Call to Ban 'No Ball Games' Signs and Encourage Kids to Play Outdoors Again Wednesday, June 11, 2025 play outdoors children health wellbeing schools safety community policy playgrounds Campaigners are pushing to remove barriers that prevent children from enjoying outdoor play, aiming to improve their health and wellbeing. This includes calling for the removal of “no ball games” signs that are … Read More
Free Bus Travel for Children Under 16 in the West of England This Summer Tuesday, June 10, 2025 bus travel children westofengland summer free transport schools fares support This summer, children and young people under 16 in the West of England will be able to travel free on buses throughout the school holidays. Starting from July 19 until September 5, this new initiative, funded by the West of … Read More
Free School Meals Scheme to Expand, Offering Crucial Support to Children in Poverty Thursday, June 5, 2025 freeschoolmeals childpoverty education nutrition universalcredit government schools children poverty wellbeing The UK government has announced a significant expansion of the free school meals scheme, set to take effect from September 2026. Currently, all children in England receive free school meals up to the end of Year 2, with … Read More
Maps Reveal UK's Top Areas for University Attendance Tuesday, June 3, 2025 university education england brent diversity students london enrollment statistics schools Wembley may be best known for its iconic stadium, but the London borough of Brent is now gaining recognition as England’s ‘cleverest’ area. With over five out of six schoolchildren—84%—progressing to university, Brent leads … Read More
Community Feedback Sought on Frome's Safer School Streets Trial Thursday, May 29, 2025 frome safety schools community survey traffic pedestrian cycling trial roads Frome’s innovative Safer School Streets trial, launched in April 2024 to enhance road safety around key local schools, is entering its final phase. Residents are now encouraged to share their experiences and opinions through … Read More
Should Schools Relax Uniform Rules During Hot Weather? Thursday, May 15, 2025 schools uniform weather heat students education government health ventilation hydration With the arrival of warmer weather across Britain, temperatures are forecasted to consistently exceed 20 degrees Celsius in several regions over the coming weeks. While many will enjoy the spring sunshine outdoors, … Read More