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TheSchoolRun.com closure date

As we informed you a few months ago, TheSchoolRun has had to make the difficult decision to close due to financial pressures and the company has now ceased trading. We had hoped to keep our content available through a partnership with another educational provider, but this provider has since withdrawn from the agreement.

As a result, we now have to permanently close TheSchoolRun.com. However, to give subscribers time to download any content they’d like to keep, we will keep the website open until 31st July 2025. After this date, the site will be taken down and there will be no further access to any resources. We strongly encourage you to download and save any resources you think you may want to use in the future.

In particular, we suggest downloading:

You should already have received 16 primary school eBooks (worth £108.84) to download and keep. If you haven’t received these, please contact us at [email protected] before 31st July 2025, and we will send them to you.

We are very sorry that there is no way to continue offering access to resources and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Childcare for school-age children

Boy playing board game

For many parents the need to find reliable childcare doesn’t stop once their child is in full-time education. If you are struggling to find the right support after school, this section of the site will provide information on how to find good childcare and give you lots of ideas for activities to keep your child busy in the holidays.

Articles

After-school childcare: childminders
The parents’ guide to after-school childcare: childminders
With a home-from-home environment and smaller numbers than an after-school club, childminders are a popular choice for after-school childcare. Here’s what you need to know.
Homework with grandparent
The parents’ guide to after-school childcare: relatives
Getting a grandparent or other family member to provide after-school childcare can be a dream come true – or a bit of a nightmare. Lucy Dimbylow looks at the pros, cons and practicalities.
After-school childcare: playing a game at a club
The parents’ guide to after-school childcare: out-of-school clubs
Convenient and cost-effective, out-of-school clubs can be a good solution to the before- and after-school childcare dilemma. So what do you need to know before you sign up?
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Child running outside

Great ideas for keeping your kids busy in the holidays

Trying to keep your children busy during the holidays can be a real challenge! Here are some ideas to get you started:

Summer learning pack

Summer Learning pack

In your Summer Learning pack you'll find educational activities for all ages (and not a textbook in sight!). Choose from:

  • Rainy day delights
  • Ways to get creative with day-to-day chores
  • Garden investigations
  • Tips to take the tedium out of travelling
  • Toy-free travel games
  • Free (or affordable) discovery days out
  • DIY local adventures

Turn off the TV, hide the games console, cancel the theme park visit and get started!