The new academic year has begun, and several celebrity parents took to social media to share their experiences of sending their children back to school. Among them were television personalities Dani Dyer and Lacey Turner, who both posted emotional goodbyes to their children on Thursday.
Dani Dyer, 30, shared snapshots of her son Santi, five, and her twin daughters Summer and Star, three, in their school uniforms. She expressed how quickly time had passed and celebrated the convenience of a single school drop-off now that her twins are attending the same school as Santi. Dyer, who shares her children with footballer Jarrod Bowen, wrote, "So proud of you all, my babies. Here's to another big little chapter - mummy loves you more than you'll ever know."
EastEnders actress Lacey Turner, 38, also shared images of her children Dusty, seven, and Trilby, five, heading off in their uniforms. Turner, who is married to Matt Kay, captioned the post with "Off they go" and a red heart emoji. She is preparing for her upcoming stint on Strictly Come Dancing.
Phil Foden's long-term partner, Rebecca Cooke, posted a heartfelt message to their son Ronnie, seven, as he started Year 3. Cooke described him as her "sweet boy" and expressed pride in his growth, wishing him confidence and kindness as he entered his new classroom. "Go into Year 3 and be exactly who you are, my gorgeous boy," she wrote. "Be brave, be kind, make memories, laugh lots and enjoy being little."
Other notable parents shared their back-to-school moments as well. Mrs. Hinch, whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe, 36, posted a picture of her sons' school bags ready by the door. TV presenter Helen Skelton, 43, spoke candidly about the emotional impact of her children returning to school. She is mother to Ernie, Louis, and Elsie with ex-husband Richie Myler. Skelton reflected on the shift after eleven years of having a child at home, noting the quietness and the end of her role as a stay-at-home mum, a mum living abroad, a working mum, a single mum, and a pandemic mum.
Further celebrity posts included Charlotte Dawson sharing moments with her children Noah, Jude, and Gigi as they prepared for school and nursery. Chloe Lewis posted about her son Beau, six, starting Year 2, expressing her pride. Charlotte Crosby also shared that her daughter Alba was beginning nursery.