Neil O’Rourke, Secondary School English Teacher and Literacy Coordinator, details his thoughts on supporting children through GSCE exam resits, and how to help them get a pass.

We spoke to author Sarah Asuquo who answered questions about her latest picture book, Roots of Love.

Starting a new school doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking or scary experience for your child. Our top Book Club picks for school transitions are perfect for helping ease those first-day worries and showing your child that…

Books that tackle important conversations.

Jan Dunning writes about the power of music & her latest YA novel, The Last Thing You’ll Hear.

Primary school teacher, author and reading for pleasure adviser Scott Evans’ response to the significant decline in children’s reading for pleasure, as outlined in the recent ‘What Kids Are Reading Report 2024’.

Hear from Christian Foley, experienced teacher and author of Moving Up, as he shares his five top tips for children starting secondary school! From advice on making friends, joining clubs and not listening to the…

Read on to find out our favourite children’s fiction with an empathetic view on mental health issues, or discover our top non-fiction picks for guidance on mental health.

This June, all children in Year 1 will be taking the Phonics Screening Check, a 40-word check of a child’s phonic skills and knowledge. Find out how you can help your child feel confident and prepared.

We chat to New York Times bestselling, Carnegie-award-winning author Jennifer Donnelly about writing retellings, the power of fairytales and her brand new YA novel Beastly Beauty.

Scholastic Phonics Book Bag Readers are an easy-to-use series of decodable readers designed to help children develop their phonic knowledge and early reading skills at home and in the classroom. Check out our 5 reasons to…

We spoke to author Rebecca Westcott who answered questions about her latest teen novel, Like a Girl.

As your child begins their reading journey, it’s important to make sure you’re supporting their development beyond phonics so they can become an accomplished reader.

Check out our six tips to sharpen reading…

Since 2018/19 the amount of children in home education has risen by 80%* making the need for educational resources for the home more important than ever. 

Check out our top recommendations for home education books and…

Discover this month’s new books, spanning inspiring stories, hilarious picture books and uplifting tales!

We spoke to author and illustrator Mina Ikemoto Ghosh who answered questions about her stunning debut novel, Hyo the Hellmaker.