About Rising Stars Activities
Helpful Guides for Parents Planning Kids Activities in London
Expert advice on holiday camps, kids birthday parties, school clubs, and active childcare – written to help parents make confident, informed choices.
When Dressing Up Isn’t Fun for Every Child
Halloween costumes can be exciting for some children and uncomfortable for others. A few small changes can make dressing up much easier.
Allergy Safety in School-Age Childcare: What Changed This Week?
The Department for Education updated its school-age childcare guidance this week, adding new information about allergy safety.
Founder’s Message – October 2026
October Half Term is getting closer. Eliot reflects on new beginnings, familiar venues and the moments that make a camp day memorable.
Friendship Fallouts: When Should Parents Step In?
“They’re not my friend anymore.” It can be hard to hear, but jumping in immediately isn’t always the answer.
Two School-Cost Changes Parents Should Know About
September brought new rules on school uniform and hundreds more free breakfast clubs.
Founder’s Message – September 2026
September has certainly been busy. Eliot reflects on a brilliant summer, the return to school and an exciting new chapter for Rising Stars this October.
Is Your Child Ready to Travel to School More Independently?
For some children, starting secondary school also means making the journey without a parent for the first time.
Free School Meals Are Changing: Could You Qualify?
Thousands of families could find that their children qualify for free school meals for the first time this September.
A Strong Ofsted Result at Parliament Hill
What did Ofsted notice when they visited Parliament Hill? We’re delighted that the setting reached a Strong standard, with safeguarding standards met.
A Gentler Way to Reset School Sleep Routines
The first school morning does not have to begin with tired children and rushed parents. A few small changes now could make September feel much easier.
Why Children Still Need Time to Play Freely
Could doing less actually help children learn more? Discover what happens when adults step back and children are given the freedom to create their own games.
Founder’s Message – August 2026
What are children really gaining from their summer experiences beyond simply having fun?