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What practical life skill should every child learn before leaving primary school? £100 voucher to be won

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CeriMumsnet · 30/06/2026 14:30

As parents, we're constantly teaching our children life skills - from making their own breakfast and crossing the road safely to managing friendships and handling tricky situations.

But if you had to choose, what’s the most important skill every child should know by the end of primary school?

What practical skills do you make a point of teaching your children? Are there things you wish you'd learned earlier yourself? And how do you help your children build confidence and independence as they grow?

We're working with St John Ambulance to raise awareness of First Aid with Bertie - a fun programme that helps children learn essential first aid skills and feel more confident knowing what to do in an emergency.

Everyone who posts on this thread by 29 July will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher. (Prize draw fulfilled by Mumsnet - T&Cs here).

CeriMumsnet · 28/08/2026 10:24

Thanks to everyone who participated in our discussion on skills children should learn before they leave primary school.

Congratulations to @hannahp1209 who is the winner of the prize draw!

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