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.
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 guideTeachers’ secrets for a successful term
Teachers reveal their secrets to a successful term to help your family ace back to school.
Reveal the secretsBudgeting 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?
If you've got a soon-to-be Year 7, we're here to help your family get set for that leap.
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 decideGiving 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 timeWe’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.
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 pedal3 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