By Schoolreaders One in four children leave primary school unable to read to the expected standard. This is a crossroads with far-reaching consequences. Without solid reading foundations, these children enter secondary education already behind, struggling to access the curriculum, losing confidence, and facing diminished life chances before they have had a chance to spread their wings. Literacy unlocks every other subject, and without it, too many young people are being locke

Have fun, learn and make every day an adventure! The theme for this year's Playday is ‘Playing on a shoestring – making every day an adventure’. Celebrated annually on the first Wednesday in August, Playday 2026 takes place on Wednesday 5th August, highlighting the importance of play in children's lives. The theme focuses on the everyday, low-cost play adventures children can enjoy at home, in settings, and in our communities. Expensive toys or far-off trips are unnecessary,

How to encourage healthier relationships with tech. The school holidays are looming, and for many parents, the arrival of the long break brings with it a familiar, silent battleground: the living room sofa, where children lie glued to tablets, phones, and gaming consoles. In a digital age, the "screen-time struggle" has become the defining parenting dilemma of the 21st century. But with the summer stretch looming large, declaring outright war on technology is neither practica

Encourage young minds to grow this Children’s Gardening Week! May is the perfect month to dig in the dirt, as it marks Children’s Gardening Week from 23rd to 31st May, a time to connect young hands and curious minds with the magic of growing food and flowers. This annual celebration encourages families and schools to swap screen time for soil time, planting the seeds of a lifelong love for nature. When teaching children about plants, start with the basics: a seed is like a ti