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Developmental language disorder symptoms poster

Developmental language disorder symptoms – Teacher resource This free poster from the Moor House Research & Training Institute is a vital download for any teacher looking to better support learners with developmental language disorder symptoms. The resource highlights the key signs that a pupil may be struggling with DLD – from difficulties with following instructions, understanding grammar and vocabulary, to challenges with […]

History games resource

History games – Retrieval-based fun for KS3 and KS4 Head of history, Deborah Hayden, shares three history games that she’s used successfully with both KS3 and KS4 history classes… When minds start to wander during those low energy afternoon lessons, a well-chosen game can get students’ synapses firing while providing some useful retrieval practice. Download the attached PowerPoint for example instructions and photos of […]

Autism in girls checklist and advice

Autism in girls checklist – Teacher advice and resources This download contains an autism in girls checklist resource for teachers that lays out 20 signs that might suggest a girl in your class is autistic. Download it and use it to help members of staff recognise potential signs of autism in girls and provide appropriate support. By spotting signs at an early age, you […]

Self harm support for teachers and schools

Self harm support – Free guidance for teachers and schools Supporting students who self-harm can be challenging. However, with the right resources and strategies, teachers can make a significant difference. These self harm support resources are from SORTS – a team of academic psychologists at the University of Cambridge. The team co-developed the resources with mental health professionals, school staff and young people. This ensures […]

Heat transfer fast food packaging D&T lesson plan

Heat transfer – Fast food packaging D&T lesson plan Get students excited about the link between scientific theory and product development with this heat transfer product design lesson plan from Andy Mitchell… Fast food is so familiar to young people. It can provide a real-world example of where design really matters. Helping students understand the science behind the industry, then turning this into an […]

3D shapes KS3 lesson plan

3D shapes KS3 – Design a shape sorter toy in maths Making a child’s toy can promote careful planning and understanding of 3D shapes in KS3 maths lessons… Shape sorter toys will be familiar to most students – particularly if they have a younger sibling. Designing and making one can be a good challenge for those in Key Stage 3. It requires a lot of careful […]

Expanding brackets algebra lesson

Expanding brackets – Algebra lesson for KS3 maths This KS3 expanding brackets maths resource focuses on teaching students how to expand algebraic brackets. It includes progressively challenging tasks to support different levels of understanding: Structure of this expanding brackets resource The resource encourages independent work and discussion of solutions. It follows a mastery approach, aiming for deep understanding rather than surface-level knowledge. For […]

Analytical writing progression document and poster

Analytical writing – Progression document and poster for KS3/4 Analytical writing progression document This analytical writing progression document from Gaurav Dubay and Windsor Academy Trust outlines the expected development of analytical writing skills from Year 7 to Year 11. It provides guidance for teachers to help students refine their analytical writing, focusing on structuring arguments, embedding textual evidence and evaluating the writer’s intent. Throughout […]

Revision techniques resource pack

Revision techniques – Editable templates for 10 effective methods This free download offers a clear and simple collection of ten highly effective revision techniques designed to make classroom revision more structured, engaging and impactful. Each revision technique comes with editable blank templates to download, worked examples, and stretch-and-challenge suggestions, making it easy to implement straight away. With its practical, no-nonsense approach, this resource is […]

Design and Technology Progression Framework guidance

Design and Technology Progression Framework – Guidance The Design and Technology Progression Framework (included in this download) was developed by the Design and Technology Association in collaboration with the National Curriculum Expert Group for D&T. Design and Technology Progression Framework guidance This download contains a document full of guidance for teachers on understanding the Framework, covering: There are also ideas for how […]

Teacher burnout work-life balance self-evaluation worksheet

Teacher burnout – Self-evaluation worksheet Raise awareness of teacher burnout with this free ‘Wheel of Teaching’ wellbeing resource. Teaching is one of the most fulfilling careers, but it can also be exhausting. Long hours, endless paperwork and the emotional demands of supporting pupils can quickly lead to teacher burnout. That’s why it’s crucial to take a step back, reflect and […]

Integers in algebra lesson plan

Integers in algebra – Develop skills with an integer problem Solving an algebra problem that requires integer solutions provides an opportunity to develop students’ skills… In this lesson, students have to find a solution to a problem where the unknowns must be non-negative integers. This constraint means that the initial problem, which may appear to be quite open, in fact has a unique solution. Students […]

Mental health worksheets

Mental health worksheets – Free printable activity sheets for KS2+ Use these free mental health worksheets to help children and young people understand what drains and recharges their emotional and mental energy. The separate resources for primary (Year 5 up) and secondary (Year 8 up) encourage reflection on daily stressors and restorative activities, providing practical tools for managing emotional wellbeing. Primary mental health worksheets The […]

