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Inspire Your Young Artist at the Royal Drawing School
20th December 2025
Inspiring online art classes that build skills and confidence Young artists (ages 10–18) can immerse themselves in the world of drawing through the Royal Drawing School’s dynamic online courses, accessible nationwide, as well as in-person sessions at the Shoreditch Studio and in London’s...
NHS tips on keeping kids well over winter
18th December 2025
Eating healthy, nutritious food, wearing warm clothing, heating your home, getting vaccinated against flu and washing hands regularly to stop viruses and germs spreading will all help your child to avoid getting sick this winter. Be sure to have sick-care essentials at home in case your child becomes...
Christmas concerns over dangerous counterfeit goods are stopped at UK borders
16th December 2025
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is warning shoppers to avoid counterfeit products after thousands of unsafe goods were seized across the UK in December 2024. With a Trading Standards report from last Christmas warning that almost 90% of counterfeit consumer goods entering...
Unleash your child's potential
15th December 2025
We all know the importance of maths and English. It has been widely shown, for instance, that young people with better literacy and numeracy skills are far more likely to succeed in gaining good employment and in fulfilling their potential later in life. Kumon study centres across the country offer...
Winter Adventures at Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts
12th December 2025
You’re in for a cracker of a time at Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts… the place to be for festive family adventures this winter. Explore a massive selection of indoor and outdoor activities, with a visit to Santa’s magical grotto, where children have the chance to choose their...
Potatoes prove the most Christmas faithful stalwart on festive plate
10th December 2025
Turkey may have been replaced by beef or a nut roast, sprouts by peas, but the one stalwart of the Christmas dinner is the potato according to a new survey*. More than two-thirds of Britons will not sacrifice the roast potato this Christmas and a third will be eating mash, proving that one of the UK’s...
Young People Invited to Share Their Hopes Through Film as Charlie Quirke Treks for Alzheimer’s Research UK
9th December 2025
The PQA - Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts has launched a national filmmaking competition offering young people aged 6–17 the chance to win a year-long scholarship in comedy, drama, musical theatre, TV and filmmaking. The ‘Bring Hope Home’ film challenge, open to all children...
Historical Heroes
8th December 2025
Who changed the world? Primary Times helps you spark curiosity and bring history to life for children From brave nurses and ancient queens to astronauts who reached the stars, history is full of real people whose courage and determination changed the world. At school, children are introduced to key...
Make Christmas Magical in London with The Snowman
5th December 2025
Iconic Christmas show The Snowman returns to Peacock Theatre for its 28th anniversary, from 22nd November – 4th January. Based on the much-loved picture book by Raymond Briggs and the animated film directed by Dianne Jackson, this is the Birmingham Rep’s magical stage adaptation of the...
Celebrate New Year’s Day the London Way!
25th November 2025
Step into 2026 with sparkle and smiles at the London Parade’s 40th Birthday Bash – a fantastic, free celebration for the whole family! On 1st January, London’s streets burst into life with colour, music, and magic as over 8,000 performers take over the city for this milestone event. Children...
Family Traveller Live returns
21st November 2025
Family Traveller Live is back at Twickenham Stadium on 21st and 22nd March 2026. It might just be the travel show that kids love even more than parents, and they’re giving you even more reason to feel that way in 2026. There are dozens and dozens of amazing activities, from stargazing and...
DIY Mini Snow Globe Jars
19th November 2025
TURN EMPTY JARS INTO SPARKLING MINI SNOW SCENES! Want to make your Christmas tree stand out this year? Try creating your own Mini Snow Globe Ornaments – a fun, imaginative craft that kids will love. They’re easy to make using recycled jars and a few festive bits, and look magical when...
Making Magical Moments with Stephen Mulhern
17th November 2025
Primary Times caught up with award-winning television presenter and magician Stephen Mulhern as he reveals his secrets… Regarded as one of TV’s favourite magicians and a household name in British entertainment, Stephen Mulhern is also a successful children’s author, with his latest...