It’s that time of year again, back to school for the little ones, and no doubt the epic ‘back to school’ shopping spree for novelty pencil cases, rucksacks, uniforms and shoes has left you a little shell-shocked; we went a couple of weeks ago and I’m still shuddering at the thought of it. With the [...]

Earlier this month the ECJ ruled that employers should pay VAT on retail vouchers handed out to staff as part of their salary sacrifice scheme. This landmark ruling has caused a bit of a stir in the employee benefits industry, with speculation that other salary sacrifice schemes could be open to review. One of the [...]

With fewer schools running children’s summer clubs this year, I imagine some of you are currently struggling to find an alternative. I was too until I happened to be chatting to another Dad in the playground recently. He mentioned that his son was going to specially arranged summer sports sessions at our local leisure centre. [...]

I was reading this morning that the Government has ordered a review of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework guidance. The guidance includes learning goals for children under 5 and has historically split opinion amongst parents and childcarers. Some think it offers children the best start in life regardless of their background, whilst others [...]

Over the past week, I’ve juggled after-school club, my son’s tennis training and several work commitments with trying to make sure I make it to the “Dad’s at School Day”. I made it – but by the skin of my teeth and the latter happily covered in modelling clay! I have to say that my [...]