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Pop on your PJs and get every child reading!

16th April 2025

BookTrust is inviting primary schools across the UK to celebrate Pyjamarama on 22nd May, a day dedicated to reading for pleasure. Thousands of children across the country – in primary schools, libraries, community groups and at home – will spend the day reading, enjoying, and sharing stories...

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Diary marker: Pupils take on outer space for Walk to School Week

15th April 2025

Thousands of children across the UK will get ‘out of this world’ during Walk to School Week (19-23 May 2025) Walk to School Week is organised by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking as part of their National Walking Month campaign each May. Families are encouraged to...

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The ADHD Advantage

15th April 2025

Jessica Whalley’s powerful new book, The Autistic Mom, sheds light on her deeply personal journey as an autistic and ADHD mother raising a nonverbal autistic son. This candid book is a must-read for parents of neurodivergent children, adults navigating their own neurodivergence, and anyone interested...

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Lets Get Growing! National Children’s Gardening Week

10th April 2025

Calling all young nature lovers! National Children’s Gardening Week is back from 24 May – 1 June 2025, proudly supported by National Garden Gift Card, and set to be bursting with fun, creativity, and outdoor adventure. Timed perfectly with the May half term, this nationwide celebration is...

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Discover the Roots of Your Food This Open Farm Sunday!

9th April 2025

Open Farm Sunday returns for its 19th year on Sunday 8th June 2025, offering everyone a unique opportunity to explore the world of farming and the vital role it plays in our everyday lives. Managed nationally by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), this much-loved national initiative connects farmers...

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Teach road safety with Brake

31st March 2025

Join schools up and down the country taking part in a walk for road safety and a fun day of learning with Brake, the road safety charity on Wednesday 11 June. Sign up to Brake’s Kids Walk and get a free action pack of teaching resources, including lesson plans, assemblies, activities, posters,...

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Share your Easter Bunny Veggie Pizza with us

24th March 2025

Hop into the kitchen this Easter with a fun, bunny-shaped pizza the whole family will love! This easy, child-friendly recipe is packed with veggies and bursting with creativity. From shaping the bunny to designing its face with olives, peppers and tomatoes, kids will have a blast making and eating their...

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Easter Escapades and Family Fun

17th March 2025

Primary Times shares some spring fun for everyone with 10 exciting day-out ideas to explore this Easter. As nature bursts into life and with warmer, sunny days to look forward to, it’s the perfect time for fresh air and family adventures... Easter Egg Hunts Take part in an event near you...

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Favourite Breeds and Family Pets with Graeme Hall

14th March 2025

Primary Times catches up with Master Dog Trainer Graeme Hall to discuss our wonderful canine companions, alongside the exciting, brand-new series of Channel 5’s Dogs Behaving Very Badly. A talented columnist, TV presenter, and best-selling author, Graeme Hall is perhaps best known for being...

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Lee Connelly Announced as official ambassador for National Children’s Gardening Week 2025

13th March 2025

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has revealed that Lee Connelly, better known as the Skinny Jean Gardener, has been named the official ambassador for National Children’s Gardening Week 2025 which runs from 24 May – 1 June 2025. As a leading children’s gardening educator, Lee...

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Get out for the Count!

7th March 2025

Leading wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, has revealed the dates of this year’s highly anticipated Big Butterfly Count, which will take place from 18 July - 10 August. The annual citizen science programme, which is now in its 16th year, attracts tens of thousands of people out into their...

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Bond: 60 years of setting the standard for 11+ prep

1st March 2025

School entrance exams pinpoint pupils with strong abilities in English, maths, and reasoning - skills that signal academic potential. For many children these are their first formal exams, and the team at Bond understand that finding the right preparation materials can be confusing for parents. With...

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Share your Sprinkle Spectacular Birthday Cake with us

19th February 2025

This fun and fluffy bake is perfect for family birthdays. Make sure to always supervise children when baking in the kitchen. Hot ovens and sharp utensils can be dangerous, so ensure an adult is present to help with baking and decorating.  Ingredients (serves 15-20): For the cake: 🍰 350g...

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