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P4C – how to use philosophy for curriculum design Disconnected topics getting you down? Try these planning ideas for a more cohesive approach

Primary school PE – Six ways to shake up your lessons Tie in everything from literacy to citizenship, get kids moving, and enjoy your teaching

Teacher retention – why I left the best job in the world Simeon Crowther explains the journey he took to leave his classroom behind after 13 years

Thorpe Park

“We take the hassle away” Alice Raines from Thorpe Park explains how to get the perfect blend of learning and thrill-seeking… What lessons can I create pre- and post-trip? The science and maths behind rollercoasters is a great place to start. Designing, building and maintaining our rides could be a whole module in itself. Check out our website for an […]

How to reflect positively on your teaching Stuck on the hamster wheel? Perspective and acceptance are the keys to improving your practice and your wellbeing...

National Express Transport Solutions

Coach hire – What primary teachers need to know Some of my fondest and most vivid memories of primary school are the school trips we were taken on. I remember getting excited about them for what felt like months. Still now I remember them, although what I recall most clearly is getting there on a coach or minibus Now that I’m a teacher and […]

LEGO Education

Introducing LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential for primary LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential is a new primary school STEAM solution...

ECT teaching – how the framework is creating disillusioned educators Staff wellbeing is just as important as that of pupils, and especially as trainees, we need more support, says Lily Norris

VEX Robotics

Robotics in education – from EYFS right through to university How to use robotics to develop computational thinking, creativity, teamwork, leadership and more...

Cancer Research UK – Race for Life

Primary schools – join Race for Life Schools 2022 Join thousands of pupils across the country supporting Cancer Research UK and hold your own Race for Life. Today, thanks to research, one in two people survive their cancer for ten years or more. But we still have a long way to go. Our ambition is to accelerate progress and see three in four people […]

Five Minute Box

How to use Ten Minute Box interventions to support your pupils Five Minute Box targeted interventions are designed to support those children who need it most and help identify potential traits of dyslexia or dyscalculia early on. Established over 15 years ago and regularly updated, Five Minute Box interventions are used widely in primary, secondary and special education sectors. Here, Fiona Gold, director of Five Minute […]

Jigsaw

Review – Jigsaw 3–11 Fifty per cent of mental health problems are established by the age of 14, which is why early intervention matters and primary schools play such a vital role in providing high-quality PSHE lessons. But PSHE provision in schools varies enormously and there can be a scattergun approach to resourcing it, which is why opting for […]

Teacher recruitment – how to choose the right school for you Job hunting is an undertaking for any teacher, so what are the most important considerations?

How to use a TA effectively in the classroom Teaching assistants – beloved by teachers, essential in schools. But where, when and how should they be working with pupils?

Six ways to give meaningful feedback Providing comments in a positive, encouraging way that helps pupils to develop in their learning journey is always time well spent, says Jack Dabell...

FFT

Review – Tutoring with the Lightning Squad After the events of the last two years, there is plenty of catching-up to do – especially in reading among vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils. Educational research shows the most effective solution for struggling readers is tutoring, either one-to-one or in small groups. One way to address this is via a highly motivating, peer-supported, interactive multimedia […]

Early Years maths – make your own subitising soup! Spark mathematical thinking outdoors with this messy recipe

DT projects KS2

DT projects KS2 – How to make pop up books This medium-term DT projects KS2 plan is ideal for use with any year group from Y2 to Y6. It explores three of the most common pop-up designs, and how to make them. These are: Depending on the age and ability of the children, the plan can be extended by creating a more elaborate pop-up design […]

Respect and responsibility supports excellent behaviour (and no marking) at this school Pupils are actively encouraged to understand their own rights as humans and citizens at the South London primary...

Juniper Education

Review – Sonar Tracker It’s a bit weird, when you think about it. It’s been twenty years since the policy of Laptops for Teachers was introduced, bringing the promise of saving time and improving efficiency. Fast-forward to today, and what remains a prime cause of teacher dissatisfaction? That’s right, workload. Somehow, technology helped to generate even more work than it saved. […]

Books for topics – explore anxiety and wellbeing with KS1 Explore overcoming negative emotion and feelings with this bright and uplifting picturebook by Michelle Robinson and Tom Knight. If you’d like a fun-filled way to grab children’s attention and fire thoughtful discussions about emotional wellbeing, then Jelly’s story will give you a head start. A madcap food-themed premise sets the scene for a rhyming rollercoaster […]

Marking policy – excessive rules and demands are nonsense Good feedback does not require three highlighters, two stamps, and a sheet of stickers...

Reading for pleasure – how to engage reluctant girls We need to be mindful of not letting this significant group slip through the net...

Whizz Education

Why I Love… Maths-Whizz Virtual Tutor Ben Slack, education success partner at Whizz Education, talks about the award-winning virtual tutor Maths-Whizz About me Name: Ben Slack Job role: Education success partner at Whizz and former teacher Favourite feature: The adaptability features, allowing each child to have a personalised learning pathway How did you hear about it? I used Whizz Education’s virtual […]

Childcare & Education Expo

The home for early years and primary education inspiration returns The Childcare & Education Expo is finally returning to the capital on the 4-5 March 2022 and is being held at Olympia London. After a two-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic, the team behind this fantastic event for the early years and primary education sectors promise that the show will be worth the wait. […]

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