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Persuasive writing GCSE

Persuasive writing GCSE – Letter of complaint lesson plan By the end of term, it can sometimes feel like we’re teaching 32 argumentative, sarcastic, grumbling machines, programmed to question all of our instructions. Utilise teenagers’ natural skill-sets to turn them into masters of persuasive writing with this persuasive writing GCSE lesson plan… The GCSE syllabus encourages pupils to craft their writing in order to […]

Romeo and Juliet GCSE scheme of work

Romeo and Juliet GCSE – Scheme of work (Acts 1-3) This Romeo and Juliet GCSE PowerPoint file is a complete unit of work, including lessons, resources, key themes, characters and context. Each lesson starts with a ‘Do It Now’ task (often related to Tier 2 vocabulary or quotation/context retention). Most also end on a ‘Big Question’ discussion. In the first third of the scheme, there […]

Natural History Museum

Book an educational workshop at the Natural History Museum A visit to the Natural History Museum is a fun and inspirational day out for young people. We’ve got lots of exciting workshops and shows that secondary classes can get involved with. Read on to find out more… Spirit animals In our Spirit Collection Tour, students can go behind the scenes with our knowledgeable Learning […]

Editable blank lesson plan template with instructions

Blank lesson plan template – PDF and editable with instructions This is a simple blank lesson plan template for teachers, student teachers and supply teachers to use when planning lessons. There is a PDF version, suitable for making speedy handwritten notes, that can help teachers think through what they are doing and pass on the information necessary for their sessions to TAs and classroom support. […]

KS3 geography resources

KS3 geography – Changing landscapes SOW This download contains a KS3 geography scheme of work about changing landscapes. It also contains a list of geographical threshold concepts and a knowledge development document. Staff at Broadway Academy created them when redeveloping their geography curriculum offering from scratch. Changing landscapes example SOW This Year 8 example scheme of work covers 16 teaching hours. […]

Illustration showing an elaborate classroom display of various geography-themed props, posters and other visual elements

Geography display – How they can bring your lessons to life The right kind of display can drive home just how dynamic and profoundly important the subject of geography really is, says Steve Brace...

Hinge questions PowerPoint

Hinge questions – How to use them in your teaching Questioning at pivotal times during a lesson is the key to successful teaching and learning. By pre-planning specific hinge questions to check for understanding, you’re able to effectively check that the foundations of complex concepts are in place before you introduce additional learning and content. Of course, it follows that if the foundations for learning […]

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Initial Teacher Training – What we’ve lost, and why it matters Priorities when training teachers have changed – which might partly explain our current recruitment issues, argues Dr Shirley Lawes...

Rollercoaster in motion, representing reward trips for schools

Reward trips for schools – From ‘well done’ to ‘wheeeeeee…!’ You should approach reward systems carefully, says Daniel Harvey – but there’s no denying the thrill of a theme park trip for doing well...

Performance Learning

How technology can capture pupil voice effectively In recent years, there has been an increased recognition of the critical role played by mental wellbeing in improving academic performance. However, in spite of these advancements in educational psychology, methods for tangibly and measurably implementing this knowledge – and therefore boosting results – have been lagging behind. What schools need now is a scalable, […]

Just Like Us

Just Like Us: “We can make school a safe space for all” Laura Mackay outlines the comprehensive support schools can provide for their LGBT+ students with the help of Just Like Us’ Pride Groups Programme Our Expert Laura Mackay Chief executive, Just Like Us What is Just Like Us’ Pride Groups Programme? Our Pride Groups Programme is a national network of student-led, lunchtime or after school clubs […]

5 minute lesson plan – Editable template and evaluation This 5 minute lesson plan template and evaluation are very easy to use. 5 minute lesson plan The template contains areas for you to record: Prior knowledge Learning objectives Key words Starter Main Plenary Engagement AfL Differentiation Lesson evaluation The lesson evaluation document encourages you to think about how you felt after teaching the lesson. […]

F1 in Schools

5 things you need to know about F1® in Schools UK Project Manager Tom Milner explains why F1® in Schools is the most exciting STEM programme available today How does F1 in Schools work? Creating their own version of an F1 team, students work together in groups of 3-6. Assigning roles and responsibilities, each individual takes ownership of a specific area, such as designing the […]

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Curriculum development – Why Ofsted shouldn’t get the final say Pleasing Ofsted doesn’t have to be to the deciding factor in school leaders’ decision-making, says Adrian Lyons...

European Day of Languages activities

European Day of Languages ideas – Classroom activities If you’re looking for European Day of Languages ideas, use this resource to explore and celebrate the multicultural and multilingual nature of Europe… Europe is, and always has been, a truly global continent with an incredible cultural and linguistic diversity. Use this resource from Pearson to explore the huge impact of the Arabic language and […]

Birthday classroom display

Birthday classroom display – Free teacher download A cake-themed classroom birthday display is a delightful and creative way to celebrate students’ birthdays while adding a touch of colour to your classroom. This colorful and visually appealing display is not only exciting for the birthday boy or girl, but also serves as a source of joy and inspiration for the entire class. To […]

Denford

The inside story: Steve Oddy on Denford’s 80 years of engineering Manufacturer, innovator, STEM education supporter – Denford is a company with many stories to tell. Managing Director Steve Oddy takes us through eight decades of history… Denford was originally incorporated in 1944, making next year a real milestone for the company. As we celebrate turning 80, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on where we […]

Editable lesson plan template

Editable lesson plan template – Free teacher printable This editable lesson plan template is suitable for KS1-KS4. Because it’s a Word doc you can add or delete rows as required. Editable lesson plan template This editable lesson plan template has space for you to make notes about ‘prior learning’ and ‘next lesson’. This allows you to build on students’ existing knowledge and seamlessly […]

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Lesson difficulty – Don’t tell students a task will be ‘easy’ You may mean well when saying a task will be 'easy’ – but such words carry weight, and can have unintended consequences, warns Gordon Cairns...

Backward planning sheet

Backward planning – Lesson planning template We always start a journey by identifying the destination first and then planning the best route. Why should planning for learning be any different? It shouldn’t. This lesson plan template helps with backward planning of lessons. Start from the right-hand column – going backwards. Omit the left-hand column if you are using to plan a […]

GL Assessment

New Group Reading Test: “It’s a crucial assessment” GL Assessment’s Georgina Cook explains why the New Group Reading Test should be part of every school’s assessment toolkit What is the New Group Reading Test (NGRT)? NGRT is an adaptive, standardised, termly reading test for children aged six to 16. As a group screener, it helps to identify, track and monitor the reading skills […]

thisislanguage.com

5 reasons to try… thisislanguage.com Unlock the power of authentic language learning with thisislanguage.com 1. Over 10,000 language learning videos Featuring young native speakers, the videos are short and easily digestible for grasping key concepts quickly, rated and clearly marked with difficulty levels, and supported by accompanying interactive exercises. They benefit from straightforward navigation, so you can easily find the […]

Werewolf silhouette in front of full moon

Does a full moon affect children’s behaviour? If you believe your students’ behaviour is worse when there’s a full moon, you’re quite likely to be proved right, warns Gordon Cairns – and that’s just the start of it...

Girl in lab coat, representing interdisciplinary learning

Interdisciplinary learning – Why it’s key to developing tomorrow’s scientists The UK’s science sector needs new recruits, notes John Mendenhall – so how can we persuade our students to step up?

Maths puzzles – 42 summer holiday teasers for KS3/4 42! It's the answer to 'how many days are there in six weeks?' as well as 'Life, the Universe and everything'...

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