If you have a child going to secondary school in September then you’ll suddenly become aware of how inadequate the space in your child’s bedroom is. Homework can be pretty intense at secondary school – it’s no longer wise for them to revise their spellings in front of CBBC. They need a space that is quiet and uncluttered for them to revise and study. They’ll also need room for all those library books they’ll be taking out, school text books and stationery.

So give your child the best start in their high school this year and get their room kitted out with these great desk and workstation ideas that are ideal for encouraging study and enhancing concentration. Comfortable, stylish and practical these desks will help transform their rooms into ideal study pods!

This children’s desk set is ideal for those struggling for room in small, cramped bedrooms. The bureau is perfectly designed to take up less space than an ordinary desk but is no less practical. The drawers and shelves are great for storage without taking up writing space and the swivel chair fits snugly underneath. Suitable for both boys and girls this is an ideal, practical solution for smaller rooms that helps remove clutter and enhance the space available. It’s exclusive to Great Little Trading Company and right now you can save £20 when you buy the set.

Now I must admit, I am in love with this pinboard kids desk. I love the natural wood look and traditional school design that surely must get your child in the mood to study. It has a very practical pinboard back for all those important notes and reminders, as well as photos and messages from mum and dad about doing homework on time! It’s ideal for laptops or desk lamps too as it has an ingenious hidden opening at the back for unsightly cables. A shelf stores all those essential stationery items and a spacious drawer keeps books and paper out of the way. It’s elegant, natural, good looking and extremely practical.

For computer workstations this one from Amazon is brilliantly designed to maximise on the space available. It’s on casters so can be moved around anywhere and has a pullout keyboard shelf that can also be used as a writing station, with extra shelves for speakers and a printer. It’s elegant, curved, modern design will look great in any child’s room, especially as it comes in either pink or red and blue.

Dragging kids away from the television and playstations to do homework is always going to be a battle, but with these innovative desks and workstations you can at least ensure they have a space that encourages learning and that is comfortable and stylish. It work turn them into geniuses but it might help!