Dr Sona Kaur’s advice for supporting autistic children this Christmas
Dr Sona Kaur, Clinical Psychologist Christmas may be the season of sparkle, excitement and family togetherness, but for parents of autistic children,…
Education & Books
Neurodivergent Friendly Children’s Gift Guide
When it comes to choosing a thoughtful present, Dr Warlow says: “My advice would be to understand their sensory and communication preferences…
Tommy and the Magical Dance – With its ‘Strictly’ Theme, Children’s Book with Humour, Discovery and Dance
Tommy and the Magical Dance is charming both children and adults with its whimsical tale of talking animals and a secret treehouse,…
AI in the classroom – safeguarding education from cyber risk
By Nik Levantis, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant, Obrela? The UK education sector is entering a transformative phase with artificial intelligence (AI) tools like…
5 Phone Skills every Child needs for the New School Year
spusu offers guidance on building your child’s digital toolkit 99 per cent of children spend time online and nine in ten have…
Social media giants exploiting UK children for profit
‘Robbed: Big Tech’s Little Victims’, a new campaign from the National Education Union and a coalition of supporting organisations, launches today to…
Lifesaving Allergy Kits Introduced at Every Little Adventures Nursery
Little Adventures Nurseries, part of the Family Adventures Group, has become one of the first nursery groups in England to introduce specialist…
Back to School 2025, Hints and Tips.
Back to school: Why sleep struggles rise before school. A new survey shows 83% of parents argue with children about sleep schedules.·
Engineering for girls. Parents can help.
Parents can help girls build engineering careers Parents can play a key role into getting more girls into engineering roles – by…
How screen time affects children
Screen Time: New Report Reveals UK Toddlers Spend Nearly 7 Hours a Day A new nationwide report explores how children under 17…
Mental Health Expert Offers Back to School Transition Tips
Going back to school is an important emotional transition and does require some thought and planning for the psychological consequences. Here mental…
Back to school checklist 2025
A Back to School 2025 around the corner, we are already thinking about getting organised for fresh school starts in September Helix…
Sunscreen SOS: Two thirds of parents admit they don’t understand sunscreen labels
Luxury travel company Destination2 teams up with Melanoma Focus to bust baffling sunscreen jargon Families need a helping hand to stay safe…
My 1st Years..back to school 2025
MY 1ST YEARS LAUNCH NEW PERSONALISED BACK-TO-SCHOOL RANGE: THE TINY DETAILS FOR THE BIG DAY. “My name is…” isn’t just an introduction.·
Online safety expert: here’s how to protect your child from the ‘manosphere’ as violent misogynistic rhetoric spreads like wildfire
The digital landscape has become a battleground where young minds are increasingly vulnerable to harmful ideologies. Among the most dangerous is the…
HYPE and Back to School 2025: Your One-Stop-Shop for School Essentials with Serious Personality
Backpacks. Pencil cases. Lunch boxes. Water bottles. HYPE. has school style all wrapped up. With the new school year fast approaching, parents…
Dyspraxia, or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Dyspraxia study reveals urgent need for diagnosis and support in UK schools Thousands of children miss out on vital help A major…
Dyslexia Assessments
Dyslexia assessments now available in Surrey with HealthCare In Mind Many children miss out on vital dyslexia support HealthCare In Mind has…
B&M Back to School
From notebooks and pen sets to lunch bags and tumblers, B&M back to school, everything you need for a successful and stylish…
Into the Forest – New Children’s Book the Magic of Adventure and Discovery
Martin Taubman’s Into the Forest follows the journey of adventurous twins—a brother and sister—who set out from their peaceful farm life in…
UK parents prioritise emotional intelligence over teamwork
In a brand-new poll from education experts, parents cited emotional intelligence as the most important soft skill – ranking it above problem-solving,…
An alternative to A Levels: why parents should choose the International Baccalaureate for their Children
Lucinda Willis, Upper School Principal, ACS International School Egham For parents exploring post-16 education options, A Levels may be the default –…
Three reasons why your child should consider the Advanced Placement in place of A Levels
By Michelle Quirin, High School Principal Grades 11 & 12, ACS International School Cobham It is no secret that A Levels are…
Maths skills over summer holidays
Ex-teacher reveals three ways to combat decline in maths skills A former teacher and leading education expert from Save My Exams has…
Screen for Dyslexia
25-year-old on a mission to screen one million children for dyslexia, after own experience left him feeling stupid Jamie was diagnosed with…
Storytelling and Winnie the Pooh
Storytelling and Winnie the Pooh magic at Hillsborough Castle this summer Meet children’s authors in Owl’s Book Corner From 28 June to…
University degree. Is it worth it?
