The legal battle over whether parents can take children on term-time holidays will reach the Supreme Court today. Under the current system, parents who take their children out of school without permission could face a £60 fine per child, rising to £120 if it is not paid within 21 days. Those who fail to pay can face prosecution, with a …

By Carey Ann Dodah, Director of Curriculum Strategy at Explore Learning For some, writing can be a challenge but it is something that we all have to do. We start from a very young age in school and it grows with us all the way into our adult lives. As necessary as it is, not every child loves to write, …

‘Olive Loves Alfie’ Teams Up With Cool Family Lifestyle Blog ‘Finlay Fox’ to Create New Fashion Range and Relaunch Website Inspiring family lifestyle store Olive Loves Alfie (OLA) is revamping its website next month (February) with a new vision for 2017 – after joining forces with one of the UK’s foremost lifestyle blogs for parents. Olive Loves Alfie has teamed …

Young Songwriter 2017 Competition  Championing the creative talents of young people aged 8-18 We’re starting our search for the top young songwriters across the UK & Ireland, with a new category for international young songwriters.  2017 star judges include Tom Odell, Imogen Heap, Conor Maynard, Rumer, Eg White, Fraser T Smith, Lyn Goddard, Nigel Elderton and Jamie Theakston!  Do you …

One in three cooped-up parents struggle to cope in the winter months and are counting down the days until summer, according to new research. From the difficulty of entertaining kids indoors to the battles with the elements out of the home, the study of 2,000 parents examined the extent to which the winter season impacts American families. Results showed many …

A ride-on replica of a Disney toy car has been tipped as one of 2017s top toys – despite costing a whopping £200. The pricey battery-powered Cars’ Lightning McQueen vehicle – complete with ‘Lightyear’ printed wheels – has a maximum speed of just 3km/h. Other pricey picks included a wooden ‘Forest Cottage’, a 40,000 piece Disney Moments puzzle, and a …

KELECHI IHEANACHO ASKS YOU TO GUESS WHAT FELLOW MANCHESTER CITY PLAYER HE’S DRAWN As part of a new YouTube series by the UK’s leading Collectibles Company, Topps has welcomed their next guest into the gallery in support of the only official Premier League trading card game – Match Attax. Continuing on from the success of the social media series so …

The average mid-life crisis will cost Brits £7,712.39, it has been revealed. A new study of 2,000 UK adults over the age of 40 has found that nearly forty per cent believe they have experienced some kind of life crisis. And mid-life crises are almost as common in women as in men, with 39 per cent of females suffering a …

How to French plait, who Barbie’s boyfriend is and all the words to Olly Murs’ ‘Troublemaker’ are just some of the things only Dads of Daughters will know, according to a new survey. A study of 500 dads with daughters under the age of 18 has revealed the top 50 things fathers with a little girl will have mastered. Knowing …

Winter blues hit us all but experts have revealed our DOGS could also be sharing our pain – with some even suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D). Experts believe less time spent outside or in the sunshine during the winter months means dogs can suffer the same symptoms as humans who have the seasonal condition. These include an increased appetite, …