Primary school children have been banned from bringing in cake to celebrate their birthdays as teachers are too busy to check for allergies. Sugary treats brought in by pupils will be sent home ...

For years, whether it be in primary school or secondary school ... many of us have tried our hands at creating our own tray school cake at home, or buying a slice from a local bakery.

It should have been a piece of cake. All little Emma Matthews wanted to do was celebrate her sixth birthday at school with a nice chocolate sponge. But before the primary two pupil could divide up ...