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News - February 2025
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A Must-Share World Book Day Event for Schools – Backed by the Premier League
28th February 2025
With reading for pleasure at an all-time low - just one-third of children enjoy reading (National Literacy Trust, 2023) - we need fresh, exciting ways to re-engage pupils. Enter Premier League Primary Stars, combining football and books to inspire a love of reading. Last year, nearly half a million...
Big Issue calls on kids to get creative with Earth Day cover competition judged by Chris Packham
24th February 2025
The environmentalist is judging this year’s Big Issue cover competition, with the winning design set to emblazon its Earth Day special in April Under 13s have been invited to submit their art to a new competition and be in with a chance of seeing it emblazon an upcoming special edition of the...
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...
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...
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...
Premier League Primary Stars launches New Building Self-Esteem Resource for primary school pupils this Children’s Mental Health Week
3rd February 2025
Premier League Primary Stars has launched a powerful new educational resource aimed at helping primary school pupils understand and build their self-esteem. The Building Self-Esteem resource provides engaging activities and lessons that encourage young learners to reflect on their personal strengths,...
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...