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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...

HUE activity guides Download four HUE activity guides, each containing everything you need to set up and manage a stop motion animation project, either in the classroom or at an after-school club. The activity guides aim to explain key ideas in a way that children can understand and, in turn, communicate to others. The downloads include: Optional activities […]

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.

Assessment in primary schools – how to write the perfect policy Avoid creating an impenetrable document, focus on simple explanations and use actionable examples, and you won’t go far wrong, says Joshua Perry

Learning resources – 40+ ways to help pupils succeed this year Whether you're looking for primary resources, school supplies, educational toys or teacher resources, this bumper round-up of innovative products and services will help you save time and boost learning...

Simon & Schuster

Using the Grimwood series in the classroom with Y2-4 Grimwood is a forest far, far, faaaaar away. It’s full of trees and sky and mud and stones. It smells weird and there’s loads of litter and old shopping trolleys. But it’s also FUN and GREAT and it’s where scruffy fox cub siblings from the Big City, Ted and Nancy, have made their home with […]

Brain breaks – how to make them work for all pupils Integrating pauses into your teaching turns on the ignition for cognition, argues Liz Hawker – and not just for children with SEND

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Music assessment KS1 & KS2 – the what, why and how Record plenty of videos and focus on skills to make sure your practical assessment is up to snuff, says Dr Liz Stafford

Teach Primary Book Awards – 2022 finalists announced Explore the amazing books on our 2022 shortlists for Early Years, KS1, KS2 and non-fiction...

Assessment for learning PDF

Assessment for learning PDF – Reflection sheet for schools Use this activity and reflection sheet to help structure how you can implement the principles of assessment for learning in your classroom

Reading Solutions UK

Reading Plus – Develop Y6 pupils’ fluency and comprehension Do you have concerns about pupils reading in Y6? Are you worried your pupils don’t have the reading speed and stamina to access the curriculum effectively? Built on decades of foundational research in silent reading development, vocabulary improvement through contextual analysis, decoding practice, reading stamina, efficiency development, and comprehension improvement, Reading Plus supports pupils by […]

Literacy Tree

The Literary Curriculum – Teach English with high-quality texts If you’re looking for a cohesive and coherent primary English curriculum then look no further! The Literary Curriculum is an immersive, book-based platform that is designed to engage and motivate writers whilst ensuring all National Curriculum skills and objectives are carefully sequenced. Complete book-based approach to primary school English Now used by over 40,000 teachers, […]

Smilite Limited

This Is Me – Language books for under-7s with free online audio The THIS IS ME series and online support provide carefully paced language acquisition experience. Child-centred spreads, with Evgenia Malina’s wonderful illustrations, bring that experience alive. So far, books for English-French and English-Chinese are available. THIS IS ME books do not tell a single, linear story. A glance around what’s available on the market shows that […]

Plazoom

Plazoom Real Grammar – Teach grammar right, from Y1-6 Real Grammar provides everything needed to teach and embed all objectives from the grammar curriculum for Years 1–6. Created by experts, these powerful resources will save you time, ensure consistently excellent grammar teaching and learning, and improve outcomes for all pupils. Grammar is ‘real’ when children can apply it in their own writing. This means […]

Kids Active Theatre

From stage to screen with Kids Active Theatre Company Let’s start the conversation Kids Active Theatre Company produces factual plays that focus on social issues such as illness, bullying, and racism that are aimed at children and young adults to get discussions started. Through visual arts we can reach out to young minds and help process thoughts and insecurities. Mental health support at a […]

Tapestry

Tapestry online learning journal Tapestry is an easy-to-use, secure online learning journal helping staff and families celebrate and support their children’s learning from Early Years to Year 6, in mainstream and specialist provision. Reduce workload, develop your setting and school’s provision, and enhance engagement all round. Engagement with parents and carers Collaborate with families in an equal partnership to […]

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