And while it’s important to put a limit on ‘screen time’ in favour of getting fresh air and exercise, many families will be gathering to watch some good movies and programmes over the half-term break.
Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney Plus and the BBC iPlayer have come into their own over the past year by making even more content available at the mere touch of a button.
Here are 10 of the best films and TV shows you can watch during the school holiday.
9. My Mum Tracy Beaker
Here's another one that will bring back memories and engage young viewers too - CBBC's My Mum Tracy Baker involves Dani Harmer returning to the title role of Tracy, who now has a daughter. The episodes are available on the BBC iPlayer. Author Jacqueline Wilson is pictured with the book on which the series is based. Photo: Tim P. Whitby
10. The Greatest Showman
The Greatest Showman - starring Hugh Jackman, pictured, as circus founder P. T. Barnum - has turned into something of an entertainment juggernaut since the musical film was released in 2017, mixing live action with big songs like A Million Dreams. It can be streamed on Disney Plus. Photo: Michael Loccisano