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Free school meals: Everything you need to know

Free school meals: Everything you need to know
We outline free school meals eligibility, how much it costs, how children can access them, and whether they are available over the holidays
Social mobility Tsar Katharine Birbalsingh blames lack of progress on government chaos

Social mobility Tsar Katharine Birbalsingh blames lack of progress on government chaos
The chair of the social mobility commission, who is also a headteacher, was questioned on the progress the commission has made under her leadership
March of the Mummies: Why mums across the UK are protesting in Halloween fancy dress

March of the Mummies: Why mums across the UK are protesting in Halloween fancy dress
Mums across the UK are protesting against the The Motherhood Penalty and demanding the government does something about it
Children as young as 14 are having to get jobs to provide for their families
Children as young as 14 are having to get jobs to provide for their families
Top 5 picture books with intergenerational relationships, chosen by Patrice Lawrence
Top 5 picture books with intergenerational relationships, chosen by Patrice Lawrence
Forcing working universal credit claimants to do more hours ‘does nothing to help childcare crisis’

Forcing working universal credit claimants to do more hours ‘does nothing to help childcare crisis’
Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s cheap and low energy recipe for tortilla pizzas

Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s cheap and low energy recipe for tortilla pizzas
Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s easy and cheap recipe for rainbow halloumi couscous

Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s easy and cheap recipe for rainbow halloumi couscous
Here’s how much money people actually need to live on during the cost of living crisis

Here’s how much money people actually need to live on during the cost of living crisis
Jon Ransom’s letter to his 16-year-old self: ‘It’s about to get rough. There’s no way around it’

Jon Ransom’s letter to his 16-year-old self: ‘It’s about to get rough. There’s no way around it’
Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s cheap and simple recipe for carrot and courgette spaghetti

Tom Kerridge and Marcus Rashford’s cheap and simple recipe for carrot and courgette spaghetti
The Queen of Dirt Island review: Almost an affecting novel

The Queen of Dirt Island review: Almost an affecting novel
Marcus Rashford and Tom Kerridge’s recipe for crispy leek and potato pie

Marcus Rashford and Tom Kerridge’s recipe for crispy leek and potato pie
Marcus Rashford and Tom Kerridge’s pimped up super noodles

Marcus Rashford and Tom Kerridge’s pimped up super noodles
How do you cook for your family on a tight budget? All you need to know about finding cheap recipes

How do you cook for your family on a tight budget? All you need to know about finding cheap recipes
Can I get a school uniform grant? Where to find cheaper options for your children

Can I get a school uniform grant? Where to find cheaper options for your children
David George Haskell: What my grandfather taught me about birdsong

David George Haskell: What my grandfather taught me about birdsong
How to talk to children about money during the cost of living crisis

How to talk to children about money during the cost of living crisis
Cheap and fun activities to keep your children entertained over the summer holidays

Cheap and fun activities to keep your children entertained over the summer holidays
Louise Pentland: ‘I definitely parent differently because I have lost a parent’

Louise Pentland: ‘I definitely parent differently because I have lost a parent’
Louise Pentland’s top 5 tips for surviving the summer holidays as a parent

Louise Pentland’s top 5 tips for surviving the summer holidays as a parent
The Big Issue’s Summer Survival Guide: Helping families through the holidays in a cost of living crisis

The Big Issue’s Summer Survival Guide: Helping families through the holidays in a cost of living crisis
Raja Shehadeh: We weren’t close in life, but in researching my father I finally understand him

Raja Shehadeh: We weren’t close in life, but in researching my father I finally understand him
What is the holiday activities and food programme and how do I sign my child up?
