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On the Anniversary of September 11 What can we Teach our Children? In these days of Trump, fake news and flat Earthers, we need to take the time to allow our children to understand the context of this day, says Edd Williams...

3 Key Factors that Need to Take Place for the Ed-Tech Revolution in Schools to Succeed Ed-tech has the power to make learning fun and reach all young people, says Jamie Bell...

Why smartphones are a really useful tool in the maths classroom Blanket bans on mobiles might seem like sense, but certain subjects will miss out on the many modern advantages they offer, says Tom Button...

Analysing the Effects of Language Activity for KS4 English How to write an answer commenting on the effects of language used in a passage. This is aimed at students writing the CIE IGCSE First Language English exam, specifically Paper 2 Question 2. Soh Nee Chong is an English and literature teacher and a techie in training. You can find more of her resources on […]

An Inspector Calls Context and Setting Analysis for KS4 English A lesson covering the context of when the play was written and set. Differentiated resources throughout linked to AQA AOs. Matthew Know is lead practitioner of English currently working in Yorkshire area. Most of his resources concentrate on the teaching of English language skills in relation to the new AQA specification. You can find his […]

Susan Boyle on Britain’s Got Talent GCSE English Language Reading Exam Skills Activity This lesson was created to help revise for ‘attitude’ questions for WJEC English Language reading paper. Krista Carson is a secondary school English teacher, research lead and Cambridge MEd grad. You can find her resources on her TES page Krista Carson’s Shop. Check out her blog at reflectiveramblingsofmisscarson.blogspot.com and follow her on Twitter at @reflectiverambl. Download our AQA English Language […]

Reading Analysis ‘Unstuck’ Guides for KS3 and KS4 English Differentiated for more- or less-able students. Comparison stem sentences in addition. Kat Howard is an English teacher and an East Mids Representive for @maternitycpd (#mtptproject). She is also the founder of LitDrive.org.uk (@LitdriveUK) which helps English teachers connect and share resources. You can also find her resources on her TES page KatOfHoward. Check out her […]

Analysing Narrative Structure in Novels and Film for KS4 English This is a fully differentiated and resourced lesson that focuses on the opening and closing of narrative pieces, analyses the use of a cyclical structure in a text and asks students to evaluate a text or film they are familiar with. You can find more resources from Lead Practitioner on his website at englishgcse.co.uk and […]

Academic Qualifications aren’t Students’ Only Route to Successful Careers There are many paths that lead young people to a successful and filling life, says Edd Williams – and great careers advice should take that into account...

Why teachers should never assume knowledge in their students – and how to avoid doing so Making assumptions about what students know can be dangerous, warns Douglas Wise – especially when we don’t even realise we’re doing it...

Tom Bennett behaviour poster

Tom Bennett behaviour – Creating a Culture summary poster Good behaviour is fundamental to all educational objectives, but too often teachers lack a structured approach to optimising behaviour. This Tom Bennett behaviour poster is a short summary of his Creating a Culture: How School Leaders Can Optimise Behaviour report. The poster summarises some of the best behaviour management strategies teachers and leaders need to […]

Why Teachers Should Know the History of Education Understanding how schools developed in the past can help us make good decisions about how they should look now and in the future, argues Harley Richardson...

Unseen Poetry Scheme of Work for GCSE/KS4 English This is a unit of work for WJEC unseen poetry, which is fully resourced. Kat Howard is an English teacher and an East Mids Representive for @maternitycpd (#mtptproject). She is also the founder of LitDrive.org.uk (@LitdriveUK) which helps English teachers connect and share resources. You can also find her resources on her TES page KatOfHoward. […]

Unseen Poetry Comparison Activity for KS3 and KS4 English This is ideal for preparing KS4 for unseen poetry, or revising the skills required. Kat Howard is an English teacher and an East Mids Representive for @maternitycpd (#mtptproject). She is also the founder of LitDrive.org.uk (@LitdriveUK) which helps English teachers connect and share resources. You can also find her resources on her TES page KatOfHoward. […]

Conflict / War Poetry Scheme of Work for KS4 English A large resource containing a scheme of work for conflict / war poetry. It has PowerPoint lesson presentations and student activities, and includes a reading assessment and creative assessment. Krista Carson is a secondary school English teacher, research lead and Cambridge MEd grad. You can find her resources on her TES page Krista Carson’s Shop. […]

Unseen poetry – Mock GCSE lesson plan

Unseen poetry – Mock GCSE lesson plan This fully differentiated lesson looks at Paper 2-style AQA GCSE English Literature unseen poetry questions for ‘Autumn’ by Alan Bold and ‘Today’ by Billy Collins. It reviews the presentation of autumn and spring in both poems, as well as their use of language and structure. Students then review their own answers and self-assess each other’s […]

Headteacher bullying staff – It happened to me for years My manager created a toxic culture in my school, but I was determined not to be pushed out...

Engino Education

STEM Education for all Age Groups – The Engino Education Classroom Solution Children learn by playing and educational toys encourage the development of essential skills like creativity, thinking outside the box, and problem-solving. The solution offered by Engino Education are these must-have educational tools that are developed to encourage STEM learning in every age step. Like it or not, times have changed, and children are now familiar […]

Change Students’ Behaviour by Changing the Social Norms of your Classroom Not happy with the prevailing culture in your classroom? With a little understanding about how normative messages work, you can start to change your students’ attitudes, says David Didau...

The Best Advice for the New School Year is to Trust Your Own Teaching However well-meaning tips and tricks for the new term may be, only you know your particular style and circumstances, says Laura Baxter...

Accountability – What if we Can’t Actually Measure Pupil Progress? Schools are now held accountable for how much progress their students make – but what if that’s something we can’t actually measure, asks Professor Becky Allen...

‘‘I played hooky for years’’ – Sandi Toksvig on What She Learnt at School Multi-talented writer and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig on why she was more likely to be found at home reading the Times than in a classroom...

How Author Jon Mayhew Used Comics to Build up his Reading Stamina as a Child “Wimpy Kid is fine as long as you’re trying a bit of Michael Morpurgo too”

Secondary school icebreaker activities – 13 easy back to school ideas This PowerPoint from Kat Howard features a range of back to school activities that will put students at ease and help you to get to know them better. The ideas included are: Alliteration game Noun game Alphabet of likes/dislikes This belongs to… game Midas machine Gingerbread rows Meet my mate partners game Wow your word […]

How Teachers Can Find Balance on the Summer Holiday Emotional See-Saw The mix of anxiety and excitement has me feeling that I want to be at work, while also wishing the holidays would last forever, says Vicki Vincent...

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