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Phones, Social Media and Your Child: What the New Rules Mean for Families

Schools in England are now expected to be phone-free all day, and the government plans to ban social media for under-16s from spring 2027. Here’s what’s changed, what hasn’t yet, and how to talk to your child about it.

A Partnership for Student-Parents: Redbrick Academy Signs with Scholars School System

Redbrick Academy and Scholars School System have signed a formal partnership: dedicated childcare for student-parents across Greater Manchester, and placements and career pathways for Scholars students.

Year 6 Parents: Your Checklist Before Secondary School Applications Close on 31 October

Applications for Year 7 places in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October. Here’s a calm, step-by-step checklist for Year 6 parents in Manchester, Oldham and Trafford.

A Practical Half-Term Plan for Working Parents

October half-term is two weeks away. Here’s a practical plan for working parents in Manchester and Greater Manchester – from checking dates and booking cover to using Tax-Free Childcare and keeping the week calm.

Welcome Back: Supporting Every Step of the New Academic Year at Redbrick Academy

A new school year at Redbrick Academy: wraparound care, homework support and tuition across our Longsight, Old Trafford and Oldham settings.

Join Our Team: Inspiring the Next Generation at Redbrick Academy

Join the Redbrick Academy team. We recruit childcare and education staff across Manchester and Oldham. See our current vacancies and apply.

Building Stronger Connections: Our Collaboration with Coppice Primary Academy

How our partnership with Coppice Primary Academy in Oldham led to a safe school collection service and after-school and holiday club places.

Empowering Families Through Education: Our Visit to Scholars System

Redbrick Academy visits Scholars School System to explore how childcare and adult education can work together to support Manchester families.

Celebrating a Year of Growth and Looking Ahead to Summer

Looking back on a year of growth at Redbrick Academy, and opening our summer holiday club across all three Greater Manchester settings.

Welcoming Summer: Staying Cool, Focused, and Healthy at Redbrick

Simple ways we keep children cool, hydrated and focused in hot weather, and how families can keep routines on track before the summer break.

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