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Ofsted inspections – “Being a teacher can feel like being a criminal” Given the humiliation involved in Ofsted’s oversight, it’s hardly surprising that teachers are seeking jobs elsewhere, says Carl Smith...

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Curriculum development – Why schools should teach LGBT+ history Pride reminds us how far we've come with respect to LGBT+ understanding and respect – so why not teach that remarkable history in school?

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Pedagogy – When you teach, are you ‘bothered’? The act of zeroing in on what education is for and who it should serve can be summed up in one handy word, observes Hywel Roberts...

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Edtech – Extend your equipment’s lifespan Al Kingsley offers some tips on how to maximise the useful working life of your laptops and other edtech devices

English-Speaking Union

5 reasons to try… ESU oracy competitions 1. Everyone needs to feel confident expressing themselves Research shows that developing oracy (speaking and listening) skills can support students across the curriculum, and employers increasingly rate communication skills as the trait they most look for in their staff. Developing oracy skills through competition helps students to refine these skills as they receive feedback from […]

OrCam Technologies

OrCam ‘personal AI’ device supports student reading and learning OrCam Technologies, innovator of life-changing, personal ‘AI as a companion’ solutions, has introduced robust new features to the recently launched OrCam Learn, a comprehensive AI-driven study partner. The OrCam Learn empowers students, including those with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD, to effectively read and learn, resulting in enhanced comprehension, reading fluency and overall […]

Renaissance Freckle

Renaissance Freckle and Star Maths: boosting maths outcomes for every pupil Many teachers and schools use and love Renaissance’s Accelerated Reader, but what about Star Maths and Freckle – how can they transform maths assessment and practice and improve pupil outcomes? Frances Kingston explains… 30 Second Briefing Four hundred schools across the UK and Ireland are using Freckle and Star Maths already and finding that using […]

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Teaching resources – 5 tips for creating effective classroom materials Meera Chudasama sets out five steps for ensuring your self-made teaching resources hit the mark…

Schools Consent Project – It’s time for schools to talk frankly about consent We owe it to our students to openly discuss the complexities and sensitivities surrounding matters of consent, says Luke Ramsden

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Maths until 18 – Why force students to study a subject that some simply don’t like? Students should certainly study maths – but not necessarily to the exclusion of other subjects, says John Lawson...

Wicked Active Learning

What your pupils will learn from a trip to see the award-winning ‘Wicked’ With themes of self-esteem, identity, prejudice, fake news, and friendship, the stage musical Wicked, at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, is inspired by L. Frank Baum’s classic story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and has twice been voted ‘Best Theatre Production for Schools’ by teachers at the annual School Travel Awards. The production’s acclaimed cultural learning […]

Denford

5 reasons to try… the Wazer desktop waterjet cutter 1. Cut (almost) any material There’s no other machine that cuts as wide a variety of materials as a waterjet cutter, so the Wazer brings an incredible amount of manufacturing freedom to schools. Capable of cutting everything from stone, glass, plastic, metal, carbon fibre, and composites to softer materials such as rubber and foam, the […]

ViewSonic

ViewSonic showcases cutting-edge EdTech at BETT 2023 The company took centre stage for three days to show educators and integrators alike its latest innovations across in-class, online, and hybrid learning... A leading global provider of visual solutions, ViewSonic, exhibited its cutting-edge EdTech solutions at March’s BETT Show 2023 (British Educational Training and Technology Show) in London. By implementing the Ecosystem as a […]

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English Language – End their GCSE lessons with a bang, not a yawn Banish the rote routines of those final lessons before the GCSE English language paper and liven things up a bit, suggests Jennifer Hampton...

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Learning motivation – Why no student is ‘lazy’ Dr Devon Price tells Gordon Cairns why calling students ‘lazy’ isn’t just inaccurate, but likely to make motivation issues even worse...

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Geopolitics – How physical landscapes affect statecraft Tim Marshall considers how physical geography shapes countries' actions – and thus the stories we’ll be learning about decades hence...

End of year bingo card

Start or end of year bingo – Free download for schools Start or end of year bingo is a fun way to celebrate either the start or end of the academic year at your school. This activity provides an opportunity for both you and your pupils to unwind, relax and have some fun. After all, if you’re using this as an end of term activity, you’ve […]

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Classroom environments – Shape your learning space like a conductor If we want to see genuine engagement and learning taking place in the classroom, let’s start by reshaping the space itself, says Ed Carlin…

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Professional development – When should ECTs start thinking about CPD? Genevieve Bent considers the point at which ECTs should start specialising in the professional areas that interest them the most

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Leadership – How to support junior colleagues amid choppy waters Neil Jurd OBE offers his thoughts on how school leaders can remain calm and empathetic towards their junior colleagues when under intense pressure

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