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News - February 2026
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JAMIE OLIVER OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR GOOD SCHOOL FOOD AWARDS 2026
23rd February 2026
With Ella Toone, Dame Mary Berry and Dani Dyer among celebrity judges Jamie Oliver has officially opened nominations for the Good School Food Awards 2026 on ITV’s award-winning This Morning. Now in its fourth successful year, Jamie’s Good School Food Awards continue to celebrate...
Stories, Sketches and Sparking Readers with Rob Biddulph
17th February 2026
Primary Times chats to award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph about why reading for pleasure matters more than ever… A thrilling new chapter begins! Rob Biddulph’s latest release, The Last Wolf, is an exciting adventure for readers aged 8–12, packed with imagination,...
A purr-fectly brilliant brand-new family musical is coming to London, Essex and Hampshire
16th February 2026
Dermot O’Leary’s bestselling children’s book Toto the Ninja Cat and the Great Snake Escape is to be brought to life on stage for the first time in a brand-new family musical opening spring 2026. Little Angel Theatre, Mercury Theatre and Mayflower Southampton are delighted to announce...
Hogwarts Express locomotive to star at Epping Ongar Railway this April
13th February 2026
A steam train featuring in one of the world’s most anticipated television series is set to appear at the Epping Ongar Railway this April. Steam locomotive 6989 ‘Wightwick Hall’, which stars as the Hogwarts Express in the upcoming Harry Potter television series, is scheduled to visit...
Beloved Timmy Time characters and thousands of little legs set to takebig steps for nature this spring
7th February 2026
Join The Wildlife Trusts’ Hedgehog Walk for a wild adventure from 30th March to 30th April From 30th March to 30th April, little legs across the country will be taking big steps for wildlife in The Hedgehog Walk – a fun and family-friendly fundraising challenge in partnership with Timmy...
Peppa Pig introduces new storyline helping families understand childhood hearing loss
6th February 2026
Following last year’s iconic baby Evie announcement, Hasbro has today announced a new storyline in the world of PEPPA PIG, as Peppa’s younger brother, George, is revealed to be moderately deaf and is fitted with a hearing aid. Championing stories that reflect real children and families around...
WWF and Forestry England invite families to swap screens for trees this February half-term and discover a Feel Good Forest Trail
4th February 2026
WWF and Forestry England are inviting families to explore a Feel Good Forest Trail this February half term (14th - 22nd), offering a fun, interactive way to enjoy nature, boost wellbeing, and connect with one another. Following a successful launch last year, Feel Good Forest Trails has grown to 20...
My First Ballet: Cinderella
3rd February 2026
Everyone’s invited to this new ballet for children aged 3+ by English National Ballet! Meet the nature-loving Cinderella, who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest where she once gardened and sang with her mother. After loss and silence settle over her home, she’s left with a sharp-tongued...
Open Up a World of Possibilities with Kumon
1st February 2026
For over 60 years, Kumon has helped more than 3.5 million students worldwide unlock their potential, making it a leading supplementary education provider. The Kumon Maths and English Programmes are designed to build confidence, improve focus, and develop independent study skills that last a lifetime. Students...