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SELF

‘One more kiss and watch them walk away’: The emotions of watching your little one start school

Letting go of your child's hand as they start Big School is a very big step for parents...…

By Amanda Cassidy

Princess Charlotte on first day of school, with Kate Middleton, Prince William and Prince george. Photo by Kensington Palace

EDITORIAL

Watch: Princess Charlotte arrives for first day of Big School

Princess Charlotte has arrived for her first day of Big School in London, which costs £19K per year…

By Grace McGettigan

Failure

EDITORIAL

‘Not a failure’: You do what it takes to get through your child’s first week of school

When Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart she had to work on adjusting to the new reality. In her…

By Lia Hynes

Big School

EDITORIAL

Things Fall Apart: The move to Big School doesn’t have to be scary

When Liadan Hynes' marriage fell apart she had to work on adjusting to the new reality. In her weekly…

By Lia Hynes

EDITORIAL

17 Irish schools found with structural defects will require ‘protective amendments’ before re-opening

According to reports this morning, 17 schools across the country will need "protective interim works" before they can open…

By Jennifer McShane