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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...

Explanation text examples for KS2

Explanation text examples – Water cycle for KS2 Use this example from education consultant Aidan Severs to help teach your class the features of an explanation text, and how to write one of their own

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[...]

School child practising handwriting

Collins

Review – Collins Happy Handwriting Request a free evaluation pack 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[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

Books for topics KS2 – The Uprising Make friends with Carrot the Parrot and the Santander children as they explore the distant city of Crucxia in this gripping middle-grade tale from Eirlys Hunter

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...

RE lesson plan KS2 – Noah and Nuh Events in the Bible and Quran can show children how different religions can share a similar worldview

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[...]

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... About MeNicole McLean Year 6 teacher, Fraserburgh South Park Primary School, Aberdeenshire Favourite featureEverything’s in one[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 – The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke discussion notes and activity ideas The Life and Time of Lonny Quicke by Kirsty Applebaum is a captivating story based on a fascinating premise: what if someone had the power to extend the lives of others - but only at[...]

Rosa Parks activities KS2 – educator guide Packed with information and insight, It's Her Story: Rosa Parks by Lauren Burke is a short but comprehensive graphic novel about Rosa Parks’ life – and runner-up in the non-fiction category of the Teach Primary[...]

Painting of a hotdog with mustard on top

Build confidence in writing – ideas for KS2 Children’s writing stamina is one of the areas most impacted by the pandemic according to Ofsted, and this finding rings true for many of the teachers and school leaders I talk to...

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