Parents question if university degree was worth it in today’s job market University used to mean a ticket to a secure future.·
Winston’s Wish.
Winston’s Wish is the UK’s first children and young people’s bereavement charity and helps grieving young people up to the age of…
Parents should encourage structure and independence around food to support children’s healthy eating
New research from Aston University has shone a light on the best ways for parents to encourage healthy eating in their children.·
Moving. Learning. Playing.
Introducing LeapMove – where exercise meets education You’re on a mission to get the kids learning and moving. They’re on a mission…
Raspberry Pi wants Code Club free in schools and libraries
Raspberry Pi Foundation calls for free Code Club in every UK school and library The Raspberry Pi Foundation urges schools and libraries…
First UK school installs AI chatbot to support pupils at risk of grooming and exploitation
Overton Grange School in Sutton, becomes first to trial ‘Quinly’ – an AI chatbot that offers students private support and links to…
Exam season tips for supporting your child
Exam season: many parents across the UK are wondering how they can best support their child, and how they might steer them…
Sharp Decline in Parents Reading to Children Raises Alarms over Language Development
Image source New report reveals parents aren’t reading to their children. Preply finds many parents aren’t even talking to their babies at…
Summer Science Exhibition 2025
Summer Science Exhibition 2025 with less than one month to go until the Royal Society’s launches the event 2025 Summer Science Exhibition…
Jamie Oliver Calls for Dyslexia Screening in Every Primary School
This Screening Startup Has Already Reached 300 in Less Than Eight Months As Channel 4’s documentary spotlights the UK’s broken dyslexia screening…
Maths GCSE question, 85% of parents could not answer correctly.
Ahead of Maths GCSE paper 2 this week, a new survey of UK parents revealed that more than 8 in 10 were…
Fred Supports Child Safety Week 2025, as the Need for Home Safety has Never Been Greater
Fred’s iconic and innovative range of stairgates assures families safety and peace of mind This Child Safety Week (2nd-9th June), the award-winning…
Outdoor Classrooms on the Rise: Woodlands.co.uk Helps Forest School Create Space to Grow
With a growing recognition that not every young person thrives in a traditional classroom environment, outdoor education is becoming a vital solution.…
Expert shares fun ways to keep children hydrated this Spring/Summer
With summer approaching and temperatures on the rise, ensuring children stay properly hydrated is a key concern for parents and early years…
How much screen time should I let my children have?
Quality matters more than time limits, says neuroscientist As parents, it’s tough to figure out what’s really best for kids when it…
5 Signs Your Child May Be Anxious About Exams
With GCSE and A-Level exams in the UK and Leaving Certificate exams in Ireland now in full swing, education experts are highlighting…
Exam hay fever: help your child beat it
Exam Hay fever hits hard Exam Hay fever strikes just as students sit their most important ones. With peak pollen season in…
Thousands of children are turning to Childline to seek help for Anger issues
New data shows that the NSPCC-service delivered close to 3,000 counselling sessions about the issue, online and over the phone, which is…
Lilly the Lighthouse lights the way
Lilly the Lighthouse: lockdown inspires heartfelt children’s story Lilly the Lighthouse: Saved by the Storm is the first in a new series…
Exam Stress 2025
Exam stress: With young people across the UK currently sitting GCSE and A-Level exams, the NSPCC is offering: · New Childline statistics…
School allocations frustration for parents
With school allocations, many families across England and Wales are unhappy with their child’s secondary school offer this year. The topic featured…
Tourette’s and tics in children
An expert guide for families Johns Hopkins University Press publishes A Parent’s Guide to Tics and Tourette’s Disorder by Dr Nigel Bamford…
Mobile tech in schools defended by ex-teacher
