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Back to school, 2026

Back to school 2026: get a head start

The new school year starts in early September 2026. Five minutes a day with the right worksheets is the gentlest way back. Our packs are grouped by year band, so you can pick a bundle and know it matches what your child is about to learn at school.

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What is back to school in primary?

The new school year starts in early September. Children move up a year band, meet a new teacher, and the curriculum steps up. A gentle warm-up over August helps the first weeks feel manageable.

When does the new school year start in 2026?

Most primary schools in England return in the first week of September 2026. Children move into their new year group from day one, so a small head start at home in August settles routine alongside content.

How can I prepare my child for the new year?

Five to ten minutes a day with year-appropriate worksheets in the last fortnight of August re-builds focus and previews the content children will meet in their first weeks. Our packs are grouped by year band, so you can pick a bundle that matches your child exactly.

Frequently asked questions

When do schools return in England?

Most state primary schools in England return in the first week of September. Exact dates vary by local authority.

How much daily practice should we do in the summer?

Five to ten minutes a day in Reception and KS1, building to fifteen to twenty minutes in upper KS2. Short and regular beats long and infrequent.

Which subjects matter most for back to school?

Reading, writing, phonics in Reception and Year 1, then maths fluency from Year 2 upwards. Our packs cover all four.

My child is starting Reception. What should we practise?

Pencil control, name writing, simple counting, and early phonics. Aim for play-based practice rather than school-style sit-down sessions.