About TheSchoolRun

TheSchoolRun is the website for parents who want to know the latest information on how to help their children with their primary school education and make sure they stay healthy, have fun and get the best possible start in life.

If you have kids who are gifted and talented or have special educational needs, or if you're simply looking for ways to make sure your children achieve their full potential and enjoy their time at school, we aim to help you negotiate the education maze.

"We turned the television off last week thanks to something I read on TheSchoolRun – we did lots more as a family and no-one even asked for the TV!" Kimberley Lunn, TheSchoolRun reader

"It has inspired me to take control of my child's development instead of leaving it to the education system and has brought me closer to my youngest child through participation in joint activities." Michelle White, TheSchoolRun reader

Meet TheSchoolRun team

Dani Zur – Director and mum to Alex, 16, Jonah, 12, and Eva, 7

What was your favourite subject at primary school?
Creative writing – I loved making up stories.
Sports Day – loved it or loathed it?
I loved it, though I was rubbish at it. Always last in the Egg & Spoon and no-one ever wanted to be my partner in the three-legged race.
Most embarrassing memory of primary school?
I got put over the teacher’s knee and smacked (yes, I went to primary school a long time ago!) for getting paint on Tracey Hall’s shirt. I was particularly aggrieved because it was my birthday.
Packed lunch or school dinners?
School dinners. Favourite memory is the Dinner Lady insisting that I could sit at the table all afternoon till I finished my cabbage, and my response – throwing up on her shoes!
What did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to work for Jackie magazine.

Elena Dalrymple – Editorial Director and mum to Kate, 8, Tom, 5, and Emily, 1

Who was your favourite teacher (and why)?
Miss Dean – incredibly inspirational and passionate about words and books. I can still remember confessing to her that I really wanted to write a book (something I definitely don't want to do now!) and her encouragement.
Sports Day –––– loved it or loathed it?
Absolutely loathed it – my worst day of the school year. (School swimming lessons came a very close second. The PE teacher had to jump in and rescue me once.)
What's your most embarrassing memory of primary school?
Apparently my Reception teacher left the classroom for a moment and came back to find me, aged 4, keeping the other children in check by 'reading' to them, having shepherded them onto the carpet and instructed them to be quiet. My mum loves telling this story as proof that I've always been bossy!
Are you still in touch with primary school friends?
I met Isabel aged 3 and we still see each other regularly; we've got five kids between us now.