Parenting and family news, picked by parents

The Guardian reports on SuperMe, a new online project from Channel 4's consistently inventive education department, designed to reach disillusioned, depressed teenagers. More...

Competitive school sport will be revived with the launch of a national competition based on the Olympics, ministers say. More...

Protests erupt that government is whisking through law to benefit well-off schools while those struggling face building cuts More...

More than 400 people sign a petition calling for a school to stop teaching the US cartoon series The Simpsons in lessons. More...

A leading academic claims Swedish-style free schools could increase social segregation but lead to limited improvements in results. More...

Plans to reform A-levels could put students off maths and lead to university department closures, an academic body warns. More...

The arts are proving just as important as English and the sciences in today's curriculum. Here is a link for teachers, students, parents or just those interested in theatre about Theatre in Education (TiE) http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/library/theatreineducation/ More...

No sooner have our children broken up for summer, thoughts have already turned to 'back to school' and of course school uniforms.. What do you think? More...

More than half of young women are bullied at school because of how they look, according to a report published today. More...

Tips for supporting your child’s learning beyond the school gates – how to encourage their strengths and teach them to find things out for themselves while staying on top of homework. More...

We all learn in different ways. Whether your child prefers to see, hear, feel, or think things through, you can help them to learn by exploring and supporting their preferred style More...

With important exams looming, pressure can really start to mount for your teen. Learn how to help them stay in control and keep things in perspective, giving them the environment and resources they need to navigate this stressful time More...

The pressure of exams can be huge for your teen. We look at how to spot the signs of exam stress and give you a few tips on supporting them through this time - including real teens' revision strategies. More...

What to expect if your child gets into trouble at school, including how you are likely to find out and what is expected of you. We also look at the types of trouble your child might be in, and how to work towards a resolution. More...

We look at some of the reasons behind unauthorised absences, and what it can mean for your teen's education. We also talk you through your rights and responsibilities and offer some support in encouraging attendance. More...

Disadvantaged teenagers could be encouraged to study for a GCSE in parenting, so they can raise children better than they were brought up themselves. More...

Private schools set to get three times as many of new elite A-level grades as state sector, fuelling concern over new system More...

Gaia, her child with actor Greg Wise, is a pupil at a private primary in West Hampstead, North-West London, but will have time off before starting secondary school. More...

Viv Groskop had always regretted not taking English Literature at A-level. But it was more a need to know whether standards had slipped that sent her back to the exam hall More...

GCSE results are expected to hit a record high this week as more than two-thirds of entries are awarded at least a C grade. More...

Teenagers score another record year for GCSEs with almost seven out of 10 entries being awarded a C grade or above. More...

Students are being prevented from showing "originality and creativity" by drilling for A-level exams, a leading headmistress has warned. More...

My not-so baby girl starts high school today *gulp* Parenting really is such a bittersweet beast! More...

Teenagers will learn how to use a condom and obtain the morning after pill as part of the first GCSE-style qualification in sex. More...

Spending a childhood wrapped in cotton wool is no preparation for adult life, argues Toby Young. More...

"No touch" rules discouraging teachers from restraining and comforting children are to be scrapped, Education Secretary Michael Gove says. More...

This BBC article about the school toilets really hit home with me. It speaks about how dirt and bullies lead to children avoiding the toilets... More...

Many teachers believe pupils' work suffers because of their obsession with social networking, a survey suggests. More...