Take on the Term
A great start to the school year starts here. For back to school 2024, we've teamed up with Dr Martha, a clinical psychologist trained in family therapy, and created handy articles to make sure you feel ready to take on the term.
Fresh term feelings
Heading back to the classroom can bring mixed emotions for grown-ups and kids. These articles, videos and tips might help your family feel better about swinging back into the school routine.
Dr Martha gives her top tips for getting your family back into the school routine after a long break.
A parent’s guide to back to school
We cover everything from setting a term-time routine, saving tips for their back to school uniforms and how to give your kids the confidence to take on the term.
Read the guide
Teachers’ secrets for a successful term
Teachers reveal their secrets to a successful term to help your family ace back to school.
Reveal the secrets
Budgeting for the new term
See our top tips on how to make your money go further for the things they need, and how to plan their allowance for school whilst keeping the back to school shopping on budget.
Get budgetingDid you know kids get an average of £3.78 weekly pocket money?
Starting secondary school?
If you've got a soon-to-be Year 7, we're here to help your family get set for that leap.
Dr Martha tells us the things that matter most for new Year 7s.
Dr Martha explains the key signs to look out for that mean the shift to secondary is going well.
Manage the milestones
Feel ready to tackle the big milestones around independence, from mobile phones and walking to school alone to after-school freedom.
Dr Martha walks us through how to make the call as a parent or guardian and how to feel safe as a family.
Paper round, reselling and babysitting were the top earners for kids this year. Is your child yearning to earn?
Walking to school solo
Back to school time means your kids may feel ready to walk to school alone but while they might feel ready, are you? Our article could help you decide.
Help me decide
Giving them after-school independence
As kids get older, they’ll want to spend their spare time differently. Here’s how to handle that newfound freedom.
Suss their free time
Ready for a Rooster Card?
Help them get to grips with money through their very own prepaid debit card, with alerts and controls for your peace of mind, and pots to start them saving and budgeting.
The Rooster Card is issued by NatWest pursuant to a license from Visa Europe. Card for ages 6-17. Parent/guardian must be 18+ and UK resident. Fees and T&Cs apply. Card designs subject to availability. £19.99/yr or £1.99/mo.
Find out moreBikeability
We've partnered with Bikeability, the government's national cycle training programme. With training providers across the country, they give kids
the skills and confidence they need to cycle on today's roads. Read on to learn about their Cycle to School Week as well as some
handy articles we've co-written to keep your kids safe when they're out cycling.
Cycle to School Week 2024
This September we’re supporting Cycle to School Week to encourage more kids to make the pledge to pedal to school.
Pledge to pedal
3 tips to help your kids cycle to school independently
Read our 3 top tips to get your kids prepared and feeling confident before they even start pedalling.
Prepare them to pedal
3 essential road safety tips for kids
Help them to learn the rules of the road and give yourself peace of mind knowing they’re safe on the way to school.
Learn the rules of the road
The 4 best pieces of kids cycling safety equipment
Introduce your kids to these 4 pieces of cycling safety equipment to keep them safe on the road.
Keep them safe
