DfES Parent's Centre

Check out this new parent's site for information on the curriculum and a wide spectrum of issues affecting your child in school in England and Wales.

First Aid Action

A superb interactive online first aid course from the BBC. There is a section applying to children.

Grown-ups - Parenting from the BBC

Not to be missed if you are the parent of a young child. The BBC has put together this excellent site which advises on how you can help your youngster achieve his or her potential in all areas of development. There are great activities to try.

Parents Articles

Excellent weekly articles for parents from the BBC about issues which affect your child at school. It has an archive of previous articles. Superb!

10 Tips on Hearing your Child Read

Tips for parents on how best to help and encourage your child with reading.

Learning Letters and Words through Play Activities

Help your child to learn letters and words through play activities with this guide for parents.

Learning Numbers Through Play

Help your child learn numbers through play activities with this guide for parents.

Help Your Child Discover...

The Department of Education and Skills in the UK has put together a series of leaflets which you can download if you wish on lots of topics taught in UK primary schools. They have been designed for parents to support their child's work in school.