Parent Digest weekend catch up – July 2023

Nicki Chambers
Nicki Chambers
Digest Content Writer - Parents

Your weekly round-up of all the news and advice from Parent’s Digest.

Week commencing 24/07/23

 

How do young people access news in 2023? – Ofcom report finds out

New research from communications regulator Ofcom shows the dominance of social media when it comes to news.

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UPDATE – Defibrillators in all state schools by 2023

Government announcement confirms target has been reached.

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Week commencing 17/07/23

 

Helping your child recognise and celebrate their achievements as they move forward

As your child moves from primary to secondary school, it’s important for them to recognise the progress they’ve made and celebrate their achievements.

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My child is going to nursery and I feel strange!

Many children attend nursery or preschool and this can feel like a tricky transition for both children and parents.

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Why do so many children with SEND not have volume control?

Loud, rude, angry… or just oblivious? Why the communication of many neurodivergent children is misunderstood.


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Week commencing 10/07/23

 

What do parents need to know about the future of post-16 qualifications – Part One –T-levels and HTQs

Responses to a report on post-16 qualifications from the Education Committee highlight the government's focus on reform.

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What do parents need to know about the future of post-16 qualifications – Part Two – Apprenticeships and Maths to 18

Following on from part one, Digest looked at further government plans for post-16 education.


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Does being barefoot offer benefits to children?

In the summer, it is common to be barefoot in the garden or on the beach, but what about the rest of the year?

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Week commencing 03/07/23

 

Starting reception: What can be done to help with this transition?

What can parents expect when their child moves to reception, and how can they support them?

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How to help your child transition to secondary school – Part one

The move from primary school to secondary is a big step and can be very intimidating for children, so how can parents help them prepare?

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How to help your child transition to secondary school – Part two

How can parents support their children with the transition to secondary school?


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Parents celebrate the wonderful work of teaching assistants

Annually in July, Twinkl celebrates and shows appreciation for the work of teaching assistants.


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New report calls for action to tackle sexual harassment of girls in school

House of Commons committee report says issue in schools leaves ‘many girls and women feeling powerless’.


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Handwriting, parents and children with SEND: An interview with Lucy Carman

Digest spoke to Lucy Carman to find out her thoughts and experiences around handwriting with two children with SpLD.


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Is the cost of school trips rising for parents?

School trips are returning to pre-pandemic frequency, but a poll suggests costs are rising. 

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