The ‘Tucked Away’ Bargain Kids Shop Loved by Birmingham Mums, Run by a ‘Local Legend’ Sunday, January 4, 2026 preloved bargain children clothing toys solihull community sustainability shopping family Nestled in Solihull, Kids2Kids Preloved has become a favourite destination for Birmingham parents seeking affordable, quality kids’ clothing and toys. Owned and operated by Jenny Charman, a mum of two and local community … Read More
Birmingham Primary School Applications Closing Soon – What You Need to Know Friday, January 2, 2026 birmingham primary school applications deadline education parents children admission january The deadline to apply for primary school places in Birmingham for the 2026 academic year is fast approaching. Parents and guardians have until January to submit their applications and secure a spot for their child at their … Read More
Parents Urged to Apply for Reception Class Places Before Deadline Thursday, January 1, 2026 parents education admissions wolverhampton schools reception deadline application children council Parents of children starting school in September 2026 are being urged to act quickly as the deadline to apply for reception class places in Wolverhampton approaches. The City of Wolverhampton Council has emphasized the … Read More
Energy Bills to Increase by £500 Annually Amid Widespread Fuel Poverty Wednesday, December 31, 2025 energy bills fuelpoverty uk households children heating ofgem inflation warmhomes Energy bills are set to soar once more, with the typical UK household expected to pay £1,758 annually starting January 1, 2026. This represents an increase of about £500 compared to winter 2021, signaling a growing strain on … Read More
Over Half of West Midlands Teachers Report Homeless Children in Their Schools Sunday, December 28, 2025 homelessness education children westmidlands shelter teachers childwelfare housingcrisis mentalhealth socialservices More than half of teachers in the West Midlands have worked at schools where at least one pupil was homeless in the past 12 months, according to new research by the charity Shelter. Out of 7,127 surveyed state school teachers … Read More
I'm a Parenting Coach and Primary School Pupils Should Have Mental Health Days Friday, December 26, 2025 parenting mentalhealth education children burnout attendance neurodiversity wellbeing resilience schools Parenting coach Abi Clarke, 34, is advocating for a major shift in how schools and parents approach attendance, especially for young children. She argues that forcing primary school pupils to attend every day, regardless of … Read More