Primary schools

Pupils from Rockmount Primary School in Upper Norwood have been instrumental in creating a new interactive storybook and song in partnership with Croydon Council to help boost the mental health of all young children in Croydon. The storybook called Five a day on Wellbeing Way will help those aged seven …

Maped Helix have taken National Stationery Week’s #WritingMatters hashtag to heart with their brand-new Pen Pals 4 Pupils initiative that’s set to get the UK’s children putting pen to paper. The writing equipment giants have set up the FREE project to link youngsters in Years 3 to 5 with their …

Pupils at Manor Green Primary Academy in Denton recently had the opportunity to get creative with renowned Northern artist Fabric Lenny. Paul Slater, who goes by the name Fabric Lenny, creates a wide range of pieces ranging from sculpture and digital work to public art projects and collaborative schemes with …

To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds that will empower children across the country to discover the joys of nature. The government-funded project was inspired by His Majesty The King’s love of nature and aims to encourage children to learn about and improve …

Every state school in England is to receive a cash boost, as primary and secondary schools are allocated extra funding for the next academic year. The additional cash is part of a £2 billion injection of new funding for schools – being made in both this year and next year …

The Premier League Primary Stars Kit Scheme has returned, giving primary school teachers the opportunity to apply for a free Nike football kit for their girls’ team. The Kit Scheme, run in partnership with Nike, aims to encourage more young girls across England and Wales to participate in football and …

North London Waste Authority (NLWA) has launched the Education Hub, a collection of internal and external resources aiming to encourage waste prevention education within primary schools in north London. The Hub features a host of engaging resources varying from videos to lesson guides, assembly plans and handbooks, organised under six …

The UK’s longest-running science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roadshow for schools has launched its 18th annual season with space as its central theme for 2023. Delivered jointly by BAE Systems, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, the schools roadshow, which began in 2005, visits more than 420 …

When it comes to cutting carbon emissions it can be difficult for schools to know where to start. Eco-Schools’ new ‘Cut Your Carbon’ campaign is here to help schools do just that with a few very simple actions. There are less than seven years to reach zero emissions to have …

Primary school pupils are to benefit from a new careers programme that will encourage them to think about future jobs early, whilst nurturing aspirations and challenging stereotypes. Evidence shows that children start to form ideas about their future as they start primary school. By linking lessons in an age-appropriate way …