For families with kids starting school
Tips for a happy
start to school life.
Written by parents & school experts to guide you on this new chapter.
A guide for parents of school starters
Starting school is an exciting time in your child’s life and it’s also a time of big changes.
Happy School Starters is here to equip you with all of the very best tips on getting your child – and you – ready for school.
I’m Vicky Smith, a mother of two daughters aged 4 and 6 who are both in primary school. I want to share what made this time of my own family’s life so much easier for us!
Starting School Tips
How to get your child, and you, ready for the first day of school!
What do you need help with?
Using our expertise in education and as parents we have got the very best tips for parents of kids who are starting primary school.
Choosing a school
What to look for when picking a school for your child.
First day of school
What to expect and tips for the first day of school.
School essentials
Must-have items to make life at school so much easier.
Parenting tips
Help for parents of school starters.