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Behaviour management – how to make sure your teacher training has impact When it comes to behaviour CPD, the odd INSET workshop just won’t cut it, says Sam Strickland. Here’s what to do instead...

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Post-COVID school visits – What teachers may have forgotten about field trips Daniel Harvey presents a refresher for teachers keen to organise their next school trip – because for most, it’ll have been quite a while since the last one...

Discovery Education

Why I love… Discovery Education Espresso Haneen Al Jaaf, English and reading coordinator at The King Fahad Academy in London explains how Discovery Education Espresso brings literacy lessons to life and saves teachers time… How do you use Espresso? Discovery Education Espresso supports my teaching in every subject, but especially English. The digital content is appealing for children because it’s so […]

Leadership skills – what you can learn from my SLT journey If you want to succeed as a leader, leave the Trunchbull at home and be open to new ideas, says Charlotte Rowley...

Engaging in the scientific method helps these pupils build confidence and grow into responsible stewards of the world At St Bartholomew's, the idea that children are the future is more than just a cliche, finds Charley Rogers...

Oddizzi

Review – 2041 School resource pack The mission of Oddizzi is to put ‘geography back on the map’ in schools and bring the world to life and it does this with flair. One of the many fantastic resources it has on offer is devoted to the fragile continent of rock and snow, Antarctica. There’s a good reason why Oddizzi has produced these […]

Teaching assistant – we need a clear career structure for TAs, now Historically, the role has been shrouded in uncertainty. Now, more than ever, we need support for training and guidance says Sara Alston...

Creative writing prompts worksheets

Creative writing prompts – 5 worksheets plus word mats for KS1 and KS2 pupils Want to fit more creative writing into your school timetable but not sure where to start? These fun writing prompts take just ten minutes and are perfect for slotting in to small gaps in your day. They’ll get children’s creative juices flowing and hopefully improve their writing skills too. This download contains five creative writing […]

Festival of Inclusive Education Texthelp’s annual Festival of Inclusive Education is back! This is a free PD event designed to celebrate all things inclusive education. Enjoy a full day of talks, panel discussions and expert Q&As. You’ll leave with all the tools and skills you need to bring teaching and learning to life for all.

Hachette Children’s Group

DinoFeelings – Teach children about big feelings Teach your little dinosaurs about BIG feelings with the DinoFeelings picture book series, from the bestselling author of The Lion Inside, Rachel Bright, and illustrator of Ten Minutes to Bed, Chris Chatterton. It’s a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic. But it isn’t long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering […]

Assessment in primary schools – how to write the perfect policy Avoid creating an impenetrable document, focus on simple explanations and use actionable examples, and you won’t go far wrong, says Joshua Perry

Learning resources – 40+ ways to help pupils succeed this year Whether you're looking for primary resources, school supplies, educational toys or teacher resources, this bumper round-up of innovative products and services will help you save time and boost learning...

Brain breaks – how to make them work for all pupils Integrating pauses into your teaching turns on the ignition for cognition, argues Liz Hawker – and not just for children with SEND

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Music assessment KS1 & KS2 – the what, why and how Record plenty of videos and focus on skills to make sure your practical assessment is up to snuff, says Dr Liz Stafford

Teach Primary Book Awards – 2022 finalists announced Explore the amazing books on our 2022 shortlists for Early Years, KS1, KS2 and non-fiction...

Assessment for learning PDF

Assessment for learning PDF – Reflection sheet for schools Use this activity and reflection sheet to help structure how you can implement the principles of assessment for learning in your classroom

Literacy Tree

The Literary Curriculum – Teach English with high-quality texts If you’re looking for a cohesive and coherent primary English curriculum then look no further! The Literary Curriculum is an immersive, book-based platform that is designed to engage and motivate writers whilst ensuring all National Curriculum skills and objectives are carefully sequenced. Complete book-based approach to primary school English Now used by over 40,000 teachers, […]

Smilite Limited

This Is Me – Language books for under-7s with free online audio The THIS IS ME series and online support provide carefully paced language acquisition experience. Child-centred spreads, with Evgenia Malina’s wonderful illustrations, bring that experience alive. So far, books for English-French and English-Chinese are available. THIS IS ME books do not tell a single, linear story. A glance around what’s available on the market shows that […]

Plazoom

Plazoom Real Grammar – Teach grammar right, from Y1-6 Real Grammar provides everything needed to teach and embed all objectives from the grammar curriculum for Years 1–6. Created by experts, these powerful resources will save you time, ensure consistently excellent grammar teaching and learning, and improve outcomes for all pupils. Grammar is ‘real’ when children can apply it in their own writing. This means […]

Kids Active Theatre

From stage to screen with Kids Active Theatre Company Let’s start the conversation Kids Active Theatre Company produces factual plays that focus on social issues such as illness, bullying, and racism that are aimed at children and young adults to get discussions started. Through visual arts we can reach out to young minds and help process thoughts and insecurities. Mental health support at a […]

Tapestry

Tapestry online learning journal Tapestry is an easy-to-use, secure online learning journal helping staff and families celebrate and support their children’s learning from Early Years to Year 6, in mainstream and specialist provision. Reduce workload, develop your setting and school’s provision, and enhance engagement all round. Engagement with parents and carers Collaborate with families in an equal partnership to […]

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Conway Centres

Conway Centres residentials – Combine true adventure with immersive arts With over 45 years of experience, Conway Centres is the perfect location for primary schools to come together and make life-long memories. In beautiful surroundings, the centres offer courses that combine real-life outdoor adventure with immersive cultural arts, which increase achievement and inspire individuals. Whether it’s canoeing on the private dock at Anglesey with the […]

Collins

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised is the leading systematic, synthetic early reading programme validated by the DfE. The programme provides a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics to ensure all children become successful readers. Developed by two schools with exceptional practice in Letters and Sounds – Little Sutton Primary and Wandle Learning […]

Collins

Collins Big Cat – Ensure pupils become confident, fluent readers Support every child on their journey to reading fluently with over 1,300 carefully levelled readers. Equally split between fiction and non-fiction and covering a wide variety of genres and text types, you’ll find something to inspire and engage every reader. From early phonic development to fluent reading, Collins Big Cat is a whole-school programme that […]

Young Writers

Poetry competitions for primary – Get pupils excited about writing again After a tough few years, we’ve seen a decrease in literacy attainment and children’s writing enjoyment has hit a low point. What better way to get pupils excited about writing again than penning a poem about something that inspires them? “What better way to get pupils excited about writing again than penning a poem about […]

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