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Primary Years 5-11

As children move through primary school, their worlds expand—socially, emotionally and academically. This stage brings exciting new opportunities, but it can also come with fresh challenges for families. Many parents find digital resources a helpful way to stay informed, support learning at home, and navigate common issues such as wellbeing, online safety and school routines. This section brings together trusted online tools and guidance designed specifically for the primary years, including practical learning support, activity ideas and expert‑informed advice from well‑established organisations, helping you feel confident as you support your child through ages 5 to 11.

Parentkind – Parents’ Resources

A multi‑topic digital library with links to trusted partner organisations and guidance for school‑aged children.

Covers learning support, wellbeing, activities, school engagement, parenting advice and webinars.

Link: https://www.parentkind.org.uk/for-parents/parents-resources  

Save the Children – Parental Support Hub

Offers practical advice for supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, safety and big conversations.

Includes guides on helping anxious children settle into school, reading activities, online safety, emotional wellbeing and dealing with difficult news topics.

Provides learning activities families can do at home for free.

Link: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/what-we-do/parent-hub  

Spurgeons – Free Parenting Resources

A digital hub with resources to support children’s mental health, emotional wellbeing and family relationships.

Includes downloadable guides, stress‑relief tools, SEND resources and healthy‑relationships information.

Features practical exercises and activity ideas suitable for primary‑age children. Link: https://spurgeons.org/resources-and-courses/resources/

eParenting – Parenting Resources List

  • A curated list of free digital parenting resources across the UK and abroad, including:
  • Emotional literacy tools
  • Parenting e‑books
  • Advice for dealing with common parenting challenges for school‑aged children

Link: https://www.eparenting.co.uk/parenting/free_parenting_resources.php  

Parentkind – Parents’ Resources

A multi‑topic digital library with links to trusted partner organisations and guidance for school‑aged children.

Covers learning support, wellbeing, activities, school engagement, parenting advice and webinars.

Link: https://www.parentkind.org.uk/for-parents/parents-resources  

Save the Children – Parental Support Hub

Offers practical advice for supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, safety and big conversations.

Includes guides on helping anxious children settle into school, reading activities, online safety, emotional wellbeing and dealing with difficult news topics.

Provides learning activities families can do at home for free.

Link: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/what-we-do/parent-hub  

Spurgeons – Free Parenting Resources

A digital hub with resources to support children’s mental health, emotional wellbeing and family relationships.

Includes downloadable guides, stress‑relief tools, SEND resources and healthy‑relationships information.

Features practical exercises and activity ideas suitable for primary‑age children. Link: https://spurgeons.org/resources-and-courses/resources/

eParenting – Parenting Resources List

  • A curated list of free digital parenting resources across the UK and abroad, including:
  • Emotional literacy tools
  • Parenting e‑books
  • Advice for dealing with common parenting challenges for school‑aged children

Link: https://www.eparenting.co.uk/parenting/free_parenting_resources.php  

Neurodiversity Hub – Free Resource Library

A collection of neuroaffirming, child‑friendly tools covering autism, ADHD, emotional regulation, sensory profiles, and more. All materials are free to download and designed by professionals with lived experience.
Link: https://theneurodiversityhub.co.uk/resources/

Neurodiversity at Home (UK)

A parent‑led blog offering practical insights and strategies for navigating autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and SEN support in UK school systems. Includes reflective posts, everyday strategies, and supportive guidance.
Link: https://www.neurodiversityathome.co.uk/

Neurodiversity Celebration Week – Primary Toolkit

A comprehensive pack with presentations, child‑friendly videos, and the LEANS programme (ages 8–11). Perfect for understanding types of neurodivergence, school experiences, and how to support children.

Link: https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/5viiu2dl/ncw-march-toolkit-primary.pdf 

Twinkl Neurodiversity Resource Collection

A large library of parent‑friendly materials: posters, PowerPoints, guidance sheets, classroom strategy packs and celebration resources suitable for primary learners.

Link: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/collection/neurodiversity-education

Differing Minds – “What Is Neurodiversity?” videos for children (via NCW Toolkit) – simple visual explainers for primary-aged children.

Link: https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/5viiu2dl/ncw-march-toolkit-primary.pdf 

Emotion Thermometers, Sensory Profiles, “My Brain” worksheets – from the Neurodiversity Hub’s free downloads. Link: https://theneurodiversityhub.co.uk/resources/

Neurodiversity Hub – Free Resource Library

A collection of neuroaffirming, child‑friendly tools covering autism, ADHD, emotional regulation, sensory profiles, and more. All materials are free to download and designed by professionals with lived experience.
Link: https://theneurodiversityhub.co.uk/resources/

Neurodiversity at Home (UK)

A parent‑led blog offering practical insights and strategies for navigating autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and SEN support in UK school systems. Includes reflective posts, everyday strategies, and supportive guidance.
Link: https://www.neurodiversityathome.co.uk/

Neurodiversity Celebration Week – Primary Toolkit

A comprehensive pack with presentations, child‑friendly videos, and the LEANS programme (ages 8–11). Perfect for understanding types of neurodivergence, school experiences, and how to support children.

Link: https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/5viiu2dl/ncw-march-toolkit-primary.pdf 

Twinkl Neurodiversity Resource Collection

A large library of parent‑friendly materials: posters, PowerPoints, guidance sheets, classroom strategy packs and celebration resources suitable for primary learners.

Link: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/collection/neurodiversity-education

Differing Minds – “What Is Neurodiversity?” videos for children (via NCW Toolkit) – simple visual explainers for primary-aged children.

Link: https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/5viiu2dl/ncw-march-toolkit-primary.pdf 

Emotion Thermometers, Sensory Profiles, “My Brain” worksheets – from the Neurodiversity Hub’s free downloads. Link: https://theneurodiversityhub.co.uk/resources/