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Gavin Williamson knighthood – Why he is more than slightly out of his depth as Education Secretary Sir Gavin is not unique in not being good at it – he is unique is in being spectacularly not good at it

Recycle Now

From waste to wonder – The school using junk modelling to encourage recycling The Recycle Now Action Pack have announced the winners of their Recycling Challenge competition, which saw a staggering 700 entries from primary schools across England and Northern Ireland. Here, primary teacher Danielle Cline from Queensbridge Primary School shares how her pupils’ creative entry saw them crowned eco-warrior competition winners… Instilling good habits in our pupils […]

Behaviour for learning – six management strategies Getting your response right during and after flashpoints can make or break a child’s learning readiness...

KS2 maths – factors and multiples lesson plan Children often confuse factors and multiples with each other as they are (at face value) similar. Pupils can also struggle to connect the two pieces of learning and see how factors and multiples show us different aspects of a number. This lesson is best employed as a summary, or activity after children are secure in […]

P4C – how to use philosophy for curriculum design Disconnected topics getting you down? Try these planning ideas for a more cohesive approach

Primary school PE – Six ways to shake up your lessons Tie in everything from literacy to citizenship, get kids moving, and enjoy your teaching

Teacher retention – why I left the best job in the world Simeon Crowther explains the journey he took to leave his classroom behind after 13 years

Thorpe Park

“We take the hassle away” Alice Raines from Thorpe Park explains how to get the perfect blend of learning and thrill-seeking… What lessons can I create pre- and post-trip? The science and maths behind rollercoasters is a great place to start. Designing, building and maintaining our rides could be a whole module in itself. Check out our website for an […]

How to reflect positively on your teaching Stuck on the hamster wheel? Perspective and acceptance are the keys to improving your practice and your wellbeing...

National Express Transport Solutions

Coach hire – What primary teachers need to know Some of my fondest and most vivid memories of primary school are the school trips we were taken on. I remember getting excited about them for what felt like months. Still now I remember them, although what I recall most clearly is getting there on a coach or minibus Now that I’m a teacher and […]

LEGO Education

Introducing LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential for primary LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential is a new primary school STEAM solution...

Descriptive writing KS2 – word choice for reader impact Investigate the power of language by building your own sticky-note mystery...

Computing KS2 – talking about copyright in the primary classroom As WBD celebrates its 25th birthday on March 3rd, Terry Freedman suggests some lesson activities and resources to help you address the computing Programme of Study...

ECT teaching – how the framework is creating disillusioned educators Staff wellbeing is just as important as that of pupils, and especially as trainees, we need more support, says Lily Norris

VEX Robotics

Robotics in education – from EYFS right through to university How to use robotics to develop computational thinking, creativity, teamwork, leadership and more...

Cancer Research UK – Race for Life

Primary schools – join Race for Life Schools 2022 Join thousands of pupils across the country supporting Cancer Research UK and hold your own Race for Life. Today, thanks to research, one in two people survive their cancer for ten years or more. But we still have a long way to go. Our ambition is to accelerate progress and see three in four people […]

Five Minute Box

How to use Ten Minute Box interventions to support your pupils Five Minute Box targeted interventions are designed to support those children who need it most and help identify potential traits of dyslexia or dyscalculia early on. Established over 15 years ago and regularly updated, Five Minute Box interventions are used widely in primary, secondary and special education sectors. Here, Fiona Gold, director of Five Minute […]

Jigsaw

Review – Jigsaw 3–11 Fifty per cent of mental health problems are established by the age of 14, which is why early intervention matters and primary schools play such a vital role in providing high-quality PSHE lessons. But PSHE provision in schools varies enormously and there can be a scattergun approach to resourcing it, which is why opting for […]

Teacher recruitment – how to choose the right school for you Job hunting is an undertaking for any teacher, so what are the most important considerations?

How to use a TA effectively in the classroom Teaching assistants – beloved by teachers, essential in schools. But where, when and how should they be working with pupils?

Creative writing KS2 – using the dramatic imagination Harness the artists' 'secret code' to help pupils develop a gripping narrative...

Six ways to give meaningful feedback Providing comments in a positive, encouraging way that helps pupils to develop in their learning journey is always time well spent, says Jack Dabell...

STEER Education

5 reasons to try… STEER Tracking An innovative assessment tool that measures, tracks and improves students’ mental health… 30-second briefing STEER Tracking measures, tracks and improves the mental health and self-regulation of students aged between eight and 18. Through a sophisticated online assessment three times a year, the tool alerts schools to students who may have emerging mental health risks, but […]

DT projects KS2

DT projects KS2 – How to make pop up books This medium-term DT projects KS2 plan is ideal for use with any year group from Y2 to Y6. It explores three of the most common pop-up designs, and how to make them. These are: Depending on the age and ability of the children, the plan can be extended by creating a more elaborate pop-up design […]

Respect and responsibility supports excellent behaviour (and no marking) at this school Pupils are actively encouraged to understand their own rights as humans and citizens at the South London primary...

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