Get organised for school

Organisation and time management may sound like topics more appropriate to a business magazine but every parent can appreciate their value, especially with the school year nearly upon them.

Tomorrow’s edition of Child magazine focuses on these two skills in a special back-to-school section. There is timely advice for both parents and their children on how to establish more order, increase their leisure time and achieve greater peace of mind even when assailed by the demands of homework, studies and extra-curricular activities.

Not only would that lessen hassle and stress but, it is argued, it is also conducive to academic success. So out with your wall charts and checklists and start planning for an organised scholastic year ahead. And while you’re at it, why not have a go at the delicious sandwich recipes we suggest for your child’s lunchbox?

Child, published by Allied Newspapers Ltd and published by Mediamaker Ltd, is out free with The Times tomorrow.