MIDDLESBROUGH is believed to be the first town or city in the UK to pledge every child will have access to an internet device to support their education.
PARENTS are being urged to choose the schools they would prefer their children to attend in September before the cut-off point.
MIDDLESBROUGH Council hopes to be a "force for social good" by helping to feed children who qualify for free school meals next week.
As children begin to return to schools across the UK, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working parents they could save up to £2,000 per child per year to pay towards after-school clubs and other childcare services.