This festive season, The Children's Society wants to help vulnerable children and young people "Break Free" from abuse and exploitation. This year's annual Christingle campaign will be supporting this theme in a bid to help raise vital funds towards helping to achieve a better life for every child that needs support.
In the UK, there are young people dealing with hardship, abuse and...
The Chief Inspector’s Annual Report says that nearly all children and learners have been affected by the pandemic, with long-term consequences unknown.
From: Ofsted
Good, well-structured, face-to-face education will help most children catch up
Daily routines, and the return of sport and extra-curricular activities, will improve children’s mental and physical health
My little girl is learning all about what colours you need to mix to make different colours at the moment, so I thought I would set up a fun painting activity to help her learn.
This activity for kids is super simple and lots of fun for little ones. I got these lovely flower paint pallets , which are perfect as you can put lots of different colours around the...
Fred Offers Safety Essentials for Parents to Keep Homes Safe During Colder Months
Now the darker and colder days have arrived, children will inevitably be spending more time indoors exploring their surroundings, thankfully Fred’s award-winning safety solutions, which exceed EU safety standards, ensure curious tots will be kept safe and out of harm’s way. With over 67,000 children being...
Christmas is an exciting time of year for all the family, particularly for children. But although getting presents and spending time together as a family can be exciting, many kids are spending more time on electronic devices than ever before.
A YouGov poll conducted in 2020 found that most children have their own smartphone before they turn 10, even though 50% of Brits surveyed...
We always want what’s best for our little ones; a healthy lifestyle, a good school, and a good area to grow up in. Raising a family is exciting, but where are the best cities to do so?
New data reveals the best place to raise a family in the UK. By researching a variety of factors that impact family life, the research establishes where babies will truly thrive. Each UK city was...
How to speak to your children about Organ Donation
80% of adults in England say they would consider becoming a donor, but fewer than 42.5% have registered a decision, whatever it is, on the organ donation register
4% of organ donors in 20/21 were children aged 0-17
More organ donations from children and young people are needed to save the lives of children, babies
The Council for British Archaeology (CBA)’s Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC) have announced the launch of a brand-new offering: YAC After-School Clubs.
The Young Archaeologists’ Club has been running for more than 40 years, and currently takes the form of weekend clubs for 8-16-year-olds. There are today over 70 clubs throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, set up in...
Schools will need to follow statutory guidance which requires them to make sure uniform is affordable for all.
From: Department for Education and The Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP
Families will save money on school uniforms from next year, following new legally-binding guidance published on Friday 19th November, requiring schools to make uniform affordable for all.
Legal and General partnered with Clinical Psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin to explore the importance of having difficult conversations with children, including that about organ donation. Dr Rudkin discussed how to approach the conversation appropriately and provided some useful tips for parents wanting to engage their child in such conversations.
