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Share your Sprinkle Spectacular Birthday Cake with us
19th February 2025
This fun and fluffy bake is perfect for family birthdays. Make sure to always supervise children when baking in the kitchen. Hot ovens and sharp utensils can be dangerous, so ensure an adult is present to help with baking and decorating. Ingredients (serves 15-20): For the cake: 🍰 350g...
Representation in storytelling and exploring self-belief with Lucy Edwards
13th February 2025
Primary Times catches up with content creator and disability campaigner Lucy Edwards, ahead of her exciting new children’s book release ‘Ella Jones vs The Sun Stealer’ Can you tell us a little bit about how you brought your story to life? Have you enjoyed it, is this your first...
TfL celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by launching more than 170 apprenticeships across the organisation
10th February 2025
As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 February), Transport for London (TfL) is launching a range of apprenticeship opportunities to support Londoners into lifelong careers across the organisation and its supply chain. TfL's award-winning apprenticeship programme supports people of...
Make this February Half Term Unforgettable at the Roman Baths
7th February 2025
This February Half Term, get the whole family grossed out at the Roman Baths in Bath on a fun-filled adventure! Discover the quirky side of Roman life they don’t teach you in school, while exploring one of the most iconic ancient sites in the UK. For instance, did you know that Romans wiped...
Red Nose Day is back and this year it’s a biggie!
5th February 2025
Mark your calendars for Friday 21st March, and get ready to giggle again to do good. With Comic Relief hitting the big 4-0 this year, Red Nose Day promises to be one for the history books. In those 40 years, a whopping £1.6 billion has been raised to support over 100 million people. Comic Relief...
Bookshop.org announces ambassadors Alexander Armstrong, Catherine Rayner, Andy Day and more for Read It Forward
4th February 2025
Bookshop.org is delighted to bring back its popular charitable initiative Read It Forward, in an expanded partnership with BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust, with 10% of every children’s book sale in February 2025 (including pre-orders) donated to the charities, while also supporting independent...
Tips on dealing with loneliness this Children’s Mental Health Week
3rd February 2025
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week, the NSPCC is highlighting ways to support young people struggling with loneliness. In 2023/24, Childline delivered nearly 5,000 counselling sessions on the issue, with common causes including bullying, social media pressures, and moving schools. The...
Creative Costume Ideas for World Book Day 2025
1st February 2025
Primary Times explores some fun outfit ideas to inspire children of all ages on World Book Day Get ready for the 6th March 2025! World Book Day aims to offer every child the opportunity to have a book of their own; it’s all about encouraging children to read their way and to promote reading...
Bravery, Believing In Yourself And An Empowering Must-Have Guide From Jodie Ounsley
28th January 2025
Primary Times speaks to the star of the hit BBC show Gladiators performing as ‘Fury’, Jodie Ounsley - the UK’s first deaf Gladiator! Known as a rugby star, a proud advocate for the deaf community and of course, as ‘Fury’ from the BBC TV show Gladiators, Jodie’s...
Scoring big for online safety: Premier League launches new resource for Safer Internet Day 2025
28th January 2025
The Premier League has launched a new Safer Internet Day resource, available to teachers for free through its education programme Premier League Primary Stars, to mark Safer Internet Day 2025 on 11 February. The resource is designed to support Key Stage 2 pupils to recognise and avoid online scams and...
Plan the perfect party in 2025
25th January 2025
Primary Times puts together its top 10 children’s party themes to help parents with planning ahead. How do you plan an amazing party? Deciding on your theme is often one of the best places to start. Next, are you hosting the event at home or looking into dedicated party venues? Perhaps a luxury...
International Day for Street Children is celebrated annually on 12th April
22nd January 2025
This day recognises the resilience of street children around the world, and highlights the need to respect their rights. Since 1999, The Hope Foundation (HOPE) has helped 100,000 disadvantaged children access education in Kolkata, India. But there is more to be done to ensure that every child living...
TfL calls on London schools to support walking and cycling to school to reap health and air quality benefits
8th January 2025
As the new term starts Transport for London (TfL) is calling on London schools to join its accreditation programme to encourage sustainable travel to school, to help improve air quality, health and safety. It follows a 10 per cent increase in schools achieving the highest ‘Gold’ status last...
British stroke survivor becomes the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole
7th January 2025
A British stroke survivor born in Cambridge, Jonny Huntington, has today made history by becoming the first ever person with a disability to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole. Just 52 people have ever successfully skied to the South Pole without support. Jonny is the first explorer with a...