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How to lift poems off the page Poetry should be celebrated in every classroom, says Charlotte Hacking – so here are some ideas to help you get started...

Jonny Duddle – What becoming a published author taught me about resilience He always knew he wanted to write children’s books – but getting published meant Jonny Duddle learned a thing or two about perseverance...

10 ways to improve children’s vocabulary at your school An unwavering focus on vocabulary has allowed our pupils to soar, says Christabel Shepherd...

This low-stakes grammar game helps children build better sentences Christine Chen and Lindsay Pickton explain how this low-stakes analogue grammar game can sharpens pupils’ minds and leads to greater engagement...

Why the Bible can be a valuable source of inspiration for literacy teaching The Bible can represent a valuable source of inspiration for literacy teaching, says Andrew Prichard – especially if we take time to consider the whole story...

Emily Gravett – “Give children the freedom to write and draw” Giving children the freedom to create without judgement can unlock incredible creativity, says Emily Gravett...

The benefits of inclusive school trips Multisensory learning outside the classroom can do much to enhance children’s engagement, says Neil Mears – particularly when they have additional needs...

What it will take to improve standards of SEND training It’s somehow undervalued, oversubscribed, inconsistent and demanded by everyone – Karen Wespieser asks what it will take to improve standards of SEND teacher training...

How to engage pupils With Oppositional Defiant Disorder Fintan O’Regan outlines how schools should look to navigate the challenges presented by pupils with oppositional defiant disorder...

Special school closeup – “If they’re happy, they’ll learn” Callum Fauser finds out how staff at Market Field School aren’t afraid to think big when it comes to improving SEND provision and overturning preconceptions...

How to show the progress of pupils with autism Suzanne Farrell makes the case for why schools need a progression framework for young people on the autism spectrum...

Lost Voice Guy – “We got up to our fair share of mischief” For stand-up comedian and Britain’s Got Talent winner Lee Ridley, AKA Lost Voice Guy, ‘slacking off’ academically was never an option. But there was still time for hijinks…

What to do if one of your pupils has an epileptic seizure If a pupil were to have an epileptic seizure in your classroom, would you know what to do? Louise Cousins offers some advice...

Non-fiction writing templates – 8 of the best worksheets for KS1 and KS2 English Give primary children a good guide to writing with these worksheets and templates for book reviews, newspaper articles, non-chronological reports and more...

Formal assessment – Make yours efficient and meaningful for the new Education Inspection Framework Deliver a mastery curriculum built on solid foundations and make formative assessment efficient and meaningful, says Stephan Nicholls...

What can poetry really say to your students? We asked three contemporary poets – Matt Abbott, Steven Camden and Dean Atta – to share how their work speaks to today’s young people...

Dermot O’Leary – “If I’m honest I think I enjoyed school too much” Presenter and author Dermot O’Leary wishes he’d studied harder but he still managed to discover a passion for the written word...

Problem solving lesson plan

Problem solving lesson plan – Help autistic children tackle problem-solving tasks Help your autistic pupils tackle problem solving tasks in maths and science more effectively with these suggestions from Lynn McCann… It’s a myth that autistic people do not have imagination. The children we work with are just as interested and curious about the world as anyone, but this may be in seen in very specific […]

3 keys to meaningful assessment Don’t just go through the motions or lose the impact and importance of the exercise. Instead, start here, says Laura Lodge...

3 things teachers think about classrooms A room of one’s own? Not for most secondary teachers, says Laura McInerney...

KS2 Art & Design, Geography and History Lesson Plan – Make Art from Recycled Materials to Boost Historical Knowledge The colourful animals portrayed in the works of Franz Marc are as modern today as they were over 100 years ago when he created them. Marc’s aim was to attribute physical and emotional characteristics to the colours he chose. Pupils will consider Marc’s expressionist style and understand how, by copying the work of other artists, […]

Getting tough on pupil behaviour won’t work We don’t need a crack down or reasonable force – nurturing relationship policies and a therapeutic approach will get better results, says Jules Daulby...

Rising Stars

5 Reasons to Try SNAP-Behaviour Dr Rob Long considers how this assessment and reporting tool can help support your school’s behaviour strategies… SNAP-B is an online diagnostic assessment that profiles 17 social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBDs), which without identification may limit a pupil’s potential to learn. Focusing on a pupil’s strengths, as well as weaknesses, SNAP-B offers a rounded […]

Are we Leaving it Too Late for Teachers’ Mental Health? Proper support for teachers' mental wellbeing must begin in the training year, argues Emma Hollis...

Ally Pally ‘Let your Imagination Fly’ Resource Pack for KS2 STEM This resource pack will introduce some key moments in the history of Alexandra Palace and define what makes it ‘the People’s Palace’, as well as go through the three activities focusing on the Great Hall, Alexandra Park and the London skyline to inspire children to come up with invention ideas and enter the Ally Pally […]

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