Experienced SENCo Lynn How introduces practical, evidence-informed activities to support children with SEMH needs A new professional resource for primary educators aims to make emotional regulation more accessible, engaging and practical for children through a cast of relatable characters known as the “Feelings Furballs”. In The Feelings Furballs: Emotional Regulation Activities and Ideas for the…
Looking to spread a little kindness, the Princess of Wales¹, in a recent visit to Castle Hill Academy in New Addington, Croydon, told pupils that “kindness is key,” encouraging them to think about the people, places, and experiences that help them feel secure and connected—telling children that such connections are key to their development and…
A BookTrust programme that has helped 2 million secondary school children to unleash the power of reading for pleasure is being rolled out to primary schools for the first time. Bookbuzz Primary, a new programme of expertly curated books and grab-and-go resources for Key Stage 2, launches this week. It has been developed by BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity,…
Author Dr Emily Andre is supporting BookTrust’s Christmas appeal, aiming to deliver 18,000 book parcels to disadvantaged children and those in care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Donations to BookTrust will help fund its Christmas campaign, which provides 18,000 families with a surprise festive parcel featuring a carefully selected book, alongside its ongoing…
JKP have published their latest set of catalogues, showcasing new books available and coming soon in their Inclusive Teaching and Learning Resources category, as well as their Children’s Books. Handy and helpful for teachers, school staff, librarians, parents and pupils alike, the catalogues contain a range of useful additional features on the books featured,…
Award-winning careers adviser Jenny Booth has launched a new book with the aim of offering a lifeline to families and professionals navigating the journey of career planning for ADHD teens. The book, Career Coaching your ADHD Teen, which launched 8th August, offers practical solutions, heartfelt insight, and hopeful guidance to those supporting neurodivergent young…
Storytelling Matters: The power of a story to help anxious children feel seen, safe and strong Aneena and the Elephant in a post-pandemic world By Dina Subasciaki, Children’s author and emotional wellbeing advocate Over the past 30 years, I’ve supported children and young people through a wide range of emotional challenges, from everyday worries to…
THE TINY TYCOONS CyberMental Dolapo Adeyemi Published 28th May 2025 From Screen Zombies to Digital Superheroes: The Ultimate Guide for Young Creators WARNING: This is NOT another boring “screen time is bad” lecture! (It’s a science-backed approach to healthy technology use that kids really enjoy) Kids aged 8-12 will absolutely love this guide…
“The opportunity to explore culture, discover new places and ways of understanding each other leaps off the pages of these shortlisted titles”. Victoria Dilly, SLA CEO Today the School Library Association (SLA) announces the shortlist titles for the Information Book Award (IBA). This year’s shortlist includes a diverse range of non-fiction books that are sure…
An engaging new board game for home or school, full of fascinating facts and nifty numbers. Created by hugely popular children’s book author Jez Alborough, Number Wonders is an exciting game of discovery containing amazing facts about every number from 1 to 100. Not only is it a brilliant way for kids to learn…
Featuring a variety of unique projects to inspire printmakers of all levels, this is a comprehensive introduction to printmaking. This guide concentrates on printmaking techniques and projects that can be carried out without the need for costly or complicated tools and equipment. Using objects from around your home and garden such as bottle tops, kitchen…
Children’s disability charity, Children Today Charitable Trust, is marking World Book Day on 6th March with an exclusive reading of Danielle Brown’s “Girls Rule” book, read by the two-time gold paralympic gold medallist and author herself. The event is part of the charity’s ‘Reading for Life’ project which aims to spread awareness of disability and…
Children aged 3-13 experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage, those who are looked after or previously looked after, enjoy their expertly curated parcels that are shown to have a positive impact on their reading habits. Of the children receiving Letterbox Club; 96% say they like or love it 86% say they like or love the…
The LoveReading family exists because reading matters, and books change lives. The leading book recommendation websites which feature an online bookstore with social purpose have so far donated £50,000 to schools. MD Deborah Maclaren, commented: “The LoveReading brand naturally evolved into an online bookstore, but we were keen to make a difference. As well as…
BookTrust, the UK’s leading children’s reading charity, delivers the 2023 Great Books Guide to every primary school in England and Northern Ireland. The annual guide features 100 expertly selected books for primary-aged children. This year, a dual-language digital edition is available for schools in Wales. Keeping up to date with new children’s…
As World Mental Health Day (10th October) approaches, parents and teachers are being encouraged to sign up to a new book club which will give kids free access to online books and activities to boost their wellbeing. Created by the award-winning parenting website KiddyCharts, the ‘Shelf Care’ book club offers free PDF books, activity…
The Chase Rewarding Futures school libraries programme has transformed reading spaces in 15 Manchester primary schools and reached an estimated 6,512 children Recent research revealed that one in four (26 per cent) parents and carers have asked their children to borrow more books from their school library* Children at Manchester schools have benefitted from enhanced…
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Wonder and Captain Underpants are the top three books suggested by teachers to engage pupils who are reluctant to read, according to a new insight report published by Laburnum House Educational. Laburnum House, which has supplied heavily discounted books to schools for over 25 years and offers a wide…
