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We Have The Educational Technology – But Do We Have The Knowledge And Confidence To Use It Properly? More schools than ever are incorporating sophisticated technology into their classrooms – yet as Elise Rappoport finds out, it’s often the case that teachers need more training and support before being able to use them effectively… Digital learning is an inherent part of the educational system; whether that’s schools providing pupils with tablets or laptops, […]

The #WomenEd Movement – Where It’s Been And Where It’s Going Vice principal and #WomenEd co-founder Hannah Wilson looks back on how the grassroots movement aimed at promoting diversity in school leadership first came into being, and updates us on its progress so far… Since Spring 2015, social media has been alive with tweets, blogs and discussions about gender equality in the education sector. Staffrm alone […]

Periodic Table Battleship - Game for Y6/Y7 Chemistry With its chemical symbols, atomic numbers and complex nomenclature, the periodic table of chemical elements can seem quite imposing to those being introduced to it for the first time. To help familiarise learners with names of various elements and their positions in relation to each other, try this fun chemistry game devised by education blogger, […]

Controlling The Pack With Fear And Threats – The Alpha Female’s Role In Bullying Dr Sam Littlemore explores the role of 'alpha' females in bullying...

Tardy Timekeeping – What Should You Do If A Child Is Constantly Late? As the school day starts you’re more accustomed to seeing Abigail’s empty chair than her face. What do you do when neither punishment nor reward seem to be working?

Leaving teaching – Why I quit after just one term With numerous teachers leaving the profession within years of qualifying, we know things need to change. But what makes someone not want to return after only a few months?

The Problem With Reading For Pleasure Headline-grabbing programmes, celebrity supporters and cheap books are no substitute for real investment in literacy teaching and support, argues Alex Quigley...

Government to double funding for relationship support and parenting classes David Cameron has announced government plans to spend £70 million on relationship support and classes for parents over the next five years. The plan forms part of a wider government strategy to tackle poverty, which will also see the replacement of ‘run-down’ housing estates with new developments, and additional funding for the National Citizen Service […]

Enhancing Continuous Provision For Children With SEN Kathy Brodie suggests easy and effective ways to enhance your continuous provision for children with special educational needs...

An effective strategy for avoiding having to restrain pupils with autism and SEND How to develop a reasonable, hands-on approach for children with SEN and behavioural difficulties...

How To Support SEND Students Who Are Bullied Young people with SEND are twice as likely as their peers to experience bullying at school, says nasen’s Jane Friswell – but with the right advice and resources, you can help keep every student safe...

Fairtrade Fortnight primary and secondary school packs for KS2 and KS3 Fairtrade Foundation has developed a set of resources focusing on something many of us start our mornings with – tea. They tell the story of how tea growers in Kenya are adapting to a changing climate while improving the sustainability of their farms, thanks to Fairtrade. Learners are asked to: Understand the geographical and historical […]

Develop Children’s Empathy Through Creative Storytelling Natasha Dennis and Tonya Meers explain the many benefits of employment a creative storytelling approach to learning...

Maya KS2 lesson plan

Maya KS2 – What happened to the Maya? Many of us will have taught Maya KS2 lessons about the history of the Mayan civilisation. But what is life like for the Maya today? This geography lesson plan is designed for Key Stage 2. It helps support an enquiry into a region within the Americas. Although it can stand alone, or within a wider […]

Case Study: Using The 100 Word Challenge To Foster A Love of Storytelling Trystan Russell, ICT Co-ordinator and 5th Class Teacher at St. Stephen’s De La Salle primary school for boys in Waterford, Ireland, recalls how adopting the 100 Word Challenge as part of his weekly class routine inspired some of his pupils to become aspiring George Lucases… When did you first begin using the 100 Word Challenge […]

The Case For Cutting Workload – If We Give Teachers What They Want, Everyone Benefits It’s the burning question on every headteacher’s lips: what do teachers want? More time? More pay? That’s certainly part of it, but it’s not the whole picture. To date, much of the hype surrounding the draw of joining an academy school in particular, has been centred on better salaries and different holiday patterns. And while […]

NASUWT: Teachers’ pay in England ‘Akin To The Wild West’ A new survey by the NASUWT has found that 47% of teachers across England eligible for pay progression have either not received, or are yet to hear whether they will receive, a 1% annual pay award this year. Based on the responses of just under 7000 NASUWT members, the survey further found that 47% of […]

Whatever The Weather – 4 Ideas For School Trips This Winter Philip Gamble of the YHA highlights four destinations with the potential to make for stimulating and memorable school visits over the winter months… Planning a school trip during the winter months can often be a daunting prospect. However, the UK still offers dozens of fantastic indoor educational trips during winter, which are sure to enhance […]

Get With The Program – To Teach Computing, You Don’t Always Need A Computer Teach pupils the programming concepts that underpin our digital world by embracing the physical one around you, says Sally Tippett The roll-out of the new curriculum is an exciting time for schools, and we shouldn’t be too negative about its content. The old NC and schemes of work were truly outdated – we needed something […]

A Dramatic Flourish – Use the forum theatre technique to help your pupils write more expressively Using forum theatre, Christine Chen and Lindsay Pickton have a powerful method for helping children master the tricky art of showing, not telling… Ask your class to show you what ‘angry’ looks like, and they will probably be able to give you a good freeze-frame using eyes, eyebrows and mouths, possibly even chins and hands. […]

Making a Stained Glass Tea-light Lantern – Art and History Activity for KS1 to KS3 Explore the world of Swazi Candles, Bongi’s Story, and Get Crafty With Our New Classroom Activities! Traidcraft’s Show You Care campaign is using the story of Swazi Candles in Swaziland to remind everyone why the pioneering work of Traidcraft is so important. Schools can support Traidcraft by learning about our producers and (most importantly) buying […]

Traidcraft Candle Case Study and ‘Design a Candle’ Activity – Resource For KS1-KS3 Art And History Explore the world of Swazi Candles, Bongi’s Story, and Get Crafty With Our New Classroom Activities! Traidcraft’s Show You Care campaign is using the story of Swazi Candles in Swaziland to remind everyone why the pioneering work of Traidcraft is so important. Schools can support Traidcraft by learning about our producers and (most importantly) buying […]

Snack Attack Group Competition Pack 2016 – Business Studies Activities For KS2 to KS4 The Snack Attack Challenge is back for 2016! Invent a Fairtrade snack, design the packaging and promotional campaign and win £100 of Traidcraft goodies for your school! This activity will tick some boxes for the school too, with links to DT, art, literacy, English and citizenship. It’ll also help to foster an enterprising spirit, build […]

Report Calls For End To Religious Segregation And Christian Worship In Schools A new report examining the role of religion in everyday life has criticised the admissions policies of faith schools, called for an extensive recruitment and retraining programme for RE teachers and questioned the requirement for most UK schools to devote time to religiojus worship. The report, titled Living With Difference, comes from the Commission on […]

You Keep Using that Word – Why Ofsted’s use of ‘consistency’ doesn’t mean what you think it means If you’re trying to impress with wall displays that are designed with a set square, you’re missing the point, says Julie Price Grimshaw… A headteacher told me recently that her biggest concern was the “lack of consistency” across the school. Having visited classrooms and been impressed with what I’d seen, I asked what she meant. […]

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