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Year 2

Classroom contract – free template download Use this free template to create a classroom contract between teacher and TA

Excited teenage girl carrying a suitcase, ahead of going on an international school trip

MFL trips abroad – How to expand your students’ learning horizons Sylvia Holland talks us through the ways in which schools can facilitate unforgettable, learning-rich international trips for their students

Unmet needs – are we just excusing bad behaviour? Getting kicked out of school was the wakeup call I needed. Now I’m a teacher and it’s got me questioning our view of ‘unmet needs’...

Teacher dress code – advice from a deputy head Ben Connor on dress codes for teachers, and why wearing trainers to work isn’t a hill worth dying on...

Primary history curriculum – how to build learning year-on-year Connect past, present and future, and help pupils build on history learning throughout primary school

Five Minute Box

Review – Ten Minute Box A little suitcase that packs a punch for bite-size but effective literacy learning… If you are looking for a systematic and individualised intervention programme for maximising learning potential that can be used alongside any phonics scheme, then Ten Minute Box offers a structured and cumulative curriculum with multisensory support second to none. This adaptable and […]

School child practising handwriting

Collins

Review – Collins Happy Handwriting Help children master this essential skill, with all the resources you need ready-made… The digitally-savvy are always having a swipe at handwriting, bemoaning it as a redundant language skill. But it is still hugely relevant, and learning to write the specific English orthographic patterns plays a critical role in composition and the generation of creative […]

Classroom contract – how to write one and make it work Make your classroom run like a well-oiled machine using classroom contracts to structure who does what, and when...

Real wellbeing allows for a creative curriculum and empathetic children at this school An understanding of the natural world and exposure to culture are top priorities for Glade Primary

Scarlett Fife books by Maz Evans

Hachette Children’s Group

Free Scarlett Fife learning resources for KS1-2 Help teach KS1 and 2 about coping with big feelings such as anger and worries in an entertaining and accessible way with these free learning resources for the Scarlett Fife series. The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife and The Wobbly Life of Scarlett Fife are the new books in the hilarious series about handling BIG […]

Scarlett Fife teaching resources

Free Scarlett Fife learning resources for KS1-2 Help teach KS1 and 2 about coping with big feelings such as anger and worries in an entertaining and accessible way with these free learning resources for the Scarlett Fife series. The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife and The Wobbly Life of Scarlett Fife are the new books in the hilarious series about handling BIG […]

School pupil using Maths-Whizz on laptop

Addressing lost learning with Maths-Whizz Headteacher Stella Formosa explains why we must focus on crucial knowledge in order to address lost learning… Expert profile Name: Stella Formosa Job title: Headteacher, Chesterton Primary Area of expertise: Organisation and developing staff to build a team of experts that deliver crucial knowledge and prioritise learning effectively Best part of my job: Seeing children […]

Art in primary schools – separating myths from truths Misconceptions about art are rife in primary education, so Sophie Merrill sorts out the facts from the fiction...

Primary resources from CGP+

CGP Books

CGP+ has thousands of super primary resources – from the UK’s number one! Introducing CGP+ from the UK’s number one educational publisher For over 25 years, CGP Books has helped millions of students succeed in school, and teachers have trusted them to cover the curriculum perfectly. Their range now includes over 1000 bestselling products, and in 2022 they launched CGP+… CGP+ has thousands of online teaching resources for […]

SEND review green paper – an explainer How will the government’s enquiry into special educational needs and disabilities really affect primary schools?

Class of children holding tablets, using Discovery Education Espresso

Discovery Education

Why I love… the updated Discovery Education Espresso platform Nicole McLean, Y6 teacher, explains how the updated Discovery Education Espresso platform provides exciting digital content, time-saving resources and useful tools… How are you finding the changes to the Espresso platform? The content is now displayed very clearly and it’s easy for teachers and pupils to navigate. The new search function is simple to use and […]

Father's Day colouring sheet

Father’s Day colouring – Free printable bookmarks Father’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate and appreciate all the wonderful things that our fathers do for us. Many schools encourage children to participate in activities to make their fathers feel special on this day. An easy and cheap way to mark the day is to colour in bookmarks with our free printable […]

Discovery Education

Why I Love… Discovery Education Health and Relationships Sarah Anyan, class teacher and PSHE subject leader, shares why Discovery Education Health and Relationships is her go-to-resource for primary RSHE About me Name: Sarah AnyanJob role: Year 4 teacher and PSHE subject leaderSchool: Iveson Primary in Leeds How did you discover the programme? When the new RSHE curriculum was launched, we started looking for […]

Chris Haughton – ‘There’s more to picturebooks than you might think’ Although they’re light on text, reading between the lines of picturebooks is one of the best introductions to critical thinking for pupils...

Ultimate Activity Camps

An easy way for teaching staff to earn extra money in the holidays For teaching staff the school holidays are a very welcome and needed break after a busy term of teaching, class preparations and pastoral care for the children they teach. With several weeks break in the summer, once the oh-so-necessary relaxation, recovery and holiday trip has been enjoyed, and updating lesson plans ticked off the list… […]

Poetry in primary schools – how to build an effective curriculum I’m starting with a confession: I’ve been meaning to write this piece for more than two terms...

KS2 reading books – Make your own Wanderer Without a single word, The Wanderer by Peter Van Den Ende uses art to tell an incredible story; following the journey of a little paper boat through a succession of strange, wonderful – and occasionally frightening – scenes. Dreamlike (perhaps nightmarish in places) and haunting, this book – which won the KS1 category of the […]

Staff wellbeing ideas teachers – Why I cancelled a staff meeting The reality of true wellbeing is that it's different for all of us, says Vicki Manning...

Children’s nature books – stories to inspire resilience and hope Tales of the great outdoors and all it has to offer can help pupils understand their own journeys of growth, says Polly Ho-Yen...

Strategies for improving writing in primary schools Unleash pupils’ potential through the mighty morphin' power of language and get a class full of confident writers, says Kelly Ashley

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