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Sun and water safety: Keeping your kids safe on a family holiday
29th June 2025
Family holidays offer a wonderful chance for children and adults to bond and create everlasting memories together. Depending on your chosen destination, there may be plenty for your children to learn about travel, the environment, and different cultures. Although holidays are largely rewarding and...
Support Young Readers This Summer
20th June 2025
The Summer Reading Challenge is back, bursting with surprises, stickers, and storytelling fun for children aged 4–11. Whether you’re reading in a treehouse, a tent, or your favourite cosy corner, a summer full of stories and imagination awaits. What is the Summer Reading Challenge? The...
FAMILY CAMPING: YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS
18th June 2025
Primary Times shares 10 fun activities for a family camping trip this summer... unplug and explore together! With summer finally bringing longer days and warmer temperatures, there’s no better time to head outdoors and make the most of the great British countryside. The school holidays offer...
LET’S GET MOVING with Sir Mo Farah
16th June 2025
Primary Times speaks with Sir Mo Farah, exploring fun ways to keep fit this summer and the exciting ‘Mo’s Mission’ initiative. A four-time Olympic gold medallist and one of Britain’s greatest athletes, Sir Mo Farah is not just a champion on the track – he’s also...
The Secret to Happy Homework Time: Making Learning Enjoyable for Kids
12th June 2025
Homework doesn’t have to be a battle. Primary Times explores ways to make study time stress-free. Turning Homework into a Positive Experience Homework plays a vital role in reinforcing classroom learning, but for many families, it can become a source of stress and frustration. As a publication...
Family fun for £2 at your local leisure centres this summer
11th June 2025
Want to keep children active, entertained and off screens during the holidays? This summer, a local campaign aims to make that a little easier. The Everyone is Family campaign, run by award-winning leisure operator Everyone Active is returning with a wide range of family-friendly activities all...
Let the kids run wild and free this summer - join the Big Butterfly Count!
9th June 2025
Butterfly Conservation is calling all nature lovers, puddle splashers and beach bathers to join the world’s largest butterfly count this summer. The Big Butterfly Count, which runs from 18 July to 10 August is an invitation to explore the great outdoors, learn about the wildlife on your doorstep...
Oracle Red Bull Racing Up Close: A Family-Friendly Experience Like No Other
6th June 2025
Looking for a family day out that will leave everyone talking about it? Get ready to step into the heart of Formula One™ with the MK-7 Experience 2025 — a high-octane, family-friendly event packed with excitement, discovery, and family fun. Held at the iconic Oracle Red Bull Racing Technology...