Back To School 2026 - 2027
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It always seems that as soon as the children's school holidays begin we have to start thinking about their return. Yes! It's Back to School time.
As September approaches, there are not just mists and mellow fruitfulness to look forward to. Here are all the hints, tips and fun activites that you need to make back to school time go as smoothly as possible, along with free printables for fun and to help you stay organised.
Here are all the hints, tips and fun activites that you need to make back to school time go as smoothly as possible.
Everything You Need To Know For Back To School Time
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Back to School Checklist
Get organised with this Free printable list of everything you need for the new school year with a handy checklist to download and print - you won't miss anything!
- UK School Term and Holiday Dates 2026 - 2028
All the school term and holiday dates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland for 2026 - 2028
- 50 Free Revision Resources for GCSE, A-Level, SATs and 11+
You know what they say, you should start revising on the first day of the school year. Here are all the best FREE online resources for GCSES, A-Levels, as well as SATs, and 11+ practise.
- What To Do When The Class Teddy Comes Home
If your kid is in primary school, you may discover that they bring a class toy home for the weekend. Here is all you need to know about how to handle the uninvited weekend guest.
- How To Label School Uniform
How to name absolutely everything that your child takes to school. From clothes and shoes to lunchboxes, bags and even laptops.
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- INSET Days - A Pleasure Or A Pain?
Love them or hate them, INSET days are a part of every British parents life. How will you cope? Here are lots of ideas on how to make the best of these seemingly random days off.
- Free UK Homeschooling Resources and Information
There are many alternatives to traditional schooling, and homeschooling is becoming more and more popular for avariety of reasons. If you are thinking of homeschooling your child, here's what you need to know to get started.
- Education Levels in the UK
Don't know your SATS from your T-Levels? A quick guide to explain the different education levels in the UK, and the qualifications that you can gain at each stage.
- Phil Beadle's Top Tips for Avoiding Exam Stress
How both students and parents can sail through exam time with some sage advice from former Teacher of the Year Phil Beadle.
Back To School Printables
Some fun printables to ease you back into school.
- Back To School Wordsearchs
Free printable fun for the Back to School season! Easy and hard wordsearches on a Back to School theme.
- Teacher Appreciation Colouring Picture
Thank You Teacher! Show your teacher just how much you appreciate them with this fun colouring picture.
- Eat The Frog Colouring Picture Template
Free printable colouring picture for kids using the Eat The Frog principle in school.