Families should not be shamed if they can’t pay voluntary contribution fee
There’s nothing ‘voluntary’ about the school contribution fee As the new school term gets closer, more and more parents are preparing (and dreading) the back-to-school season. There is only a matter of weeks to go until the kids are back in school, but before that happens, parents have the school shopping to get done. New […]
11 months ago
Government planning to extend Child Benefit to over 18s in school
The Government is considering an extension on the Child Benefit payment. Child Benefit could reportedly be extended to children aged over 18 in secondary school. Parents with children over 18 in secondary school may be offered additional support as they continue their education. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys said they’re looking at ways to support […]
2 years ago
HerFamily investigates: What mental health supports will our children have when they return to school?
“The pandemic may have been their first experience of losing someone close to them.” When I think back to what I learned in school, I can’t help but wonder why the formation of waterfalls was a bigger priority than teaching us about mental health. Imagine we were taught about ways to seek support, different types […]
5 years ago