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Possessive apostrophe KS1/KS2 – Best worksheets and resources for primary SPaG If you're teaching apostrophes for possession in Key Stage 1 or 2, this collection of worksheets, activities, ideas and other resources will help pupils get to grips with this part of punctuation...

6 outdoor learning activities and ideas for primary – including campfire cooking recipes Head outside and try these pupil-led food-based activities that allow children to take control of their own learning, say Adam Bushnell and Sc.out.ed...

What Ofsted is looking for in 2021 – covering curriculum, assessment, parental engagement and staff wellbeing I’ve reviewed 100 Ofsted reports – here’s what inspectors are looking for and how you can utilise this unique period to get there, says Dr Helen Edwards...

Author visits to schools – Lockdowns aren’t stopping author Jeff Norton from reading to students Amid the pandemic chaos, Jeff Norton is reading his story Alienated online to give kids a daily dose of storytime to help to make reading a habit...

School shutdown and the attainment gap – Some children will be further behind than ever Some children are going to be more behind their peers than ever, despite our best efforts, says our anonymous headteacher...

Acrostic poems – 8 of the best worksheets and resources for KS1/KS2 English Give young writers a headstart in poetry with these templates, activities and more for penning an acrostic poem...

Storytelling and creative writing – How to get students’ creative juices flowing Martin Griffin and Jon Mayhew offer some advice for getting secondary pupils’ thinking like an artist during those storytelling assignments...

School reopenings – we didn’t want to replace our beautiful learning spaces with rows of desks… ...So we’ve done something different instead, while still complying with the government guidance, says headteacher Emma Meadus

School reopenings – Teachers want to go back, but we need to know it’s safe Adam Boxer pens a letter to those people who have been criticising teachers during lockdown...

How to connect with hard-to-reach students The process of bringing reluctant learners on board can be tough, especially in these challenging times – but there are some practical approaches you can take, says Hannah Day...

Positive psychology – how to use it to build up children’s resilience The positive education movement is working its magic worldwide to help children become more resilient, says Julie Hurst...

School closures – 5 tech ideas to deliver distance learning to KS1 pupils If you're struggling with having to use new apps and software for teaching during lockdown, these five tech hacks might help you get to grips with your gadgets, says Jack Dabell...

Covid-19 – Teaching at a time of emergency Mark Wilson reflects on how Riddlesdown Collegiate first implemented, and then adjusted its approach to educating students amid the COVID-19 lockdown…

Wellbeing in schools – How to look after staff and pupils when they return after lockdown In these strange times we’re having to consider the wellbeing of pupils and staff in a way we could never have predicted, says Andrew Cowley...

Reading – Why all teachers should be giving lessons Alex Quigley flags up some of the issues that can lead to reading gaps across the curriculum – and what teachers in different departments can do about them...

How to use essay writing in primary school to measure curriculum impact By using structure strips and comparative judgement, essay writing becomes a simple and effective end-of-topic assessment activity

Getting students to concentrate – What teachers can and can’t control When getting students to concentrate, teachers should be aware of the biological factors beyond their control, but also the social distractions that are very much within their power to tackle, says David Didau...

Home learning – 50 free apps and websites for KS1 and KS2 pupils Supercharge pupils’ home learning by pointing them in the direction of these fantastic resources, says Jo Castro...

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Schematic play in Early Years – What it is and different types explained When children are absorbed with a high level of involvement, use this to introduce new ideas, consolidate learning and encourage critical thinking, advises Kathy Brodie...

Question marks – Best worksheets, activities and resources for Year 1 and Year 2 English Make sure your KS1 students are asking all the right questions about question marks...

How to get boys to study foreign languages Où sont les garçons? Amanda Barton delves into why boys are typically put off languages, and how we can turn that around...

Education isn’t just a conveyor belt for the job market The drive to make schools a force for social mobility risks distorting our collective sense of what education is meant to be for, says Kevin Rooney...

What is a verb? – 16 of the best primary grammar worksheets and resources for KS1 and KS2 English It's not quite as simple as 'doing words', but these activities for Years 1 through Year 6 will have children learning all about the different types of verbs and how and when to use them...

Careers advice in schools must change to give students the skills they need Jenifer Cameron outlines why traditional thinking around careers guidance ought to give way to a different, more far-reaching approach...

Distance teaching during lockdown – “I miss being in front of the students” For one anonymous educator, it seems that an enforced absence from school really does make the heart grow fonder..

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