School & Family

pumpkin carving ideas for families

35 great pumpkin carving and decorating ideas from the MadeForMums community

primary school children in a row

School starters born during pandemic lack communication skills, Ofsted says

Child holding Halloween Box Spiders

How to make Scary Box Spiders for Halloween: step by step guide

spooky jail pumpkin

How to carve a 'spooky jail' pumpkin for Halloween

Pumpkin carved with Jack O'Lantern face

How to carve a Halloween pumpkin: easy step by step guide

Thorntons advent calendar

The best food processors for families in 2024 - tested and top-rated

Best slow cookers for families

The best slow cookers for families in 2024 – tested and top-rated

A child with their face painted as a pumpkin

How to face paint a pumpkin for Halloween: step by step guide

The best air fryers for families in 2024 – tested and top-rated

Best family-friendly pumpkin patches UK

The best pumpkin patches for families in the UK 2024

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School and family

What generation is my child? A guide to generations by year

Person standing in front of a Frameless art exhibition

Frameless announces new dates for its super popular Multi-Sensory Tots Classes in London

The emotions in Inside Out 2 panicking

When does Inside Out 2 come out on Disney Plus?

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How to help your children make friends at school

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YouTube announces new parental controls for teen accounts

Family at the Marmalade Day Festival at the Paddington Experience

Don't miss the Paddington Bear Experience — open now in London!

young girl having an eye test looking happy with chart behind her

When should children have an eye test?

boy with teacher as he completes his baseline reception test

Reception baseline assessment for 4-year-olds

mother waving goodbye to daughter as she leaves the house for her first day at secondary school

Starting Secondary School: Tips for Parents

parents greeting their children at the end of the school day while their teacher stands by

How to create an effective after school routine

mother's hands taking a picture on her phone of her son in his school uniform on the first day of school

Top tips for the first day of school

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Fines for taking children out of school have increased – here's everything you need to know

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School and family

Get two months of Readly free in this Back to School offer

Family at the cinema

Get 2 Cineworld cinema tickets for just £9 with Wowcher

Celebrating Olympic Mums: 6 images of award-winning Team GB mums with their kids

Celebrating Olympic Mums: Team GB's medal-winning mums

baby coughing in mother's arms at home

Whooping cough: what is it and why is it on the rise?

10 Best name labels for clothes, stationery and bags

Best name labels for childrens' clothes, stationery, shoes and bags

Happy mother with her daughter choosing and buying school supplies. Education and primary school preparations concept.

Back to school sales 2025: best deals on backpacks, stationery, uniform and more

best books for starting school

10 best books to read with your child before starting school or nursery

Adult woman and young boy playing at a National Trust property

What is the National Trust family membership?