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Apr 6, 2021 Schoolgirl with face mask talking to a teacher while receiving test results in the classroom. Your kids know their stuff but you can still help them be prepared for their STAAR testing: Put their doubts at ease. Get kids in bed at an early time. Healthy breakfast, not too much sugar. Get them to school EARLY. Pack a light jacket. (sometimes classrooms get chilly) Exercise and play time after school. Celebrate and acknowledge their hard work. (FoxSA) Photo: Getty/Drazen Zigic  

Thursday 4 March, 10.10 – What happened in the Budget? Alongside the furlough extension, the business rates holiday was also extended as part of the Chancellors Budget yesterday (Wednesday 3 March) as well as the VAT cut on food, soft drinks and accommodation. (credit: Getty/Dilok Klaisataporn) Alcohol duty has remained frozen and the national living wage will rise by 19p from 1 April. Read more about the Budget details here​. Wednesday 3 March - Furlough extension revealed The Coronavirus ...