Blog Back to school

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…

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…

Whether they’re starting Nursery or Year 7, it’s completely normal for your child to feel nervous as September approaches.

We’ve put together a list of reassuring books to help show your child that despite feeling…

Check out this list of our best back-to-school essentials to make sure your young learner is prepared for the new school year.

We understand that starting school is an exciting but nerve-racking time for children and, as a teacher, you’re looking for the best ways to support them during the transition. That’s why we asked teachers what their top…

We understand that starting school is an exciting but nerve-racking time for children and, as a parent, you’re looking for the best ways to support them during the transition. That’s why we asked parents and educators what…

Sarah Asuquo, teacher & author of Shine, writes about how to help ease children’s anxieties in the back-to-school period.

We spoke to some of your favourite authors and illustrators to find out what books they’d recommend for children starting school in September. Whether your child is nervous about making friends or struggling to build…

Celebrate International Friendship Day on 30th July 2023
Making friends is an important part of growing up and although it can feel challenging for some children, our comforting books on friendship show them that…

Starting school is an exciting but nerve-racking time, and with secondary school applications underway we understand that you and your child may be thinking about the transition and looking for some guidance. Whether your…