Reception articles

Get set for an awfully big adventure this half term with our top selection of 51 educational activities for you and your family – come face to face with Frankenstein’s monster, swing through the air on a flying trapeze, or even take a trip in a time travelling toilet (yes, really!).

Missed out on a place at the school of your choice? Joining the waiting list could keep the door open for your child.

Hardware (the physical parts of a computer), software (the programs that can be run on a computer) and the Operating System that allows software and hardware to communicate: TheSchoolRun's Billy Rebecchi explains what your child learns in KS1 and KS2 computing and how you can develop their understanding at home.

Algorithms are a set of instructions to complete a task. We explain everything primary-school parents need to understand about algorithms, how they are used to write computer programs and how children will be introduced to them in the KS1 and KS2 classroom. By Billy Rebecchi

If your child has special educational needs, a mainstream education may not be right for them. We take a look at how special schools could help.

Providing a decent meal to start the day – and a reliable childcare solution – breakfast clubs are now available in most schools. We take a look at how your child could benefit from going along.

Standard English is accepted as the "correct" form of English, used in formal speaking or writing. In primary school children are expected to learn to write according to the rules of Standard English.

Writing a diary is more than just a way for your child to record their daily life: it can have impressive educational benefits, too.

Ever been tempted to take your child out of school and go travelling with them? We take a look at how to make it work.

School nurses play a vital role in linking the two important areas of education and health. We explain what their role involves and when you might need to see one.

Guarantee that plenty of reading will be done over the Christmas break by investing in a pile of books for your child to find under the tree. Whatever their interests or reading ability, our pick of the best new reads on offer this Christmas includes best-sellers, classic stories reimagined for the twenty-first century, non-fiction treasures to pore over and laugh-out-loud funny reads. Enjoy!

Watch lemurs leaping over your head, come face-to-face with a family of gorillas or even have a quick clamber through the treetops – there's a world full of animal magic to discover at Howletts Wildlife Park in Kent for parents and primary-school children alike.

Around one in every 140 children suffers from this debilitating anxiety disorder. We explain the symptoms, causes and treatment.

Many families home educate more than one child. If you're thinking of doing the same for your family, we have parents' tips on how to make it work.

Teaching children by ability happens in many primary schools in the UK, but how do setting and streaming work in practice?

What's it like to home educate a child around the world? We take a snapshot of home education in seven different countries.

Mum-of-four Kate Brett, from the Isle of Wight, explains why she decided to home educate her visually impaired son, Jacob.

Janice Broomfield from Liverpool explains why she decided to home educate her three children when they became unhappy at school.

Happiness and positivity can make a huge difference to your child’s wellbeing and achievement. We take a look at what schools are doing, and how you can help your child be happier every day.