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Extra-curricular activities

Find advice on the best extra curricular activities in secondary schools and primary schools here.

What should we expect when moving from Beavers to Cubs?
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Autumn / Winter music thread - 2026/2027
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Difference between National Youth Choir and NCCGB for a 15-year-old singer
5
NYMT/BYMT 2026
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Dance mums - Move It advice
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Swimming club newbie - what do we need?
3
More poolside chat
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Milton Keynes swimming lesson recommendations
0
Spring / Summer 2026 music thread
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Swim squad: go back or give up?
15
Second hand 'older style' brownies uniform?
5
Best UK coding courses for a child interested in game design
10
"Stagebox"?
16
Scouting staffroom type thread on Mumsnet?
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Dance mums - Is 26 months too young for a ballet and tap show?
6
Are ballet and Squirrels enough extra-curricular activities for primary school?
10
Guiders Staff Room Part 4
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TV Workshop
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NCO - do they take in a wide range of ages/levels or just the best?
6
Please remember to thank volunteers who run extra-curricular activities too
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Choosing between RCM, RAM and Guildhall junior academies for tuba
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NCO Projects- Is it worth auditioning on violin?
3
Drama/ Theatre Classes, need GENUINE reviews please!
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Postpartum hobbies/ fitness ideas
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Rocksteady any good?
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Is breast stroke the hardest stroke?
29
Can I accompany my daughter on piano for her Grade 1 saxophone exam?
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Are there any children choirs for reception age?
5
Are professional child performers usually allowed in the West End Calling competition?
10
Children’s swimming lessons? - what was your approach
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2.5 years swimming lessons - no progress
20
Anyone with experience of Junior Guildhall drama pathway?
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BTEC at D&B Academy of Performing Arts
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Trampoline clubs near Newbury/Reading.
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Ballet schools in Chelsea/South Ken
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Track cycling
8
Extra-curricular at weekends - do you keep one day free of activities?
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PQA casting days
4
Abrsm practical musicianship
30
How to help a young performer progress?
30
Would two weekly piano lessons be worthwhile before her first grade?
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Swimming club?
14
Recommendations for a street dance school in West London for children
3
Ballet associate program advice
4
Grade 6 and above (Piano: ABRSM)
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Brownies Gold Award ideas
7
Advice on buying a first full-size cello for an 11-year-old
8
National Youth Theatre
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Spring /Summer 25 - Music thread
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Orchestra instrument
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