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Six UK schools launch pilot to tackle children's screen time
19th February 2026
Six UK schools partner with Orbiri, a parent-founded system that brings families and schools together around shared digital boundaries, aiming to tackle screen time in school and at home As governments and schools grapple with how to respond to rising concern about children’s smartphone use...
Schools across the UK take part in Coram’s Wear Your Scarf Day for Children’s Mental Health Week
13th February 2026
Today, hundreds of primary schools across the country are taking part in the fourth annual Wear Your Scarf Day, hosted by children’s charity Coram, to support Children’s Mental Health Week. Wear Your Scarf Day encourages pupils to wear their scarves to school as a symbol of children’s...
Children celebrate NSPCC’s Number Day with celebrities across the country
11th February 2026
Celebrities made special appearances at schools across the UK, encouraging children to take part in maths games and activities to fundraise for the NSPCC’s Number Day. The annual event, which is now in its 26th year, highlights the fun side of mathematics through engaging activities like ‘Dress...
Millions of schoolkids lead nationwide hunt to tackle the UK’s e-waste crisis
29th January 2026
The nation’s schoolchildren are being encouraged to participate in a new campaign to tackle the UK’s growing electrical waste crisis – and win prizes for their school in the process. The Hidden Treasure Hunt is a new nationwide schools-and-families initiative, open to millions...