakdown of what parents need to know about the planned changes, click here π
twinkl.co.uk/l/1ci8wm
3 months ago
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It's November the 5th, so here's a few helpful hints for staying safe around bonfires and fireworks, whether you are visiting an organised display or celebrating at home. Click to read more π
twinkl.co.uk/l/h5fi0
3 months ago
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π¨PARENTSπ¨ Parents' evening appointments are short & it's easy to and up feeling a bit bewildered. Reflecting on my own experiences & speaking to other educators, today's Digest offer some suggestions of how parents can make the most of these meetings. Click here to read π
twinkl.co.uk/l/z4b1v
3 months ago
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A report from The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) outlines recommendations for implementing sustainable practices in pre and post-natal maternity care. Read more about the Green Maternity Report and comments from experts π
twinkl.co.uk/l/1b6th6
3 months ago
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