This week, I've been looking at the National Parent Survey from Parentkind. As the largest survey of parents in the UK, its findings are important & hopefully will help foster change. Read more about it in part 1 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1d3xmu & part 2 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/uexfv

In part two of our deep dive into the latest annual survey from Parentkind, we look at what parents said about their child's schooling, from concerns about bullying and behaviour to difficulties accessing #SEND support. www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ep6of

The results of the annual Parent Survey by Parentkind reveal the extent of the pressures on parents in the UK. Today, in part one of two, Digest looks at findings on parent wellbeing, concerns for children's futures and more... Read here 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/k4kgv

Staggered starts for new pupils are becoming more common. Digest asked parents and teachers for their opinions on both the positives and negatives of these gradual transitions. Read what they said 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ym6qj

This week's news for parents... The impact of staggered starts to the new school year 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/6181x How home learning environment impacts children’s education 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/z65ab Young people explain the impact of COVID-19 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/9nqwj

As part of the ongoing inquiry into the impact of Covid-19, young people across the UK were asked how the pandemic affected them. Read about the report's findings in today's Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pqhng

Research reveals how important things like parental engagement and access to learning resources at home are to children's educational outcomes. Read more in today's Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nn3yo

Catch up on the latest news, guidance and support for parents, including updates to Ofsted inspections, the results of the National Behaviour Survey and some free date-night ideas... Click here for these and more 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/saecm

Catch up on this week's #news and support for parents... New Ofsted inspection system 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1721gg National Behaviour Survey 2025 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/sausr Low-cost and free ideas for parent date nights 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/kqwws

The way schools are inspected is changing. Find out how the new report cards and grading system from @ofstednews.bsky.social will work for parents in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1jbju1

The National Behaviour Survey revealed a lot of interesting things about how pupils, teachers and parents feel about the school experience. Find out more in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/et61l

Date nights are not always easy for parents. 📅💐 Whether you're tight on time, budget, or both, Digest offers some ideas for spending time together both at home and out and about. Read here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1az4uh

🚨PARENTS🚨 Catch up on September's news and support for parents so far, including some reflection on my own parenting experiences from this time of year... Read this week's stories here: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1j2pzr

This week's #NEWS for parents... Parent WhatsApp groups 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/xull4 Energy drinks ban 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1iguan Best Start in Life website 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/k8l2n 5 big differences when your child starts secondary school 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1hn7a6

🚨NEWS this morning that the government is proposing a ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16. Find out more, including details of how to contribute to the consultation in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/yh1cq

🏫Starting secondary school is a big step. Today's Digest looks at 5 differences parents might notice in their child when they make the transition to secondary school, including tiredness and many more things to remember. #BackToSchool Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1lpqvt

🚨PARENTS🚨 Today, the government has launched its Best Start for Life website, including details of childcare eligibility. Find out more in today's Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/14eb5e

What are your opinions on the parent WhatsApp group? As many parents will be invited to join class messaging groups with the start of the new year, we reflect on their pros and cons... #BackToSchool #Parents Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/u0t2e

As the end of the holidays nears, Digest has put together a round-up of our back to school content for educators and parents. #BackToSchool #BackToSchool2025 Catch up below and read the full articles at: twinkl.co.uk/l/wha56

There's lots of talk about 'school-readiness' as September approaches, but sometimes, it's parents who don't feel ready. In today's Digest, I've reflected on my own experiences & considered how parents can minimise anxious feelings. #firstdayofschool Click here to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/esuh5

With spending on school uniforms hitting the headlines again, Digest looks the financial support available to some families to help with the cost. Read the article 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1aobgz

As thoughts start to turn to the beginning of the new school year, we look back at some suggestions on how parents can help combat lost learning over the holidays without spoiling children's fun... Read more here 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/14yzub

In Monday's #SummerQuestion I asked what you're listening to at the moment and today, I'd like to know about your summer reads... #BookLovers #SummerReads

It's A-Level results day and young people across the country will be picking up results and starting the next step of their pathway. Today's Digest looks at the options available to them whatever results they receive... #ResultsDay #resultsday2025 Click here to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ranl9

At the mid-point of the summer break, here's a roundup of some of Digest's wellbeing content for educators and parents. From self-care and switching off to tackling loneliness and finding summer discounts, visit 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/wha56 to read these and more.

