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Headteacher burnout – Why school leaders are leaving and what needs to change Given the lack of co-ordinated support headteachers have had throughout the pandemic, we shouldn’t be surprised if a sudden return to pre-COVID accountability measures causes many to leave the profession…

Maths mastery – Does it hold some pupils back? I get the mastery approach but sometimes I feel it’s preventing some students in primary schools from getting ahead, says this anonymous educator...

SEN register – Should all children with a diagnosis go on it? Should children at SEN Support (K Code) be included on your SEN register? Sara Alston investigates..

Adverbial phrases KS2 – 7 of the best grammar worksheets and resources for primary SPaG Want to teach grammar more effectively than ever? Need pupils to use adverbial phrases confidently and correctly? These worksheets, activities, lesson ideas and more will help you do that in no time...

Arts funding – Why the government shouldn’t be cutting it in higher education The government’s proposal to slash funding for university arts courses is indicative of either ignorance or callousness, says Hannah Day

LEGO Education

Welcome to the world of inspiring physical science hands-on learning! LEGO® Education presents BricQ Motion series which engages primary and secondary students in STEAM learning as they experiment with forces, motion and interactions in the context of sports. BricQ Motion provides easy, hands-on learning experiences that spark cool “aha” moments, as students set LEGO bricks in motion without the need for technology. The NEW LEGO® […]

Michael Morpurgo – Why we set up Farms for City Children The beloved author and master storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo talks about giving all children the chance to get up close and personal with nature...

Square numbers worksheet resources

Square numbers worksheet – KS2 activity resources Use this free square numbers worksheet collection alongside teacher John Bee’s square numbers activity ideas to deepen KS2 pupils’ understanding of square numbers. This square numbers worksheet pack contains: Frayer model worksheet: why a square is a square Given the emphasis on square numbers related to square shapes and shape properties, it’s beneficial to start […]

Religious Education – Enrich your RE lessons with social science data Incorporating research and practices from the social sciences can add valuable depth and rigour to your RE curriculum, says Dawn Cox

Wesleyan

Lockdown lifted your savings? Top tips for making your money work for you Daniela Attenborough, financial consultant at Wesleyan Group, the specialist financial services mutual for teachers explores how teachers can get the most out of their lockdown savings… In the face of long hours, high workloads and the challenges of adapting to remote and online learning, managing personal finances might have understandably fallen to the bottom of […]

Recovery curriculum – Hatching a plan for primary schools When it comes to hatching a recovery plan for Key Stage 1 and 2, one child might make rapid progress but the next young person will be harder to crack, says Colin Dowland...

Classroom routine strategies – Improve your classroom culture These three strategies are simple to implement and easy for children to remember, says Robbie Burns...

Teaching ideas videos – My best lesson It’s easy to get stuck in a rut sometimes, teaching the same lessons time and time again. Here, three primary teachers from around the country talk about one of their favourite ever lessons. If you’re feeling inspired, hit ‘Download’ above to get free PDF lesson plans for each of the lessons talked about. EYFS science […]

Data handling KS2 lesson plan

Data handling KS2 – Use Battleships to introduce spreadsheets Introduce the concept of spreadsheets by playing a round of battleships with this data handling KS2 lesson plan… Data handling in computing can often be overlooked, but it’s an important part of the KS1 and 2 curriculum. Furthermore, data handling skills provide so many cross-curricular links, the obvious example being numeracy (coordinates, for example). This […]

Books for topics KS2 – Embark on a top-secret mission with Maz Evans’ new novel Vi Spy: Licence to Chill is like gold dust for the classroom. It has it all: comedy, mystery, spies, gadgets, explosives, secret villains – and bucketloads of emotion. It’s full of important, deeply-felt themes, woven together with heart and humour – so funny, at times, that children (and adults) won’t be able to stop laughing. […]

Bedrock Learning

4 Reasons to try… Bedrock Learning Close the word gap and transform the culture of your school into a place where language matters… At a glance An aspirational and immersive curriculum Our online literacy and vocabulary curriculum, Bedrock Vocabulary, immerses students of all abilities from Y3 upwards in the academic Tier 2 language they need to succeed in school and beyond. […]

CPD for teachers – Build your staff’s professional arrogance Build the professional confidence of staff by discussing the weaknesses in your provision and giving teachers the power to change them...

DT projects KS2 – Explore the difference between white and wholemeal flour Explore the difference between white and wholemeal flour and then do a taste comparison. Learning how to cook is a vital skill that enables pupils to feed themselves and others well, now and in later life. In this lesson, pupils will learn that simple ingredient substitutions can make a big difference, and that we have […]

Properties of materials – KS2 science lesson plan Use the hook of the chance to squirt teachers with water in this fun lesson from Adam Jevons-Newman. Ever considered what makes a really great coat? This is an engaging and memorable investigative lesson to explore exactly and strikes a delicate balance between helping pupils practise some crucial scientific reasoning and investigation skills and giving […]

Connectives KS2 – Building an understanding of how ideas can be linked grammatically Ensure KS2 children's writing holds firm by building a deep understanding of how ideas can be joined together, says Sue Drury...

Maths with parents – We boosted parent engagement by running maths boosters for mums We invited mums to our after-school 'Wobbly Girls Club' maths booster group and it made all the difference, say Mary Fraser and Kate Nuttall...

Kapow Primary

Kapow Primary art & design resources – Teacher videos, lesson plans and progressive schemes of work for Y1-6 At a glance Complete coverage of the art curriculum with an easy-to-follow scheme of work 100+ teacher videos to develop subject knowledge and confidence 70+ pupil videos, demonstrating skills and techniques Overview of progression of skills included Outcome snapshots and knowledge organisers for all topics Kapow Primary provides accessible support for teachers across non-core subjects, […]

Model music curriculum – Let’s seize the opportunity Join me in making sure that the new Model Music Curriculum has the biggest possible impact on improving music education, says Jimmy Rotheram...

Edtech – 6 ways to use it that will actually boost learning We’ve all had to embrace technology this year, but what deserves to endure even now children are back in the classroom, asks Daisy Christodoulou...

Children’s mental health – How to use mentally healthy movement in school What is mentally healthy movement and how can it help young children express themselves? Clare Williams provides some classroom ideas…

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