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A new year is all about new starts so we’ve compiled a list of skills we would like to learn this year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

Let us know what you decide to do and if you stick to it.<\/p>\n\n

Boost your brain<\/h3>\n

Want to get back to work or make a career change? The Skills Network<\/a> (6.5% KidStart savings) provide a massive range of courses for individuals or businesses, to help you kick-start a new career for you. If you want to improve your grammar, learn how to programme, analyse data or take a step into the fascinating world of neuroscience, Coursera<\/a> (13% KidStart savings) partner with top universities to provide access to the world\u2019s best education courses online.<\/p>\n\n

Learn a language<\/h3>\n

Start learning a new language and see where it takes you! Whether you want to make the most of your holiday, get that promotion at work or be able to have a conversation with your relatives from other countries, you\u2019ll get 6.5% back for your kids from Rosetta Stone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Start a new hobby<\/h3>\n

Want to find something new to do? Red Letter Days<\/a> (get 9% back) offer courses to suit every taste such as chocolate making, wine tasting, make up lessons, Formula Driving and hot air balloon rides. Activity Superstore<\/a> could take you to a new realm \u2013 with zombie paintballing, medieval falconry, futuristic Segway rallies and spy academy for the kids \u2013 open your mind to the possibilities and don\u2019t forget you\u2019ll earn 9% back for your kids!<\/p>\n\n

Reveal your hidden talents<\/h3>\n

Do you have the plot worked out for an amazing thriller or kids\u2019 story? Have you been thinking about writing a local pub guide? Then you should use Blurb<\/a> to help you publish your first edition, with 10% savings back for your kids with KidStart, it\u2019s a no brainer.<\/p>\n

Obsessed with GBBO and Masterchef? Think you could win if only you knew how to prepare a velout\u00e9 sauce? This is your chance \u2013 take a course with Atelier Des Chefs<\/a> and get 6.5% back towards your kid\u2019s future as your sous chef.<\/p>\n

Fancy yourself on the big screen? Think you\u2019d make a better job of it than Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly presenting Strictly? Groupon<\/a> offer a TV presenter taster course for only \u00a329 \u2013 plus up to 10% KidStart Savings \u2013 this is your chance to show the world!<\/p>\n\n

Get outdoors<\/h3>\n

Days out are about living life a little more adventurously, having fun with friends and family! Enjoy unlimited access to hundreds of unforgettable places with National Trust<\/a> (2% KidStart savings) or let your little monkeys Go Ape<\/a> (3% back). If you want to get really up-close, try the Meerkat Experience (age 6+, Activity Superstore<\/a>, 9% back) or be a Big Cat Keeper (Tiger or Lion, age 16+, Red Letter Days<\/a>, 9% back) for the day!<\/p>\n\n

Happy New Year from everyone at KidStart<\/h3>\n

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