Microbes experiment resource

Microbes experiment – KS3 science lesson plan This KS3 resource sets out a hands-on science experiment designed to help students understand how microbes spread and multiply. It introduces key concepts in microbiology through an engaging practical activity that replicates Louis Pasteur’s famous experiment, which disproved the idea of ‘spontaneous generation’. This resource provides a structured yet flexible practical activity that supports the […]

GCSE history American West historical overview resource

GCSE history American West – Historical overview resource These free resources provide GCSE history teachers with an engaging and structured way to introduce students to the complexities of the American West (1835-1895). Designed to encourage critical thinking, the materials explore the experiences of three key groups – Plains Indians, homesteaders/migrants, and cowboys/ranchers. This offers multiple perspectives on the period’s key events and conflicts. […]

BIDMAS worksheets

BIDMAS worksheet – 4 first steps sheets with answers These four carefully thought-out BIDMAS worksheets have helped many classes take the first steps working with the order of operations. The full range of BIDMAS skills are covered. Designed for upper primary or early secondary school students, you can use these BIDMAS worksheets for work in class or as a homework. They are also excellent […]

Love and relationships poetry Year 9 transition unit

Love and relationships poetry – Year 9 transition unit The following resources are useful for a seven-lesson transition unit at the end of KS3. Help students revise skills for reading, annotating and analysing love and relationships poetry in preparation for KS4. This unit will boost students’ critical analysis and essay-writing skills. There is also a speaking and listening task which you can assess using […]

Creative writing structure KS3 lesson plan

Creative writing structure – Analyse how authors use structure Introduce learners to the structures used by authors to create specific effects, and see where it takes their own creative writing... I know I am not alone in feeling a sense of unease when planning to teach students to write about structure. Too often, delivery of this subject seems uninspiring and dull. Many English teachers […]

Debate on vaccines resources

Debate on vaccines – ‘Who decides?’ activity for KS3/KS4 By participating in this debate on vaccines, students will develop skills in research, arguing and empathy. Vaccination is a topic that generates passionate discussion and is highly relevant in modern society. This activity is designed for KS3/4 students and challenges them to engage critically with ethical, scientific and societal considerations surrounding vaccination. Learning outcomes Students […]

Science and robotics KS3 lesson plan

Science and robotics – KS3 lesson plan Are your students more intelligent than a piece of paper? Find out – and get them excited about robotics – with Dr Joanna Rhodes’ brilliant science lesson suggestions… We live in an age where robotics is commonplace. Robots build cars for us. They carry out medical operations. They can even check us into a hotel […]

Science of sleep KS3 lesson plan and resources

Science of sleep – KS3 lesson plan and resources Inspire students to engage with new research about a topic that’s extremely relevant for teens – the science of sleep. Scientists have discovered that our brains are bathed in fluid as we sleep. Tidal waves of this fluid flow and ripple across the surface of the brain with an effect that resembles washing. Engaging with […]

GCSE English speech lesson plan

GCSE English speech – Craft 15-second mini-speeches Get your students perfecting their persuasive powers with this free GCSE English speech lesson plan… We’ve all met those students you can hear minutes before they turn the corner of the corridor. Often, the one sure way of silencing them is inviting them to talk to the class. Whether in a small group or in […]

Computational thinking lesson plan

Computational thinking – ‘Sorting hat’ Micro:Bit lesson plan Help students understand that computers are only one part of the problem-solving process with this free computational thinking lesson plan… This lesson/series of lessons will give pupils an introductory understanding of key computational thinking skills. It will help them to discover that, in fact, computers don’t solve problems. Instead, we use them to aid the […]

Algebra Year 7 resources

Algebra Year 7 – Algebraic expressions resources This Year 7 algebra resource is divided into three sections: Included Year 7 algebra resources KS3 maths curriculum area Dr Frost is a maths teacher working at Tiffin School in London. You can find all of his resources at his website drfrostmaths.com. We also have maths question worksheets for Year 7, Year 8, Year 9 and GCSE maths.

First aid in schools guide

First aid in schools – 125-page guide for teachers and school staff This free, 125-page PDF about first aid in schools from First Aid for Life offers essential first aid knowledge for teachers and is packed with life-saving information. There are easy-to-follow instructions supplemented by mnemonics and actionable advice, equipping you to handle emergencies with confidence and care. Key highlights Emergency response CPR and recovery position Common […]

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