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Early Career Framework mentor guide

Early career framework mentor – Guide to developing your mentoring skills For such a vital tool in the fight against teacher shortages, there is very little research that sets out clearly what the key mechanisms are that make an Early Career Framework mentor effective in their role. Instructional coaching has showed promising signs of helping novice teachers make progress. But as there are so many different […]

Thinking Pair Share resources

Thinking pair share – Pupil worksheet and CPD resources Interested in learning more about how to use Thinking Pair Share method in your classroom? Or want to explain the concept to a fellow educator? These resources will help you do just that. This Thinking Pair Share download contains: What is Think Pair Share? PDF – a handy summary of the Think Pair Share method […]

Intent implementation impact poster

Intent implementation impact poster – Free download for schools This clear and concise intent implementation impact poster spells out what the three ‘I’s in the now-famous phrase stand for. Ofsted introduced the term in its new inspection framework in 2019. Since then, schools across the country have focused their efforts on making sure their curriculums are ‘deep dive’ friendly and ready when Ofsted comes […]

Royal Ballet and Opera

5 reasons to try… the Royal Opera House’s National Schools Programme 1. Three creative pathways Our National Schools Programme offers three main creative pathways: Create & Dance (KS1&2) An inclusive approach to leading dance and storytelling that helps pupils develop creative collaboration, physical learning, spatial awareness, and general health and well-being. Create & Sing (KS1&2) An accessible approach that combines singing and drama to build pupils’ […]

Times table grid

Times table grid – Free printable blank and completed 12×12 versions Times table grid download This free 12×12 times table grid download is easy to print out and distribute to pupils in maths lessons. Pupils can fill in the missing numbers on the blank version, strengthening their multiplication skills and fostering a deeper understanding of the relationships within times tables. Alternatively, the completed 12×12 times table […]

Two primary school children exploring an exhibit at Winchester Science Centre

Winchester Science Centre

Enjoy an out-of-this-world experience with Winchester Science Centre Whether you head out of the classroom or choose an in-school option, there’s loads here to bring STEM learning to life… Get set for the non-stop, interactive Ultimate STEM School Trip at Winchester Science Centre! Suitable for children in KS1, KS2 and Year 7 in KS3, this all-inclusive experience lasts the whole day. All you […]

Raising attainment in reading – Stop focusing on parental engagement Focusing too heavily on parental engagement (or lack of it) in reading may be worsening the attainment gap. It’s time to move on...

Illustration of items on a pinboard, representing sources for history

Sources for history – Understanding how to use evidence Do you know the difference between a source and evidence? Here’s how to use them both to bolster pupils’ historical understanding...

Teaching interview questions document

Teaching interview questions – 24 questions you should practise Are you preparing for an upcoming job interview in the education sector? We understand that it’s nerve-wracking to be in the spotlight, facing a barrage of teaching interview questions. However, being well-prepared is key to success. Take a minute to download this free PDF containing 24 common teacher interview questions. It’s a comprehensive document that […]

FFT

5 reasons to try… FFT Success for All Phonics 1. Pupils make great progress Our Unique Co-operative Learning pedagogy ensures that all your children are fully engaged and interact for the whole lesson. Pioneered by the Success for All foundation, the teaching method is proven to have a dynamic effect on children’s progress and attainment that is positive and long-lasting. “Children are relishing reading, […]

English as an additional language – How to ease EAL struggles Hundreds of thousands of children arrive in our schools without the language they need. But training up young interpreters can provide the skills to support them...

Win a bundle of books from Usborne Win a bundle of books from Usborne, in support of Mental Health Awareness Week. From EYFS to KS3, this super prize bundle covers a wide range of topics to support your students and will provide a valuable resource for use in your classroom and library. The chosen books: Visit usborne.com/mentalhealth to explore Usborne’s full range […]

Letter writing – Best KS1 and KS2 examples, worksheets and resources To whom it may concern, help your students master the art of letter writing with these lesson plans, activities and ideas...

Passive learners – 8 ways to engage them Avoid drama and get every pupil joining in with these simple approaches to classroom questions and answers

The Institution of Engineering and Technology

Engage your pupils with FREE resources from the IET The Institution of Engineering and Technology shares four themed collections of educational activities to inspire learners across KS1 and KS2… Coronation of King Charles III – fun, free celebration-themed activities The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is bringing the Coronation celebrations to your classroom through the wonder and excitement of STEM (science, technology, engineering […]

Hope Education

5 reasons to love E.a.R.L. 2 – Hope Education’s new coding companion! Beverley Smalley, teacher and education specialist at Hope Education, explains what this small but feature-packed robot has to offer your pupils… E.a.R.L. 2 is our brand new and improved robot! He’s packed with a host of fabulous features to make him irresistible to children of all ages, and with his friendly alien face and light-up […]

Teaching PE in primary schools – How to make the perfect plan Think outside the timetable, connect with parents, and consider whole-school activities to help bolster your sport provision

Skills for life – Preparing SEND pupils for the post-primary world Find out how one award-winning school is preparing pupils with SEND for the big wide world, with skills for life

Neurodiversity in schools – A letter to my ND colleagues Openly discussing neurodiversity in schools may be difficult, but it opens the door to true inclusivity for colleagues and children

Activities to teach kindness – 6 ideas Bring out your inner Miss Honey and get your welcome face on for these activities to teach kindness...

Hope Education

Teaching phonics with tactile technology Hope Education’s Electronic Phonics develops early reading and spelling skills through fun games and practice. Ideal for interventions and SEND support, it was Highly Commended at the Bett awards in 2022. We asked Hope’s Alex Hayes to review the product for us. So Alex, tell us more about Electronic Phonics… Electronic Phonics is an innovative, screen-free […]

PE games KS1 – watch out for the Alien Invasion! Engage all pupils in fun and inclusive KS1 PE games, while promoting skills progress for all, says Neil Hetherington

CUSP curriculum – We built a model that lets teachers work their magic Clear guidance, academic rigour, and space for creativity is what makes CUSP the key to Kedington Primary School’s success...

The Schools & Academies Show

The Schools & Academies Show is back! Read on to discover why you should be a part of the UK’s leading education policy event… The Schools & Academies Show will return to the ExCeL, London on 17 May 2023, once again bringing together school leaders from across the country to connect, spark new ideas, hear from the sector’s most influential speakers, and explore the […]

Jigsaw puzzle brain representing school exclusion

School exclusion – how to support SEND pupils in primary Persistent absence, suspension and school exclusion are more common among pupils with SEND, so what can we do about it?

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