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News - August 2025
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Ready, set, race for childhood
26th August 2025
Join RBC Race for the Kids, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity’s family festival and fun run on Saturday 11 October in London’s Hyde Park. From walking and wheeling to running and scooting, take on 2k or 5k your way. Whether you sprint like a superhero, whizz on wheels, or simply enjoy...
School Choices: A Parent’s Guide
24th August 2025
Step up to secondary with confidence! Primary Times provides supportive tips and advice for the parents of Year 5 and 6 pupils As your child nears the end of primary school, choosing the right secondary can feel like a big leap. Every child is different, and so is every school, so how do...
10 Simple and Fun Ways Families Can Boost Literacy at Home
22nd August 2025
In celebration of International Literacy Day, Primary Times offers fun, at-home activities to help families support children’s literacy development. As families settle back into school routines, September brings more than just new timetables and packed lunches – it also marks International...
Tesco Extends National Fruit & Veg For Schools Programme
20th August 2025
Great news for pupils and parents! With Tesco having announced that its Fruit & Veg for Schools programme will be extended for another year, this brings free, healthy snacks to even more schools across the UK in the 2025–2026 academic year. Launched in September 2024 as part of Tesco’s...
Experts Urge First Eye Test Before Your Child Starts School
18th August 2025
Whether your child has just stepped into the classroom for the first time or moved up a year, now is the perfect moment to book their sight test. Experts recommend children have their first eye test at age 3 or 4– ideally before they start primary school – even if there are no outward signs...
Bodies, Books & Brilliant Routines with Dr Emily
18th August 2025
Primary Times caught up with NHS doctor, author and children’s health advocate, Dr Emily MacDonagh… Ahead of the new school year, Dr Emily launches her brand-new children’s title for curious minds aged 3 and up, Incredible Things Your Body Can Do! A fun and accessible first look...
Keep Your Kids’ School Kit Safe With Stikins® Stick On Name Labels
11th August 2025
Stikins® name labels were developed by a busy family for your busy family! Since 2004, thousands of parents have used Stikins® to label their kids’ school kit – with absolutely no sewing and no ironing. These stick on labels really do just stick on and stay on. Made with a unique...