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Music National Curriculum – three key takeaways from Ofsted’s review Music may be undervalued, but its lessons can be beneficial across every subject, says Ben Connor...

Independent learning – what should education look like in a modern world? When it comes to intellectual and emotional development in EYFS and KS1, can we have our cake and eat it, too, asks Elizabeth Powell...

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Classroom behaviour – Why banning ‘fidget toys’ can do more harm than good Debby Elley explains why classroom bans on fidget items can sometimes prevent students from making important progress

Teach Primary Book Awards winners

Teach Primary Book Awards winners – 2015 to 2022 round-up A glorious celebration of the very best the world of children’s writing has to offer...

GL Assessment

4 reasons to try… the WellComm Primary Speech and Language Toolkit Practical help to identify speech and language difficulties in primary-aged children, and support better learning outcomes… 1. Quick & simple set-up No specialist knowledge or expertise is required to use the WellComm Toolkit – the easy-to-use reporting system is there to help everyone from teachers, SENCOs, speech and language therapists and teaching assistants. The aim […]

Tapestry

5 reasons to try… Tapestry Online Learning Journal 30 Second Briefing Tapestry is an easy-to-use online learning journal helping staff and families celebrate and support their children’s learning from Early Years to Key Stages 1/2, in mainstream and specialist provision. Subscriptions include a wide variety of features designed to reduce workload, assist with provision development, and build meaningful relationships with families. 1. Demonstrating […]

Maths For Life

5 reasons to try… Maths For Life 1. Inclusive maths It helps students with learning difficulties develop the essential maths they need for life; improving their self-esteem, encouraging independence, and increasing their future potential. “I work in a special school for children aged 4–19 and we are integrating it into our primary curriculum. We absolutely love Maths For Life.” “It’s so refreshing […]

Joseph Coelho – the award-winning poet on the power of poetry to change lives “When I was a child, poetry was confined to the page, but as an adult, I’ve realised it’s that and so much more”

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Commas to avoid ambiguity – 6 of the best KS2 worksheets, games and lesson plans Punctuation is a serious business; but these resources come with a side-order of humour to help pupils write with clarity

Story mountain template

Story mountain template – Free worksheet for creative writing Story structure and plot If you’re looking for teaching resources that will help children with their story planning, this handy story mountain template is just the ticket. Read more about the story mountain method of story planning, then use this practical story planning resource to help pupils map out their plot arc. Story mountain template […]

School leadership – how I discovered I already had the skills I needed How I found that the skills I was looking for were in me all along – I just needed to recontextualise them...

Katya Balen – the Yoto Carnegie winner on the stories we tell ourselves The narratives we construct about ourselves and others inform how we move through the world. The same is true of our pupils...

Making a difference in schools – a five-part framework for success ‘Having an impact’ might seem like a nebulous concept, but by following these five steps, you can really make a difference to your pupils

Win three class packs from STABILO STABILO is offering you the chance to win three class packs worth over £400, including 36 STABILO EASYoriginal handwriting pens, 48 STABILO EASYgraph handwriting pencils and 144 STABILO power colouring felt pens. STABILO EASYoriginal is the first ergonomic rollerball specially designed for left or right handers. The grip promotes the dynamic tripod grip and the […]

Menopause – why it’s time we talk about it in education 'I thought 'The Change' was the stuff of legends, something that happens to other people... how wrong I was,’ says Maria Richards

National College of Education

Three challenges schools face this year – and how you can overcome them You don’t have to look too far to see concerns about a recruitment and retention strategy in the school system today. We’ve recruited 7,000 fewer trainee teachers than the target the DfE set earlier this year and job vacancies on key sites like ETeach and the DfE’s free site have skyrocketed as schools struggle to […]

Behaviour management – how to make sure your teacher training has impact When it comes to behaviour CPD, the odd INSET workshop just won’t cut it, says Sam Strickland. Here’s what to do instead...

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Post-COVID school visits – What teachers may have forgotten about field trips Daniel Harvey presents a refresher for teachers keen to organise their next school trip – because for most, it’ll have been quite a while since the last one...

Discovery Education

Why I love… Discovery Education Espresso Haneen Al Jaaf, English and reading coordinator at The King Fahad Academy in London explains how Discovery Education Espresso brings literacy lessons to life and saves teachers time… How do you use Espresso? Discovery Education Espresso supports my teaching in every subject, but especially English. The digital content is appealing for children because it’s so […]

Leadership skills – what you can learn from my SLT journey If you want to succeed as a leader, leave the Trunchbull at home and be open to new ideas, says Charlotte Rowley...

Engaging in the scientific method helps these pupils build confidence and grow into responsible stewards of the world At St Bartholomew's, the idea that children are the future is more than just a cliche, finds Charley Rogers...

Oddizzi

Review – 2041 School resource pack The mission of Oddizzi is to put ‘geography back on the map’ in schools and bring the world to life and it does this with flair. One of the many fantastic resources it has on offer is devoted to the fragile continent of rock and snow, Antarctica. There’s a good reason why Oddizzi has produced these […]

Teaching assistant – we need a clear career structure for TAs, now Historically, the role has been shrouded in uncertainty. Now, more than ever, we need support for training and guidance says Sara Alston...

Creative writing prompts worksheets

Creative writing prompts – 5 worksheets plus word mats for KS1 and KS2 pupils Want to fit more creative writing into your school timetable but not sure where to start? These fun writing prompts take just ten minutes and are perfect for slotting in to small gaps in your day. They’ll get children’s creative juices flowing and hopefully improve their writing skills too. This download contains five creative writing […]

Festival of Inclusive Education Texthelp’s annual Festival of Inclusive Education is back! This is a free PD event designed to celebrate all things inclusive education. Enjoy a full day of talks, panel discussions and expert Q&As. You’ll leave with all the tools and skills you need to bring teaching and learning to life for all.

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