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Mathsby Teachwire

GCSE maths – Strategies to help your pupils succeed It’s debatable whether maths is the cause of more anxiety and exam jitters than other GCSE subjects – but what’s certain is that students will benefit hugely from following a focused and robust exam preparation plan… Why GCSE maths matters In the general pecking order of GCSE subjects, maths enjoys something of a privileged position. […]

Englishby Carey Fluker Hunt

Roald Dahl books – Teaching their subversive themes in class Roald Dahl’s books are often hilarious, packed with larger-than-life characters, imaginative settings and humorous situations. But behind these there are also thought-provoking issues and questions for children to consider, says creative learning consultant, writer and former teacher, Carey Fluker Hunt… Dahl is a master storyteller and his books simply fizz with memorable characters and outrageous happenings. […]

Child planning out story writing

PrimaryEnglishby Teachwire

Story writing – Best storyboard templates & creative writing ideas Whether it's writing short stories, creating comic strips or filmmaking, every tale needs the right structure to be told well...

by Teachwire

Books for topics KS2 – Literacy experts’ recommended reads Take the hassle out of sourcing inspiring KS2 books for topics with these hand-picked gems from children’s literacy experts… KS2 books for topics – what and why? A book topic refers to a structured unit of work based around a specific book. It typically includes cross-curricular activities that use the book as a central theme […]

Young pupils in class, representing adaptive teaching

PrimarySecondaryby Teachwire

Adaptive teaching – What it looks like & why it’s important Adaptive teaching is about making reflective, real-time observations that allow you to change your teaching on the go...

PrimaryEnglishby Teachwire

Character description – Best resources for KS1/KS2 Create characters with depth, desires and three dimensions with these excellent activities, ideas, lesson plans and more...

Logic puzzles with answers

PrimarySecondaryComputingby Teaching London Computing

Logic puzzles with answers – Syllogisms computing worksheet These logic puzzles with answers are an excellent tool for teaching logical thinking and reasoning in KS2 and KS3 computing. This activity bridges critical thinking and computational logic through engaging syllogisms. These logic puzzles with answers prompt students to draw conclusions based on given facts, helping them build foundational skills essential for coding and debugging. […]

SecondaryMathsby Teachwire

Algebra KS3 – Best worksheets & questions for Years 7, 8 and 9 Looking for free KS3 algebra resources? Explore this collection of worksheets, lesson plans and activities to support effective teaching and learning...

The front cover of Top School Trips Primary issue 6

Primaryby Teachwire

The new issue of Top School Trips is OUT NOW! It’s an inescapable reality that things have got more expensive for everyone over the last few years, and parents and schools are no exception. When times are tight, the natural reaction is to rein in non-essential spending and focus on the basics, but it’s equally important to consider value, as the price tag never offers […]

Children joining in with music national curriculum activities

PrimaryMusicby Teachwire

Music national curriculum 2025 – Ofsted advice and practical ideas Why is music in the national curriculum and what exactly do you need to teach? Find out here...

Anxious boy in school uniform biting nails, representing EBSA

PrimarySecondaryHealth & Wellbeing ... by Teachwire

EBSA – What to do when pupils are avoiding school What is EBSA, what causes it and how best can schools deal with it? Join us as we explore this important topic...

Waves physics lesson plan

SecondaryScienceby Dr Joanna L Rhodes

Waves physics – Exciting and unusual KS3 learning hooks From sinking ships in the Bermuda Triangle to walking with dinosaurs, this waves physics lesson uses exciting and unusual learning hooks… Why teach this waves physics lesson? In this waves physics lesson, the aim is to use exciting and unusual learning hooks to explore waves with KS3 science students. It is important to give students […]

Christmas maths quiz

SecondaryMathsby Lucyjc1612

Christmas maths quiz – GCSE festive relay questions (+answers) This free Christmas maths quiz resource offers a fun and engaging way for secondary students to revise GCSE Higher/Foundation crossover questions with a festive theme. The Christmas maths quiz features 16 Christmas-themed relay questions designed to challenge and engage learners while offering valuable practice for key GCSE topics. The questions incorporate seasonal elements, such as […]

