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The Japanese train that stops for just one high school student

The curious tale of the Japanese train that stopped for just one high school student With no other reliable means of getting to school on time, read about what happened to this Japanese school student...

Self portrait ideas

Self portrait ideas – KS4 experimental art lesson Encourage students to look at themselves differently as they explore Emma Delpech’s thoughtful and inspiring suggestions on the theme of the self-portrait… Start by creating self portrait ideas using only a box of recycled materials. This lesson then moves on to layering portrait photos in Photoshop and developing sculptures based on artist research. You’ll then […]

Abstract art ideas lesson plan

Abstract art ideas – Fast-paced KS3/4 lesson plan Your students will be amazed at what they can achieve by the end of this inspiring and fast-paced abstract art ideas lesson. The stumbling block for many otherwise talented and creative young people can often be their lack of confidence when stepping out of the safe boundaries of realistic depiction, into the relatively uncharted waters […]

Disney’s Frozen the Musical

Unlocking the magic – why school groups can’t get enough of Disney’s Frozen the Musical Disney’s Frozen, now enchanting audiences in London’s West End through 8 September, offers an unforgettable theatrical experience that transcends age and taps into the timeless magic of storytelling. Even if you haven’t seen the film, there are compelling reasons why school groups are loving this captivating stage production… 1. Epic visual spectacle Frozen delivers a feast for the eyes, […]

Count Your Carbon

Why I love… Eco-Schools’ Count Your Carbon tool Emma Powell, assistant principal and sustainability lead at Darlinghurst Academy, discusses the impact of Eco-Schools’ Count Your Carbon tool How did you hear about the tool? I heard about Count Your Carbon through Eco-Schools England, a fantastic free educational programme for educational settings that I have been a part of for the past 10 years. […]

STEM education word and illustrations

STEM education – Downloads, activities and ideas for teachers What does STEM stand for and how can you implement it in the classroom? Find out here...

Illustration showing figures and assorted iconography to connote concept of religious education

Religious Education – Is it really a subject ‘not fit for purpose’? Andy Lewis examines Ofsted's recent criticisms of RE teaching, and weighs up the question of whether the subject is fit for purpose...

Writing persuasively PDF guide

Writing persuasively – Advice for KS3 and KS4 English students This PDF for KS3/4 students presents six concise points of advice for writing persuasively, with examples. It serves as a guide for pupils, providing them with practical tools and examples to enhance their persuasive writing skills. The importance of personal pronouns This section explains how using personal pronouns like ‘I’, ‘you’, and ‘we’ can create […]

Illustration of two teens in outdoor wear taking pictures with their phones, representing history trips

History trips – The things to check before you go Thomas Forbes-Whitehead runs through the considerations teachers should prioritise when planning and executing their next field trip...

Red Nose Day ideas guide

Red Nose Day schools – Primary and secondary guides These Red Nose Day schools guides contain everything you need to get set for some serious funny business. Do something silly. Do something daft. Raise a smile, a laugh and a whole load of cash. Whatever you and your school do this Red Nose Day, the money you raise could help put food on plates […]

British history – Why schools should teach students about hidden and marginalised figures The past and present are full of inspiring, yet sidelined individuals and groups, writes Shalina Patel – but schools can play an important part in giving them their dues...

Teaching the British Empire – Why students deserve more than an incomplete history Aneira Roose-McClew makes the case for why students ought to receive a full, frank and honest education on Britain’s imperial history...

Illustration of teacher turning key in book, representing Gove education reforms

Gove education reforms – Will we soon see the last of them? Toby Marshall reflects on what a seemingly inevitable change of government might mean for what remains of Michael Gove’s education reforms...

Blank lesson plan – Very simple template for secondary This straightforward yet highly effective blank lesson plan template will make your daily teaching tasks a little easier. This template is not intended for formal presentations or detailed submissions. Rather, it’s a practical tool for organising your thoughts and ensuring that you’re fully prepared for each class. Editable blank lesson plan The editable blank lesson […]

Holocaust Memorial Day assembly

Holocaust Memorial Day assembly – Primary and secondary This Holocaust Memorial Day assembly introduces students to Holocaust Memorial Day (held on 27th January) and how we can mark it. There are separate versions for secondary and primary (KS2) students. Holocaust Memorial Day assembly resources There are scripts and presentations that teachers and/or students can use together to deliver the school assembly. There is […]

English Language paper 1 & 2 resource

English Language paper 1 & 2 – Three-lesson Kray twins resource In this three-lesson English language paper 1 and 2 sequence, students will explore and practise reading and writing skills: The lessons examine two alternative perspectives on the Kray twins and expands students’ understanding of London in the 1960s. The pack consists of enough material for three lessons and contains: Will Sherwood is a GCSE English […]

Persuasive writing examples – KS4 moral issues lesson plan

Persuasive writing examples – KS4 moral issues lesson plan This persuasive writing examples lesson plan for KS4 combines a variety of individual and group tasks. They will get students exploring difficult moral issues whilst at the same time developing their understanding of how writers manipulate language and why it is essential to support opinions with evidence. You can tailor each task to different age […]

Photo of woman sat at desk recording verbal feedback into a smartphone

Verbal feedback – How spoken messages can reduce workload Let’s stop writing feedback no one ever reads and instead embrace a smarter, more verbal approach to marking, says Gordon Cairns

Academy21

Why I love… Academy21’s online alternative provision and support Julia Holder, head of Apollo at Haybrook College, shares how their partnership with Academy21’s online provision has been a recipe for success… How do you work in partnership with Academy21 to support your students? We’ve worked with Academy21 for over 10 years. They deliver online alternative provision in our core subjects across KS3 and KS4, […]

illustration of a fist raised above barbed wire to convey notion of modern conflict

Conflicts – Healing divisions and promoting peace in school Steve Chalke reflects on how schools ought to respond to the personal and emotional impact of contemporary conflicts and warfare

STEM Club activities booklet

STEM Club – 11 tried & tested extra-curricular science activities, challenges and projects Why set up a STEM Club? A school STEM Club is a fantastic way to enthuse pupils in the STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering and maths. STEM Clubs let both young people and adults enjoy STEM education activities for their own sake, without tying yourself to the curriculum. You don’t need a lot of […]

Students talking about retrieval practice in the classroom

Retrieval practice in the classroom – Boost long-term knowledge retention with this powerful learning strategy Use these retrieval practice examples, activities, templates and ideas to help students recall previously taught information...

Printable flags

Printable flags – 32 countries from around the world This free download includes printable flags for 32 countries from around the world, from Argentina to Uruguay. Printable flags Teaching ideas

KS3 maths worksheets

KS3 maths worksheets – 100+ problem-solving questions This KS3 maths worksheets booklet from White Rose Maths contains over 100 problem-solving questions. There’s also an answer booklet. You can also use these questions with GCSE pupils. Some problems are suitable for foundation and higher. Others are suitable for higher tier only. Example KS3 maths worksheets questions Max is saving to buy a computer […]

Drawing of a stick figure rendered as a wildlife photographer to evoke connotations of Sir David Attenborough

Authority – Why the best educators teach like Attenborough Teachers must be specialists, but also passionate advocates, says John Lawson – because if you don’t love your subject, why should your students?

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