Back to School Ideas for Kids - September 15 KalliKids

Welcome to the exciting new school year!

We all love our children to bits but it seems that many of us are happy to get them back into the school routine! With the new year, children have so many opportunities to learn and it really is an exciting time.

What new activities will your children try out this term?

Your child could learn to dance, play rugby, swim, run, sing, act, sew or do so many other things that teach them skills for life and give them a life-time of pleasure.

By the age of 7, 8 or 9, your child may have found the passion that could take them to dizzy heights like Ben, one of our KalliKids Ambassadors. Even if it doesn't take them to Olympic stadiums like Ben, it can give them confidence, social skills, friends and a way to be themselves.

Lots of ideas and offers too!

As your child starts school or nursery, help them with their hand-writing with the help of Start-Bee and give them personalised pencils and a pencil case. Pregnant Mums can win a yummy mummy bag with their beautiful bump and of course, you can find lots of ideas and discounts on children's activities and services.

Bronze Medallist London 2012 - aged 7!

At just seven, Ben tried out judo and discovered a hobby that took him all the way to the London Olympics in 2012 where he became a Bronze Paralympian Medallist.

When diagnosed with Stargardts disease at age 10, instead of leaving judo because of his degenerating sight, Ben stuck with it and judo gave him a huge amount of support and positive focus.

Ben is a KalliKids Ambassador and wants all children to try all sorts of activities to find the perfect focus for them.

What life-time hobby could give your child so much?

Hear what Ben has to say about his inspirational journey.

KalliKids - Child Acheiver of the Month!

Lois, just 12 years old, reached the Finals of the Class Clowns at this summer's Edinburgh Festival and even met Jo Brand.

We think this is a fantastic achievement. Stand-up comedy is not easy for anyone but when you are 12 it takes real courage.

We wish Lois lots of luck in continuing her stage career and say well done to KalliKids accredited The Drama Studio of Edinburgh in helping Lois achieve this.

Fun facts about Rugby!

Did you know.....

• In 1871 the first recognised international rugby match was played between England and Wales.
• Johnny Vegas was once drafted in to play Rugby League for St Helens - yes, really!

Find out all about rugby for children, how to choose a coach or a team, what equipment you'll need and lots of other interesting rugby facts here.

Get your children ready for the World Cup! Click here to see rugby clubs across the UK.

See how much children can learn

The 70 sponsored children have been progressing over the summer and have already learned so much. This is Millie and her Mum said "Millie is gaining more confidence, she shone at the show. She is also now with Top Talent Agency. We couldn't be prouder."

See just some of the inspiring journeys

Millie learning drama with Top Hat Stage School

Jasmine learning to swim with Waterbabies

Layla learning to dance with Prompt Corner Dance Academy