Simultaneous equations GCSE questions

SecondaryMathsby David Morse

Simultaneous equations GCSE questions – Worksheet & answers This GCSE 9-1 simultaneous equations questions booklet is an invaluable resource for both teachers and students. Designed specifically for linear simultaneous equations, it offers 22 carefully selected exam-style questions, complete with fully worked solutions. This ensures that students can confidently tackle the topic while working at their own pace. Simultaneous equations GCSE questions booklet This […]

Critical analysis lesson resource

SecondaryEnglishby Chloe Sefton

Critical analysis – Use Gatsby to get pupils debating literature Get students talking enthusiastically about literature and they’ll soon start writing that way, too. These fun and engaging activities will inspire of love critical analysis and create a ‘good noise’ in your lesson. Experiment with and implement some of these strategies when teaching your own key literature texts. Why teach this? We English teachers come […]

Estimation KS3 lesson plan

SecondaryMathsby Colin Foster

Estimation KS3 – Convert one million pounds into coins Money can provide a powerful opportunity for KS3 estimation problems in which learners gain a sense of scale… A million pounds sounds like a lot of cash, but exactly how much is it really? Converting a vague notion of ‘wealth’ or ‘riches’ into actual pound coins can be an extremely useful and engaging way of […]

Political art ideas

SecondaryThe Artsby Emma Delpech

Political art – Encourage students to be political in their work Encourage students to be political in their art and fight inequality, promote clean living or explore diversity with this ideas from Emma Delpech… This lesson plan encourages students to explore the world around them: their philosophies and belief systems. Art gives us all a voice and a platform (galleries, virtual, street art) to express these […]

Row of empty smart shoes, representing supply teaching

PrimarySecondaryby Teachwire

Supply teaching – Benefits and how to make it work for you Thinking about supply teaching? This guide covers everything from key considerations and FAQs to the benefits of the role...

Rainbow number bonds to 10

PrimaryMathsby Teachwire

Number bonds – Games, worksheets and how to teach them Help your pupils know number bonds to 20 and beyond with these lesson ideas, videos and worksheets...

Boy hugging man, representing attachment disorder in children

PrimarySENDby Teachwire

Attachment disorder in children – Advice for teachers Learn about attachment disorder in children and try these supportive classroom strategies to help...

School children taking part in Create Day '25

PrimaryMusicby Teachwire

Create Day ’25: free, curriculum-aligned event for KS2 – Sing, Dance, and Design with the Royal Ballet and Opera! This annual Royal Ballet and Opera event is a FREE day of singing, dancing and design that brings together hundreds of KS2 classrooms across England in a LIVE mass participation performance celebrating the UN Rights of the Child. Led by dancers and singers from the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera, the programme includes resources that are aligned […]

Abstract illustration depicting work colleagues and a jigsaw puzzle, representing an holistic approach to education

SecondaryHealth & Wellbeingby Teachwire

Holistic approach to education – Practical suggestions to try Genuine school improvement becomes much more likely when you adopt a holistic approach to education...

Pen portrait example template

SecondarySENCoby Rebecca Leek

Pen portrait – What it is, content advice and free template Learn what a pen portrait (or student passport) is, how to co-produce an effective one and how to make sure staff implement the advice it contains effectively with this advice from Rebecca Leek… What is a pen portrait? A pen portrait (also known as a ‘pupil passport’) is a resource that schools have used for […]

Rhetorical questions KS2 resources

PrimaryEnglishby James Clements

Rhetorical questions KS2 – Complete guide for fiction & non-fiction Whether they’re crafting thrilling tales or explaining fascinating facts, rhetorical questions can help children’s writing come alive...

Halloween colouring pages

PrimaryArt & Designby Teachwire

Halloween colouring pages – Free printable sheets for school kids Looking for fun activities to celebrate Halloween with your students? Our free printable Halloween colouring pages are perfect for school kids and will add a creative and engaging twist to your lessons. These resources combine the excitement of Halloween with opportunities to develop key skills in an easy-to-use format. Halloween colouring sheets This five-page PDF […]

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