Important update from TheSchoolRun
For the past 13 years, TheSchoolRun has been run by a small team of mums working from home, dedicated to providing quality educational resources to primary school parents. Unfortunately, rising supplier costs and falling revenue have made it impossible for us to continue operating, and we’ve had to make the difficult decision to close. The good news: We’ve arranged for another educational provider to take over many of our resources. These will be hosted on a new portal, where the content will be updated and expanded to support your child’s learning.
What this means for subscribers:
- Your subscription is still active, and for now, you can keep using the website as normal — just log in with your usual details to access all our articles and resources*.
- In a few months, all resources will move to the new portal. You’ll continue to have access there until your subscription ends. We’ll send you full details nearer the time.
- As a thank you for your support, we’ll also be sending you 16 primary school eBooks (worth £108.84) to download and keep.
A few changes to be aware of:
- The Learning Journey weekly email has ended, but your child’s plan will still be updated on your dashboard each Monday. Just log in to see the recommended worksheets.
- The 11+ weekly emails have now ended. We sent you all the remaining emails in the series at the end of March — please check your inbox (and spam folder) if you haven’t seen them. You can also follow the full programme here: 11+ Learning Journey.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for being part of our journey it’s been a privilege to support your family’s learning.
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11 of the best no-waste packed lunch solutions
Reusable Sandwich Bag
(£5.95, Keep Leaf Largie Baggie, Babipur)
A great alternative to disposable sandwich bags, the Keep Leaf Reusable Sandwich Bag is made from a 100% cotton exterior, with waterproof liner to help keep food fresh for longer, with a Velcro closure. Easy care; hand rinse, machine washable and dishwasher safe.
Black + Blum Box Appetit
(£19.95, Amazon)
Perfect for pasta salad, this lunch bowl has a lid with a water-tight seal and a separate sauce pot for dressing (or ketchup). A fork and knife are also included. Microwave and dishwasher safe.
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Pioneer Flasks FoodPod
(£18, Amazon)
Want to send your child off to school with warm soup or pasta on a chilly day? The FoodPod keeps hot foods hot for hours and is made from food-grade stainless steel. The small flask shape is easy to pack in a lunchbox. Available in four colours. Leak-proof and virtually unbreakable.
BeeBee Family Pack
(£26 for five, A Slice of Green)
Beeswax wraps protect food while allowing it to breathe; they're antibacterial, water resistant and a natural food preserver. Wraps should last for a year or longer and can be composted at the end of their life. This family pack contains five wraps in three sizes and three designs. Hand wash, air dry.
Elephant Box Two in One Stainless Steel Lunchbox
(£31.50, Amazon)
Very sturdy and well built, the Elephant Box (lunchbox + snack pot) is 100% food grade stainless steel, responsibly made in India in a family-run factory. It won't stain or carry smells, is 100% plastic free and the sturdy roll clips keep the lid on tight and food fresh all day long. Very practical (just pop the whole thing in the dishwasher), the Elephant Box fits into a standard insulated lunch bag for carrying to school.
Itzy Ritzy Snack Bag
(£9.75, Amazon)
Itzy Ritzy reusable and washable bags are ideal for snacks and fruit, and the zip closure is easy for little hands to deal with. The fabric exterior is 100% cotton and comes in four different designs; the PVC-free interior lining is waterproof. Machine washable.
Personalised Water Bottle
(£16.50, Itsyourstory.co.uk)
A photo-personalised water bottle will never go missing at school, as well as being eco-friendly! There are fifteen different characters to choose from (monkeys, monsters, pirates, princesses and more) and two sizes (500ml, white and 600ml, silver). The aluminium comes with two lid options: a plastic flip-top lid and a screw-top lid with fob attachment.
Boc'n'Roll Toung Reusable Sandwich Wrap
(£8.99, Roll'eat)
Dispense with clingfilm, foil or plastic sandwich bags and wrap your child's sarnie in a reusable wrap. Once you've had your lunch, rinse it out with the washing up or stick it in the washing machine, ready to use again.
Sistema Sandwich Box
(£7.99 for one, Amazon)
A compact, super-bright solution which guarantees sandwiches won't be squashed in transit. The rubber seal helps keep sandwiches fresher for longer. Lime, aqua and pink colours. BPA and lead free; dishwasher, freezer and microwave safe.
Reusable Sandwich & Snack Bags (Panda)
(£16.49 for 4, Amazon)
RUSSBE bags are easy for little fingers to open, with a Grip & Pull tab, and have a stand-up design for mess-free snacking. Reinforced seams and a locking seal keep food fresh and prevent leaks, and the bags are dishwasher safe. Write your child's name on each bag with a pen and they should offer a school-year's-worth of service!
Stasher Reusable Silicone Snack Bag
From £9.20, Amazon
Stasher reusable silicone bags are available in lots of colours or sizes, so you can use them for snacks, pieces of fruit, sandwiches or any other lunchbox treats. To date in the UK, Stasher has sold enough bags to remove around 50 million single-use bags from entering the waste stream.
