Wimbledon is nearing the end and the weather is heating up - but for many children summer will truly arrive with the school holidays.

While the law is vague, the NSPCC does not recommend leaving any child under the age of 12 home alone, even for a short time, ...

Martin Lewis is urging families not to miss out on financial help to cover the cost of childcare this summer - here's ...

Fines for taking kids out of school for holidays during term time are not deterring parents as paying them works out cheaper ...

I’ve learnt that for our family, term-time trips don’t work. Rather than adding a dose of carefree relaxation to our year, my ...

When asked how often they will be looking after their grandchildren this summer, one in eight (12 per cent) said they will be ...

Penalty notices on parents have hit a record 487,344 a year with some fines escalating to £2,500 for taking kids out of ...

With the school holidays just around the corner, you may be wondering when it is okay to leave your child at home on their ...

CENTER PARCS is a firm favourite among British parents, thanks to its mix of nature, family-friendly activities and ...

For primary schools the NSPCC says: "While every child is different, we wouldn't recommend leaving a child under 12 years old ...

Despite being told to 'cherish every moment' this summer, parents reveal the school holidays are impacting their mental health.

Families across Scotland are being urged to check their eligibility for free school meal support over the summer holidays.