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Lesson plan template – Best downloads and advice for UK teachers Save time preparing your lessons with this collection of printable templates for all age groups...

HFL Education

Book now for HFL Education’s online primary English conference: Word-Utopia The vocabulary gap has widened for many pupils as a result of the pandemic, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds: join us on Wednesday 8th February 2023 at the HFL Education National Primary English Conference to explore this vital aspect of children’s development. Primary English subject leaders, teachers and leaders are invited to refresh their thinking around children’s language development with […]

Science activities for kids – bird feeders that improve critical thinking Looking for Christmas science activities for your class? This bird feeder project both helps the environment and encourages critical thinking

Valentine's colouring book front cover

Valentine’s colouring pages – Printable colouring sheets for schools Free Valentine’s colouring collection Improve pupils’ motor skills and encourage careful colouring with these lovely Valentine’s colouring pages. These themed images can be printed out and given out to children in class or at breaktime as you learn all about Saint Valentine and the history of Valentine’s Day. Heart colouring pictures Keep children busy with […]

World Book Day activities primary resource pack

World Book Day activities – Story Express primary resource pack Celebrate books and reading in your classroom Plan this year’s World Book Day activities with this exciting whole-school resource pack. It’s packed with inspiring ideas – perfect for use in primary schools. There are separate World Book Day ideas for KS1 children and KS2 children. Pick which best suits your class from this handy pack. […]

The Royal Mint Museum

Invite your class to enter the Royal Mint Museum’s 2023 short story competition The Royal Mint Museum’s popular short story competition is set to return for the third year running – and this time it will explore the theme of ‘Crossing Continents’ to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush. Pupils are invited to enter a short story of no more than 500 […]

Mixing classes? – Wait until you read this… "I felt the same feelings of betrayal and sadness my daughter was feeling. We were let down through either incompetence or laziness."

Music CPD – three steps to effective and efficient training A personalised approach and encouraging confidence go a long way in effective subject CPD, says Liz Stafford...

Year 6 SATs practice papers

Year 6 SATs practice papers – Reading pack and SPaG revision English reading assessment If you’re busy preparing Year 6 students for their KS2 SATs tests, you’ll love this free Year 6 SATs practice papers download. The included reading comprehension pack follows the same format as the SATs themselves to help children get used to the layout and boost their confidence. The practice pack contains three […]

SENCo and DSL – How to streamline both workloads Designated safeguarding leads and SENCos both have demanding and specific roles, says Sara Alston, so how can we help them work together?

Music National Curriculum – three key takeaways from Ofsted’s review Music may be undervalued, but its lessons can be beneficial across every subject, says Ben Connor...

Ancient Maya KS2 lesson plan

Ancient Maya KS2 – History lesson plan Learn about evidence, sources, and investigatory techniques to explore how we uncover facts in KS2 history, with Adam Jevons-Newman

Challenge authority examples — worksheets, teaching notes, writing plans and more Use these free, bespoke resources to engage in discussions of authority with your KS2 pupils

Challenge authority examples — The Fox’s Tower As the world continues to change, questions (and stories) of agency and authority will only become more important, says Sam Thompson

close-up photograph of hands holding a fidget spinner

Classroom behaviour – Why banning ‘fidget toys’ can do more harm than good Debby Elley explains why classroom bans on fidget items can sometimes prevent students from making important progress

Teach Primary Book Awards winners

Teach Primary Book Awards winners – 2015 to 2022 round-up A glorious celebration of the very best the world of children’s writing has to offer...

GL Assessment

4 reasons to try… the WellComm Primary Speech and Language Toolkit Practical help to identify speech and language difficulties in primary-aged children, and support better learning outcomes… 1. Quick & simple set-up No specialist knowledge or expertise is required to use the WellComm Toolkit – the easy-to-use reporting system is there to help everyone from teachers, SENCOs, speech and language therapists and teaching assistants. The aim […]

Tapestry

5 reasons to try… Tapestry Online Learning Journal 30 Second Briefing Tapestry is an easy-to-use online learning journal helping staff and families celebrate and support their children’s learning from Early Years to Key Stages 1/2, in mainstream and specialist provision. Subscriptions include a wide variety of features designed to reduce workload, assist with provision development, and build meaningful relationships with families. 1. Demonstrating […]

Maths For Life

5 reasons to try… Maths For Life 1. Inclusive maths It helps students with learning difficulties develop the essential maths they need for life; improving their self-esteem, encouraging independence, and increasing their future potential. “I work in a special school for children aged 4–19 and we are integrating it into our primary curriculum. We absolutely love Maths For Life.” “It’s so refreshing […]

Joseph Coelho – the award-winning poet on the power of poetry to change lives “When I was a child, poetry was confined to the page, but as an adult, I’ve realised it’s that and so much more”

Children laughing as they work together in the classroom

Commas to avoid ambiguity – 6 of the best KS2 worksheets, games and lesson plans Punctuation is a serious business; but these resources come with a side-order of humour to help pupils write with clarity

Story mountain template

Story mountain template – Free worksheet for creative writing Story structure and plot If you’re looking for teaching resources that will help children with their story planning, this handy story mountain template is just the ticket. Read more about the story mountain method of story planning, then use this practical story planning resource to help pupils map out their plot arc. Story mountain template […]

School leadership – how I discovered I already had the skills I needed How I found that the skills I was looking for were in me all along – I just needed to recontextualise them...

Katya Balen – the Yoto Carnegie winner on the stories we tell ourselves The narratives we construct about ourselves and others inform how we move through the world. The same is true of our pupils...

Soldier in poppy field

WW1 KS2 resources – Best lessons and project ideas Teach some great lessons about the importance of WW1 with these free resources, activities and lesson plans...

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