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6 ways to teach with Smarties across the primary curriculum These colourful treats can take on a multitude of roles across a number of subjects, says Samantha DaCosta...

How to Turn Primary Pupils into Budding Archaeologists If children think your little part of the world has no archaeological significance, just remember that Richard III was found under a car park in Leicester, says Bev Forrest...

Circulatory System Resources for Key Stage 1 and 2 Science This massive selection of primary biology resources from Curiscope includes PowerPoints and PDFs covering: Lesson plan Quiz Challenge questions Transit time worksheet Puzzle worksheet Labelling activity sheet Learning chart Bingo activity Memory game Enzyme summary You can also download Word doc versions of the PDFs here and get other great Curiscope resources on the skeletal […]

Skeletal System Resources for Key Stage 1 and 2 Science This massive selection of primary biology resources from Curiscope includes PowerPoints and PDFs covering: Lesson plan Quiz Challenge questions Transit time worksheet Puzzle worksheet Labelling activity sheet Learning chart Bingo activity Memory game Enzyme summary You can also download Word doc versions of the PDFs here and get other great Curiscope resources on the circulatory […]

Digestive System Resources for Key Stage 1 and 2 Science This massive selection of primary biology resources from Curiscope includes PowerPoints and PDFs covering: Lesson plan Quiz Challenge questions Transit time worksheet Puzzle worksheet Labelling activity sheet Learning chart Bingo activity Memory game Enzyme summary You can also download Word doc versions of the PDFs here and get other great Curiscope resources on the circulatory and skeletal systems […]

Giving to Help Others Blood and Stem Cell Donation Assembly PowerPoint Team Margot and NHS Blood and Transplant have made this video explaining ways how you, your friends and families can give to help others. This resource is a free assembly PowerPoint presentation about blood and stem cell donation to use alongside the animation to teach your pupils about giving to help others. It also includes […]

Why I Quit my Headship and Moved to Supply Teaching After almost a decade of leading a school, I’ve gone back to the classroom – and reader, I adore it, says Zak Willis...

Are Targets Setting High Standards or Limiting Students’ Learning? Telling young people where they should be at the end of any educational journey is a sure-fire way to put a ceiling on their learning, argues Alex Standish...

8 New Year’s Resolutions Teachers Should Never Make It’s the start of a new year so you’re probably considering your goals. Here’s what not to promise yourself, says Laura George...

Poor student behaviour is forcing teachers out of the profession ‘Low level disruption’ is no trivial matter, argues Joanna Williams - and it’s time schools woke up to the need for a better managed approach to discipline

Build Your Wellbeing Culture – Staff Development Checklist for Primary SLT The Wellbeing Accelerator for Schools presents a 9-point to-do list for improving staff recruitment, retention, motivation and results, while reducing staff absences and costs. For further information, visit wellbeingaccelerator.co.uk or follow @SWAccelerator

8 Lessons the All Blacks can Teach Us About Raising School Expectations Bring the New Zealand rugby team's ethos into your school and raise expectations for pupils and staff, says Leah Wright...

3 fun science experiments to do at home for KS1 and 2 This PDF from Fun Science that are easy to do in school or at home. They are: Blowing up a balloon with science Elephant’s toothpaste Bubble snakes Fun Science specialises in providing science edu-tainment to children aged 4-11 in locations across the UK. Its aim is to foster within children a lifelong passion for learning […]

How to teach forces with confidence in primary science It can seem hard to know where to start with these mysterious invisible concepts, but Beth Budden is here to help...

Volume and capacity – How to cover them in primary maths without resorting to pouring and filling Finding new and interesting ways to cover the same old maths topics can be a challenge, but here Mike Askew has some ideas for you to pump up the volume...

Surrey Square Primary – Meet the staff going the extra mile for their community Supporting parents makes children's lives easier, says Surrey Square Primary headteacher Nicola Noble...

How to promote curiosity in your science classroom “Develop a ‘wonder wall’ about your next science topic before you begin your planning for it,” says Kenna Worthington...

Trainee Teachers Need to be Able to Learn Through Failure As mentors, it’s vital that we maintain standards while also giving trainees the opportunity to learn through failure, says John Coxhead...

Christmas images for descriptive writing

Christmas images for descriptive writing – KS1/2 PowerPoint This PowerPoint file features 18 Christmas images for descriptive writing. Use it to stimulate creativity and enhance descriptive writing skills among your students… The PowerPoint provides a visually stunning array of Christmas-themed images, ranging from snowy landscapes to festive decorations. These captivating visuals serve as a wellspring of inspiration for pupils. They’ll spark their imagination […]

Provision Map

Review – Provision Map A powerful web based information management tool designed for superhero SENCOs At a glance Who has it toughest in a school? The secretary? Caretaker? TA? EYFS teacher? Head? Well, every role in education has its own unique demands, but there is one that definitely has ‘challenge’ written into the job description: that of SENCO. This […]

Santa letter template

Santa letter template – Printable worksheet for KS1/2 Christmas is a magical time for children, and it’s no surprise that as teachers, we want to make it even more enchanting. One way to do so is by using our Santa letter template. This one has two options – a version with lines, and one without. Writing a letter to Santa Claus is an […]

How a Running Club Can Boost Children’s Self-Esteem and Confidence The finish line is just the beginning when it comes to this special club for girls, says Bev Forrest...

How the Edtech 50 Schools Tour has been Showcasing the Best in Educational Technology It might not be hi-tech or glamorous, but it has been surprisingly effective to have two men in a camper van touring the UK, seeking out and spotlighting educational technology in our schools...

Headteachers’ Non-Negotiables are Forcing Teachers to Quit In my experience, progress in books seems to be a very low priority for some of these so-called “superheads”, says The Fake Headteacher...

5 Lessons from 2018’s KS2 Writing Moderations Involved in teaching KS2 writing? Get into the mind of the moderators with Clare Hodgson’s wise counsel...

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