Mobile tech: Hugh Grant’s call sparks debate Actor Hugh Grant recently joined psychologist Dr Jonathan Haidt in advocating for screen-free schools and…
“I’m a clinical expert, and this is why kids should be allowed to play video games through exam season”
Around 6 million children across the UK will spend the Easter holidays revising for exams – but experts say video games shouldn’t…
Phaidon Kids celebrates 20 years of beloved books
This spring 2025, Phaidon Kids proudly celebrates 20 wonderful years of publishing beloved, award-winning children’s books. Known for stunning illustrations, accessible facts,…
The Big Lunch invites children across the UK to enjoy magical rainforest food story live from Eden Project biomes
The Eden Project in Cornwall is offering children UK-wide the unique opportunity to step into its magical rainforest biome from the comfort…
Outdoor learning in Urban Environments: fuelling skills development
Sarah Holyoake, Head of Early Years and Jenny McLeod – Deputy Head Co-Curricular (11-18), Stephen Perse Cambridge Spending time outdoors has well-established…
Dyslexia into a superpower
Dyslexia into a superpower: Have you ever had a conversation that made everything click? For James Vincent, UK Performance Director at ActionCOACH,…
Test your Brain Power this Spring
SmartGames unveils brand new games IQ® Bubbles and IQ® Noodles As we head into Spring, SmartGames, the worldwide leader in multi-level logic…
Day-to-day Experiences that an Autistic Child may find Challenging
‘Ready Eddie Go‘ is a series of children’s books by author Nikki Saunders, which takes the young reader through day-to-day experiences that…
Five expert-backed ways to support neurodiverse learners at home
Experts share tips ahead of Neurodiversity Celebration Week (Monday 17 March – Sunday 23 March) Educators explain how parents and carers can…
A Parent’s Guide to AI Use and Safeguards in School
AI in education has huge potential for students. Early familiarity with the technology could prepare them to succeed in the future and…
Rabbit board books from HAM now available
Rabbit: A delightful new adventure for little ones Parents, children, and art lovers will adore the latest launch from Jo Ham, founder…
Lawn Tennis Association Free Teacher Training Course
Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Youth Schools’ Free Teacher Training Course to Enhance PE Delivery in Schools Nearly half of teachers feel they…
Codey Crowe: Heartwarming tale for children to understand autism
Karen Murphy’s book, The Story of Codey Crowe, brings to life the experiences of an autistic, non-verbal seven-year-old in a way that…
New Board Book Helps Parents and Babies Bond from Day One
This June parents seeking a meaningful way to connect with their newborns will find the perfect companion in the new board book…
9 Things Parents Can Do to Help Their Kids’ Careers
David Morgan, chief executive of the Career Development Institute (CDI) urges a greater focus on robust and lifelong careers guidance, which boosts…
How to ease nursery drop-off guilt, according to the experts
Nursery drop offs are part of daily routines, and many parents find themselves grappling with feelings of guilt and anxiety. Whether it…
Here’s How to Best Support Children during Ramadan
Education specialists discuss what works best for them and their students during Ramadan With the Islamic holy month of fasting, reflection and…
Science Books for Children
Thames & Hudson’s latest science titles for children. The books are perfect for young scientists keen to explore the world around them……
AI is already doing your teen’s homework: Here’s how parents can guide them
More teenagers are turning to AI to help with their homework, but are they using it effectively? A recent survey of over…
How to help your child be ‘school ready’
Ready or not, here they come! Liane Heard, Deputy Director of Standards and School Improvement, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership A new report…
Charity Launches ‘Invaluable’ LGBT+ Guide for Parents
Introducing the LGBT+ Guide for Parents Just Like Us, an LGBT+ young people’s charity, has launched an essential new resource: the LGBT+…
Hello Kitty and Sanrio join Kahoot!
