Take on the Term
A great start to the school year starts here. For back to school 2025, we've created some 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.
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 £3.85 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.
Manage the milestones
Feel ready to tackle the big milestones around independence, from walking to school alone to after-school freedom.
Mowing the grass, cleaning the car and gardening ranked as the top three best paid chores for kids.
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
Teaching kids road safety for walking to school
If your child is about to make the milestone first walk to school, taking the time to really explain and demonstrate road safety for kids is essential.
Learn the rules of the road
When is My Child Ready for After-School Activities?
It’s important to know when your child is ready for brand-new clubs and classes, and how to avoid turning fun after-school activities into a tiring chore.
Help me decideBikeability
We’re proud to continue our partnership with Bikeability, the national cycling scheme helping kids across the UK build essential cycling and road safety skills. It’s a partnership that has fantastic synergies with Rooster Money in helping kids build key life skills through ‘doing’. For more info, visit Bikeability.
Cycle to School Week 2025
This October, we’re supporting Bikeability to promote a pedal powered commute to school with the return of Cycle to School Week.
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
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.
Card for ages 6-17. Parent/guardian must be 18+ and a UK resident. £19.99/yr or £1.99/mo. Other fees may apply. T&Cs apply.
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