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News - April 2025
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Pop on your PJs and get every child reading!
16th April 2025
BookTrust is inviting primary schools across the UK to celebrate Pyjamarama on 22nd May, a day dedicated to reading for pleasure. Thousands of children across the country – in primary schools, libraries, community groups and at home – will spend the day reading, enjoying, and sharing stories...
The ADHD Advantage
15th April 2025
Jessica Whalley’s powerful new book, The Autistic Mom, sheds light on her deeply personal journey as an autistic and ADHD mother raising a nonverbal autistic son. This candid book is a must-read for parents of neurodivergent children, adults navigating their own neurodivergence, and anyone interested...
Diary marker: Pupils take on outer space for Walk to School Week
15th April 2025
Thousands of children across the UK will get ‘out of this world’ during Walk to School Week (19-23 May 2025) Walk to School Week is organised by Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking as part of their National Walking Month campaign each May. Families are encouraged to...
Lets Get Growing! National Children’s Gardening Week
10th April 2025
Calling all young nature lovers! National Children’s Gardening Week is back from 24 May – 1 June 2025, proudly supported by National Garden Gift Card, and set to be bursting with fun, creativity, and outdoor adventure. Timed perfectly with the May half term, this nationwide celebration is...
Discover the Roots of Your Food This Open Farm Sunday!
9th April 2025
Open Farm Sunday returns for its 19th year on Sunday 8th June 2025, offering everyone a unique opportunity to explore the world of farming and the vital role it plays in our everyday lives. Managed nationally by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), this much-loved national initiative connects farmers...