Kahoot! and Sanrio bring fun learning games Kahoot! has teamed up with Sanrio to offer free educational games featuring Hello Kitty, My…
The top five ways parents can support their child’s learning through half term
By Lyn Fiez-Vandal, Lower School Assistant Principal at ACS International School Cobham As half term draws closer, students will be looking forward…
BrainBox in Schools: Bringing Fun Learning to Classrooms and Playgrounds Across the UK
The UK’s favourite memory and observation game, BrainBox, is making a big impact in schools with an exciting new initiative, ‘BrainBox in…
Neurodiverse Conditions in a New Series of Children’s Picture Books
Covering ADHD, autism, DCD, dyslexia, epilepsy and Tourette syndrome, the six part picture book series, The Neurons, looks at six common neurodiverse…
Online Scams: The Growing Threat to Young People
Key Findings from UKSIC Research 79% of young people encounter online scams at least once a month, with 20% seeing them daily—including…
Arthur Past & Future: A Legend for All Time
A fresh take on an ancient legend Bringing an age-old tale into the modern world, Nik Olsen’s Arthur Past & Future: A…
World Book Day Costumes 2025
As World Book Day approaches on 6th March 2025 we have looked at the various location you can buy a costume, that…
World Book Day 2025: Exciting Announcements and Plans
World Book Day 2025 is scheduled for 6 March 2025. This annual event celebrates the joy of reading and aims to ensure…
Children with anxiety: Author Eleanor Segall’s inspiring new book
Supporting children with anxiety, London-based author Eleanor Segall has drawn from her own childhood experiences to write Arabella and the Worry Cloud,…
Tutankhamun: Immersive exhibition, London 14-week run
This spring, Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition opens its doors at Immerse LDN at ExCeL London Waterfront. Launching on 28 March 2025, the…
Children not Meeting Developmental Milestones when Starting School
As new report reveals teachers’ concerns for children not meeting developmental milestones when starting school, teacher explains fun/easy ways to get your…
Teaching kids the value of money
Value of money, not to be overlooked. We all know the importance of teaching our children life lessons, such as good manners…
5 benefits for your child attending summer school
Summer School: As the summer holidays will roll around again, many parents find themselves thinking of ideas of what they can occupy…
Fake news in an age of AI and misinformation
Fake news spreads as AI technology grows, so do conspiracy theories, and doctored content like deep fakes. Identifying fact from fiction is…
Kindness is Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2024
More than six in ten children choose kindness as their word of the year from surveys of over 6,000 children Word choice…
New Nutrition Book Offers A Fresh Approach To Fuelling ADHD And Dyslexic Minds
Rising awareness of ADHD and Dyslexia In the UK around 2.6 million people (708,000 children, 1,9m adults) have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…
AI in education for students and teachers
The UK Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan has sparked excitement in the education sector. Bridgette Barrett, Geography Lead at SaveMyExams, highlights the…
Apprenticeship: Teachers may access a free British Army resource
Help students explore apprenticeship with free British Army resource National Apprenticeship Week (10th–16th February) is the perfect time to introduce students to…
A Fun and Engaging Way to Encourage Healthy Habits
From the moment I introduced Squiggy the Poo to my three-year-old, he was hooked. The story, told through the adventures of Squiggy…
How A.I. creativity is reshaping the future
Duncan Wardle on the future of innovation As CES prepares to showcase A.I creativity, the latest in technology, artificial intelligence (A.I.)·
Allergies: A child’s guide
Have you ever seen a bee with hives? Allergies affect nearly 1 in 12 children in the UK, according to Allergy UK.·
Parent Yourself First: A guide to raising securely attached kids
Parent Yourself First, by Bryana Kappadakunnel, offers a compassionate and practical approach to breaking unhealthy cycles and raising securely attached children.·
Exam anxiety: help is available
85% of UK students report exam anxiety, with most suffering in silence New research by SaveMyExams reveals a staggering 85% of UK…
Dive into the senses as new details on world premiere exhibition Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You are revealed
Science Museum Group © The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum With just one month to go until the opening of…
Essential Tips To Ensure Responsible Digital Citizenry in a Tech-Driven World
Try as we might, it has become almost impossible to not expose children to digital platforms. This can happen at home or…
School closures, snow and flooding: How to support children
School closures have an impact Heavy snowfall and flooding across the UK have forced hundreds of school closures. With Met Office weather…
The Best Toddler Books of 2025
Introducing your toddler to engaging and educational books can foster a lifelong love of reading. Buying books doesn’t have to be expensive…
MUMAGEDDON! And the Food Magician:
A laugh-out-loud adventure for kids Sonya Anise’s MUMAGEDDON! And the Food Magician is a delightful new book for children aged 7 and…
Kahoot! and TED free learning content
Kahoot! and TED have joined forces to empower learners with engaging, innovative content. This partnership blends TED’s impactful ideas with Kahoot!’s·