World Book Day – 1 March – was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.
Local authorities start sending out their decisions regarding the allocation of school places for September 2012 on 1 March. So what do you do if your child has not been allocated a place in the reception or secondary school of your choice? Associate solicitor Laura Berman gives her advice.
The longlist for the Telegraph Family Friendly Museum Award – the biggest museum award in Britain and the only one judged by families - has been announced.
The Big Blue Mug campaign invites people to get their hands on a bright blue mug – similar to those used to provide Mary’s Meals to children in Malawi, where the Scottish-based charity feeds over 500,000 children every school day.
Throughout the month of February, Clinique is partnering with Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity for the KISS IT BETTER appeal – raising money to fund research into the causes and treatment of childhood cancer.
Blue Peter commences its search to find the best children’s book of the last decade, with the launch of an online vote in which its young viewers will be able to choose from a shortlist of ten iconic titles.
As part of the build-up to the main season which begins on 17 March 2012, Drayton Manor's Thomas Land and zoo will be opening during some weekends and offering 2-for-1 entry.
Recognising some of the most outstanding and enjoyable books of the last year by writers based in the UK, the Costa Children's Book Award goes to Moira Young for her debut novel, Blood Red Road, published by Marion Lloyd Books.
The Blue Peter Book Awards have been recognising and celebrating the best children’s authors, the most fascinating fact books and the greatest reads for children since 2000. Here is the shortlist for 2012 – each of which would make a great present this Christmas.
It's arrived – the DVD so many have been waiting for: the last installment of the Harry Potter story, which has become the best-selling film series of all time on Amazon.
