Anxious parents in Liverpool are facing potential disruption as they try to apply for school places for their children.
Parents only have a short time to apply for primary school places for September 2023, with the January 15 deadline looming.
But with just days to go, there are issues with Liverpool City Council's online admissions portal. A message on the council's website aimed at parents applying for primary reception places reads: "We are investigating an issue with the online application portal where some parents are not able to sign in or reset their password. We have extended the closing date to January 18 and have an alternative application process in place if you cannot access system."