Following the news that the MPs in the House of Commons have voted against a ban on social media for under 16s, we look again at the government's consultation on the ban and how parents can offer their opinions.
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Following a conversation with a friend, I asked parents whether they insist their child hugs relatives.
Almost all of them said no.
So today's Digest talks to parents & experts about why more families are giving children autonomy over showing affection.
Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/tt344
Catch up on this week’s news for parents…
Consultation on social media ban 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1hj105
Preparing for KS2 SATs 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1i4z7k
Applying for funded childcare 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/13waoy
Home-to-school transport 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/19oei8
🚨PARENTS🚨
If you are applying for funded childcare for the summer term, the deadline is fast approaching.
Find out all you need to know about eligibility and application, including key dates in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/a7vl3
If your child is sitting key stage 2 SATs in May, today's Digest offers expert advice on helping them prepare and supporting their wellbeing.
#SATs #Parenting
Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/yxonr
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
The government's consultation on a possible social media ban for children, online safety regulations for AI chatbots and more is now live and seeking opinions from parents and carers.
Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/19f61q
Catch up on the week's news for parents...
What parents need to know about reforms to SEND system 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1fx7ge
Key dates in the SEND reform rollout 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10kizc
EHCPs versus Individual Support Plans 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/12a96b
NEWS for parents on this week’s SEND reform proposals:
What parents need to know about reforms to SEND system 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1fx7ge
Key dates in the SEND reform rollout 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/10kizc
EHCPs versus Individual Support Plans 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/12a96b
Following the announcement of planned reforms to the SEND system, Parents' Digest outlines what parents can expect and when changes may come into effect.
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
How £4 billion of investment in SEND will be used and more, find out what parents need to know about newly announced reforms...
#SENDreforms #SchoolsWhitePaper
Click here to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/yjznw
Hoping everyone is enjoying the half-term break.
To catch up on February's biggest news for parents so far, check the Parents' Digest monthly round up.
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Catch up on the week’s news for parents…
Benefits available to families 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/rh7sp
5 ways to support children with AI 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/jd5kv
Campaign to help parents talk to children about online content 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/juuw0
Children’s Mental Health Week 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/14sf22
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and Parents' Digest spoke exclusively to organisers @place2becharity.bsky.social about ways parents can help children with a sense of belonging.
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ekujn
🚨NEWS for parents🚨
The government has launched the 'You Won’t Know until You Ask' initiative to encourage & empower parents to talk to children about their online experiences & the content they encounter.
Find out more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/cgema
Today is #SaferInternetDay and Parents' Digest hears from CEO and Co-founder of GoStudent, Felix Ohswald about how parents can support children with safe use of AI.
Click to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1m4h5d
With research showing more than £24 billion in potential benefits is going unclaimed, we ask, are you missing out? Parents' Digest breaks down what's available to families.
Click to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1b2ays
Catch up on the week's news for parents...
More than 300,000 children to benefit from free breakfast clubs from April 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/12zn19
Time to Talk Day – Is a problem shared really a problem halved for parents? 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/w711j
Today is #TimeToTalkDay so Digest is looking back at what parents told us sometimes made them reluctant to share worries and problems with others...
Click to read 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/15zpgo
The DfE says more than 300,000 children will benefit from the next rollout of free breakfast clubs in schools in April.
Read more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1g6i5b
Following our dive into how parents can support children with phonics learning, experienced early years and KS1 educator
@vickiks1digest.bsky.social offers tips on helping them prepare for the #PhonicsScreeningCheck.
Click to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16nfgj
Catch up on 2026’s news for parents so far…
School readiness survey 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/b4ybc
MPs debate children’s services 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/l3ypc
What parents need to know about SEN units 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/nb9wz
Phonics screening check 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/rgxnr
🚨NEWS🚨
In a Westminster Hall debate today, MPs discussed children's services in local authorities.
Find out more about what was said about funding, regional disparities, next steps and more in today's Parents' Digest.
👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bgfqc
This year's annual school readiness survey from
Kindred Squared reveals differences of opinion between parents and educators.
Find out more about the research's findings in today's article from Parents' Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rjzqv
Catch up on 2026’s news for parents so far…
Consultation on children’s phone use 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/6gwg0
Parent views on AI in schools 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/f5n5t
Expert support with phonics 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1khbzw
Looking ahead to SEND reform 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/xj91p
Ahead of upcoming reforms to the SEND system, the EPI has called on the government to avoid ‘pulling the rug out’ from children who rely on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Read more in this article by @bexdigest.bsky.social 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1fzkbz
As 10 unions representing educators, publish a joint statement calling for educator involvement in decisions on AI in schools, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) reveals research into parent opinion.
Read more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/13wtz5
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
The government is launching a consultation with parents into children's use of mobile phones & social media.
This comes alongside news that schools are all expected to be 'phone free' from today.
Read more in today's Parents' Digest 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/z857x
🚨PARENTS🚨
As part of my research for an upcoming article, could you please answer the question below?
Add any opinions in the comments too if you would like to share your thoughts.
Do you insist that your child hugs family members?
Catch up on 2026’s news for parents so far…
Making a positive start 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/bvnba
Vaccination scheme 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1afxot
Screentime guidance 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1gcse5
National Year of Reading 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/1bvwjy
11plus support 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/zsufh
If you're thinking about entering your child for the 11 plus, or you're helping them prepare for tests later this year, we put a series of FAQ to Jamie Mannering, Twinkl Educational Content Lead for Key Stage 2 Parents.
Click here to read 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xkhoq
