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 indicates that there is a misunderstanding between parents and schools about what it means for children to be ‘school ready’. School readiness is not a new topic though. Last year, the Prime Minister
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+ Guide for Parents. This guide aims to help families become better allies and offers advice on supporting children if they come out. Sandi Toksvig said: “As a parent and grandparent, who is also
‘Ora: I Have a Dream’
‘Ora: I Have a Dream’ Inspire Your Child’s Dreams. In today’s world, nurturing resilience and imagination in children is essential. Evren Ersan’s debut children’s book, ‘Ora: I Have a Dream’, offers a captivating tale that encourages young readers to pursue their dreams, no matter how unattainable they may seem. A Starfish’s Ambitious Journey Set in
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 Melody, Kerokerokeroppi, and Mr. Men Little Miss. These games help children and lifelong learners develop key skills like communication, collaboration, and cultural awareness. Parents and teachers can access these engaging learning experiences on
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 to a well-deserved break from school. As a parent, I also understand that this can be a time when you start to consider how you can support your child’s learning outside of the
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 Schools.’ Thanks to Asmodee, the country’s leading distributor of board, tabletop, and trading card games, over 6,000 BrainBox demo packs are being played in 31 schools across the UK, from Leeds to Essex.
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 conditions, what causes them and how they affect people with the condition. Each Neuron book looks at one condition in detail using playful characterisations of neurons, the human brain and central nervous system
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 children as young as 8. 18% of 8 to 17-year-olds know someone their age who has lost money to a scam. Over a quarter (26%) of young victims blame themselves for falling for
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 Legend for All Time reimagines the legendary King Arthur for today’s readers. From the moment Arthur meets his lifelong companions, Malosi and Maayan, in their nursery, the story captivates. Set in a post-apocalyptic
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 wont break the bank, or made your own: TU Tu Clothing by Sainsbury‘s offers a diverse selection of costumes to help children embody their favourite literary characters. Their collection includes outfits inspired by
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 every child has the opportunity to own a book. £1/€1.50 Book Selection A highlight of World Book Day is the release of special £1/€1.50 books that children can obtain for free using their
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, a heartfelt picture book supporting children aged 5–8 who struggle with anxiety. Eleanor, who has lived with bipolar disorder since her diagnosis at age 16, aims to help young readers understand and manage
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 exhibition runs for a strictly limited 14 weeks, closing on 29 June 2025. After captivating over 1.8 million visitors in 12 cities worldwide, this awe-inspiring experience finally arrives in London. A high-tech journey
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 child school ready-role of parent/carer in early years is critical in helping to reach milestones- Clare Shaw, founder and teacher at Mini Mozart has responded to an alarming new report by early years
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 and kindness. However, many parents overlook the value of money as a key lesson. Shockingly, less than half of UK children receive meaningful financial education, whether at home or school. Mindy Paul, the
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 their bright and energetic children with. Likewise, many older children will start to plan what they can do over the summer to help progress their education and the first steps of their dream
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 becoming harder, especially when world leaders and influencers share inaccuracies to millions of followers. Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Meta now rely on user-generated ‘community notes’ instead of professional fact-checkers.
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 reflects children’s awareness of mental health and current affairs Research shows cautious optimism towards AI, as artificial intelligence is voted second choice by a quarter of children Slay is revealed as top slang
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 (ADHD)[1]. Many areas of the UK have also long backlogs for adult ADHD assessments with around 196,000 people on waiting lists[2]. Dyslexia -difficulties with processing speed, reading and spelling also affects about 1
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 potential benefits AI offers for students and teachers. AI in education: a tool for efficiency and growth Bridgette Barrett welcomes the plan, explaining that AI already supports teachers and students across the UK.