Head lice cases set to spike by 30% in September
With children back to school it is safe to say we are about to see a massive spike in head lice cases! Head lice expert Dani Knapp, whose family business Nitty Gritty have been helping families tackle head lice for over 25 years, explains why cases become so extreme in September and more importantly how […]
Safeguarding in Scottish Schools: Our Responsibility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_MCDfbkUzQ&list=PLemcx8qcUKRzzkRv3oIN1H0ETyNfKqSii&index=29&t=5s Every Friday, Twinkl Scotland will be discussing a new theme for Scotland4kids and S4k Teachers’ Edition readers. This weeks theme is safeguarding as a refresher for the new school year. Author: Adrian Anderson Educational Content Lead – Leading Learning (Scotland) This blog provides a comprehensive overview of Safeguarding within the GIRFEC framework in Scottish […]
New School Uniform Rules: What Parents in Scotland Need to Know
Parents may have seen headlines claiming that schools will only be allowed to require three branded uniform items from September 2026. However, there is an important detail for families in Scotland: the new three-item rule does not apply to Scottish schools. The change applies to schools in England. Scotland has its own school uniform guidance, […]
8 In 10 Parents Facing ‘Back To School’ Anxiety
Why Back to School Anxiety Parents UK Is Rising? As schools reopen, a new survey shows that back to school anxiety parents UK experience is widespread, with 8 in 10 reporting stress and worry. The poll of more than 3,500 parents, carried out by family budgeting service Park Christmas Savings, highlights the significant emotional and financial strain […]