🚨PARENTS, did you know that TikTok has parental control options that allow restriction of content and screen time? Find out more in today's Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1e96jj

From finding discounts on days out and places to eat free to managing screen time and combatting lost learning, check out our summer wellbeing series for parents... #WellbeingWednesday #discounts #screentime www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1il9ww

Throughout June and July, I wrote about keeping children safe over the summer holidays. If you missed any of those articles, you can catch up with the video below and click this link to read the full articles 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/a6z0k

The summer holidays are in full swing for most people and keeping children occupied without spending a fortune is not easy. Digest looks at free and low-cost activities available this summer and where children can eat out for free or £1... Click to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1hag56

Bringing summer questions to Bluesky, join me on Mondays & Thursdays for a question. Today, I'd love to hear what your priorities are for this summer... I'll start... my priorities are to: 1. Re-decorate my daughter's bedroom 🛏️ 2. Start doing pilates with my daughter 🧘‍♀️ 3. Visit my grandson ❤️

This week’s 60 second news roundup features: 👉New EYFS framework 👉Rising absence rates 👉Ofsted plans for resuming inspections 👉MAT CFO Insights Survey 👉New RSE guidance 👉SEND units in mainstream schools 👉SEND-friendly family days out Read more at: twinkl.co.uk/l/wha56

This week, new guidance for schools has been released on the teaching of Relationships, Sex and Health Education. Today's Digest breaks down what parents need to know. Click here to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tmya9

It's #WellbeingWednesday and this week, we're rounding up the Summer Wellbeing Series. With advice on managing childcare & work, summer screen time and more, check out all the series articles linked in one place... 🌞 Click here to catch up 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kegee

Today's Digest looks at SEND-friendly summer days out. From major theme parks and museums to a series of regional suggestions, find out more about accessibility provisions, dedicated SEND sessions and discounted tickets. Click here to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wi6uy

Ahead of the summer break, Parents Digest looked at keeping children safe over the holidays. You can now find all the #SummerSafetySeries articles linked in one place, including safety in extreme weather, on days out, in and around water and more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/h84mo

This week’s 60 second news roundup features: 👉 Call to end KS2 SATs 👉 SEND in the new writing framework 👉 KCSIE 2025 👉 New Best Start for Life strategy & EYFS 👉 Parents urged to read more 👉 Teaching as a people-pleaser 👉 TA discounts Read more at: twinkl.co.uk/l/wha56

Education Secretary, @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social urges parents to read more & set an example to children, who are losing interest in reading for pleasure. Find out more, including how the DfE and the National Literacy Trust are launching a National Year of Reading in 2026. 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10noij

The summer holidays can be expensive ☀️ Today's instalment of the Parents' Digest Summer Wellbeing Series find out where parents can find discounted and free days out & activities and where children can eat for free or £1. #discount #kidseatfree Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/r33s7

Does your child watch TV and video content? If so, you may want to contribute to a call for evidence from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee. Find out more in today's Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1fu58c

Education Secretary, @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social urges parents to read more & set an example to children, who are losing interest in reading for pleasure. Find out more, including how the DfE and the National Literacy Trust are launching a National Year of Reading in 2026. 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10noij

A new report reveals issues with confidence in 1 in 3 young people. Today's Digest explores the report's findings and offers suggestions on how parents can help their child build confidence. Click here to read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vybqs

🚨ICYMI 🚨This week’s news from Parents Digest… Low-cost and no-cost end of term teacher gifts 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1gvske 4000 new school-based childcare places expected from September 2025 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/ez99u How can parents help combat lost learning over the holidays? 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/l4rfi

This week’s 60 second news roundup features: 👉 @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social on SEND reform 👉 TA pay offer 👉 Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders Report 👉 Should toilet training happen earlier? 👉 KS1 sun safety 👉 KS2 year groups 👉 End of term gifts for teachers Read more at: twinkl.co.uk/l/wha56

Part 4 of Parents' Digest's #SummerWellbeingSeries is looking at the issue of learning loss over the holidays. Here are 5 ways parents can combat lost learning alongside ensuring their child has a fun and restful break, and some 'sneaky learning' ideas... Click to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/14yzub

As the end of term approaches, parents might be worrying about buying gifts for teachers. Digest hears from a range of educators about their feelings on presents from pupils and offers some low-cost and no-cost ideas for ways to show appreciation. Find out more here 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/cykap

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 200 new school-based childcare settings to open in time for September 2025. Click here to read more 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/935gw

This week’s 60 second news roundup features: 👉 Jon Cripwell on consistency 👉 Helen Sheridan on automaticity in maths 👉 SENDCo job shares 👉 Research on apprenticeship training 👉 Raising the Nation Play Commission report 👉 School food standards 👉 TA burnout Read more at: twinkl.co.uk/l/wha56

🚨ICYMI🚨 Top stories for parents this week... Financial worries & young people's mental health 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/77eco The importance of play 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/z83ph How to reduce parent screen time 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/bnhyt

On Wednesdays, we talk about #wellbeing ... Following on from last week's exploration of reducing children's screen time over the summer, this week, we look at how parents can cut down on their own device use. Check out the tips below and click here to read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vu52e

After a year of research, the Raising the Nation Play Commission and the Centre for Young Lives have published a report that highlights the importance of play and makes 10 recommendations to government. Find out what parents need to know in today's Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/t6903