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The National Day for Play! | Playday

Playday is the national day for play; it is traditionally held on the first Wednesday of August and has been held every year since 1986. It is a day in which we celebrate children’s right to play and an opportunity for us to highlight the importance of play and a small insight into just how… Read more »

Juggling Work and the School Holidays

Although the school holidays bring so much excitement for children, they can often provide parents with dread and fear due to work schedules. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are now offering more flexibility when it comes to working from home as a means of managing childcare arrangements, but this presents different challenges. Have a… Read more »

International Day of Friendship

International Day of Friendship is a day in which we appreciate and promote friendships from all backgrounds. This day is celebrated across the globe and aims to bridge the gap between things such as race, language and culture; matters that have no bearing on how good of a friend you can be. Friendships can be… Read more »

Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

We understand that it can be difficult keeping children entertained over the school holidays, especially the 6 weeks of summer! So whether it’s raining or sunny out, we’ve composed a list of summer activities which are also budget-friendly to help our families throughout the current rise in cost of living. Local Activities Join your local… Read more »

Top Tips for Staying Cool

With the UK experiencing a heatwave, here are our top tips for staying cool this summer! Did you know… children aged 4-8 years should be drinking 1 litre of water a day, children aged 9-12 years should be drinking 1.5 litres and children aged 13 and over should be drinking 2 litres? Water is great… Read more »

Your Guide to Tax-Free Childcare

Did you know – Energy Kidz is Ofsted registered, and as a result, we can accept Tax-Free childcare. The scheme allows you to access government-funded payment support that will give you 20% for every pound you pay into your account.   How does it work? As an Ofsted registered provider – Energy Kidz can support… Read more »

Childcare Vouchers

At Energy Kidz we pride ourselves on offering families flexibility with multiple payment options to support childcare costs.  Childcare Vouchers are also a popular viable payment method for families. We work with a variety of registered childcare voucher providers allowing families to book using their voucher provider of choice through their employers to make full… Read more »

Get Ready for Club with Energy Kidz!

With the next school holiday just a few more sleeps away, our teams are excited to open their doors and are raring to go for another jam-packed holiday full of fun! We’re ready, but let’s ensure you are too! Here are just a few handy tips from us ahead of your child’s arrival at our… Read more »

Holiday Activities and Food Fund (HAF)

The school holidays can put extra pressure on some families, especially those that find themselves financially struggling and/or have children who receive free school meals during term time. Due to this additional pressure, during the holidays, children may be less likely to access organised out-of-school activities and are more likely to experience social isolation and… Read more »

National Growing for Wellbeing Week

National Growing for Wellbeing week celebrates the many benefits that growing produce can have on your physical and mental wellbeing. Strong evidence highlights the benefits of gardening on mental health; these include improved confidence, concentration and self-belief, improved mental and physical health, opportunities to communicate and connect with others, and the chance to acquire a… Read more »