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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...

Staff wellbeing ideas teachers – Why I cancelled a staff meeting The reality of true wellbeing is that it's different for all of us, says Vicki Manning...

Children’s nature books – stories to inspire resilience and hope Tales of the great outdoors and all it has to offer can help pupils understand their own journeys of growth, says Polly Ho-Yen...

Strategies for improving writing in primary schools Unleash pupils’ potential through the mighty morphin' power of language and get a class full of confident writers, says Kelly Ashley

Talk for Reading – a how-to Strategy, drama, and investigation – Pie Corbett introduces a new approach to books, and how you can use it in your classroom

Win a £100 hamper with Twig It’s that time of year again, and with the end of term coming up, who doesn’t want a treat, some fun learning resources, or free materials to increase pupil motivation when learning science? Yes, that’s right! Twig is giving away a £100 surprise hamper of delicious treats (containing a big chocolate basket, sweets, savoury snacks […]

Climate change lesson – how maths plays an important part Teachers take on an important role in helping pupils understand the crisis

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How one school used tennis to boost post-Covid activity levels Fighting back against the pandemic to increase the activity levels of pupils following the effects of Covid-19 has been a top priority for almost every school over the past 18 months. Here, Dan Smith at Manchester Road Primary Academy, talks about the ways his school used tennis and the free resources from LTA Youth Schools […]

Virtual Faraday Challenge What is the Virtual Faraday Challenge? Our 2021-2022 season of Faraday Challenge Days includes a Virtual Faraday Challenge to give young people more ways to get involved in the programme this year. The Virtual Faraday Challenge is open for anyone between 7-15 years, and can be done at home, or in school, individually or as […]

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Win an exclusive musical experience from Schooltime Showtime Want to win a digital theatre experience complete with online interactive resources? Schooltime Showtime is a flexible and accessible musical extravaganza combining high-quality orchestral footage with the classic fun of animated films. With a choice of either Wallace & Gromit or The Snowman, Schooltime Showtime provides the perfect introduction to the magic of the orchestra […]

How to use speeches in the classroom Sharing great (and terrible) speeches from history in the classroom can inspire profound learning opportunities across the curriculum, as Joan Haig explains...

Book extract – How to Steal the Mona Lisa An extract from Bethany Walker’s novel How to Steal the Mona Lisa. Use them alongside Bethany’s activity ideas, which you can see here.

Differentiation in maths – How you can make it work It may have a bad rep in edu circles, but this pedagogical approach is due a glow-up

SPaG test – this assessment belongs in Room 101 Though rigorous and high-quality grammar teaching is essential, the current system needs an overhaul, says Simon Kidwell

Expert Medium-Term Science Plans for Primary Sorting out your medium term planning for KS1 science and KS2 science? Let science experts such as Deborah Herridge and mentors from the Primary Science Teaching Trust assist you with these free plans, featuring all the resources you’ll need, including Powerpoints, PDFs and worksheets.

Bumper Lesson Plan Templates Pack Get your lesson plan done in a jiffy with this range of teacher-made printable lesson plan templates, including a 5 minute lesson plan template, blank lesson plan template and special templates for new teachers. Included are Word docs, PDFs and Powerpoints.

Roald Dahl Books Ultimate Primary Resource Collection

Roald Dahl Books Ultimate Primary Resource Pack Roald Dahl books are a staple of many primary classrooms. In this bumper resource pack you’ll find lesson plans for KS2 English, PSHE resources based on the BFG, KS1 lesson plans, art projects, Roald Dahl assembly resources for Roald Dahl Day and much more, all inspired by Dahl’s scrumdiddlyumptious stories.

Discovery Education

Review – Discovery Education Health and Relationships Maintaining good health and relationships can be a hard enough challenge for many adults, so it would be no surprise if the prospect of teaching these topics to primary school children made you shudder. Luckily, there are resources available to ease that burden. If you are seeking a quality solution for your school, the Health […]

Understanding Primary Assessment Make sure your assessment is effective with these expert insights

Outstanding primary maths CPD with Professor Mike Askew Professor Mike Askew provides advice around three areas of primary mathematics to help you become a better teacher

The Essential Primary Reading Toolkit Discover creative lesson activities and innovative teaching practices in this CPD box set full of ideas for boosting reading skills

Great ways to help autistic pupils This eight-part series will give you practical suggestions for helping autistic children – during Autism Acceptance Week and all year long…

How to plan an outstanding school trip Whether you’re planning a week abroad or a day at your local museum, check out this expert advice for making your trip run smoothly

Your complete guide to planning a residential school trip Three guides for teachers on how to plan and organise a residential school trip, particularly ones involving camping and outdoor activities

Outstanding primary maths CPD with Professor Mike Askew – part 2 Professor Mike Askew provides more advice around three areas of primary mathematics to help you become a better teacher

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