6 to 10 years

Starting primary school is the next important milestone in your child's development. Families do everything they can to ensure their child gets off to a good start. Here you can find advice on how to make learning easier for your child and coping with school related stress. Go to our Childcare & Education section, if you want to find out more about how to help children stay safe on social media. You will find informative articles, links and downloads.   

Parents often wonder whether they should be giving their child pocket money now they're at primary school. How much and when should you give children pocket money? Read what the experts say! Our Finance section also provides all the relevant information on benefits, tax breaks and financial support for families, and specifically for single parents.  

School age children typically enjoy sports and physical activities. Nevertheless, they are spending less time being active outdoors. The reasons for this are discussed in our Health section, which also looks at the consequences of this and suggests what parents could do. What if your child has a learning difficulty? Or other problems at school? Bullying in the playground is not uncommon at primary schools. Here you will find some practical tips and information on the services offering expert advice and support in your local area. 

Time flies when your child starts school. Four years at primary school and before you know it they are transitioning to secondary school. Which secondary school should my child go to? We've compiled a list of the different types of secondary school in NRW to help you decide.