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Year 6

Reading for pleasure – We set up a book vending machine in school Here’s how we’ve kept our pupils excited about stories during lockdown...

Famous people with dyslexia – Everdark author Abi Elphinstone on being branded ‘unteachable’ Coping with dyslexia at school has helped shape some of the strongest aspects of my character...

Garden club – Our after school gardening club bloomed during lockdown Our parent-led school gardening project has brought our community closer...

RQT teachers – Advice for early career educators As a recently qualified teacher, when it comes to confidence, fake it until you make it...

Student engagement – 5 quick ways to speak with gravitas Compel your students to listen when you talk, with these tips from Robin Launder

Quality mark – Celebrate the areas your school excels in Use the Quality Mark process to reflect on and improve your provision, says Matthew Lane...

COVID-19 lockdown and inequality – Which families need help the most? Dr Matt Easterbrook highlights the profound way in which socioeconomic circumstances have shaped families’ learning experiences during lockdown...

Spelling rules – Best worksheets and resources for KS1 and KS2 SPaG Get children from Year 2 through Year 6 to master spelling rules and patterns with these worksheets, display packs, ideas, activities, tips and more...

Expanded noun phrase worksheet PDFs

Expanded noun phrase – Worksheets for primary English Does covering how to write an expanded noun phrase have to suck the life out of learning? Absolutely not! All of these strategies are tried and tested methods to teach expanded noun phrases in a fun and meaningful way. Learn how to use these expanded noun phrases resources here. This expanded noun phrase download contains […]

Romesh Ranganathan on teaching

Romesh Ranganathan on teaching – “You’re constantly judged” Adam W Hunter catches up with comedian and broadcaster Romesh Ranganathan to discuss his previous role as a teacher...

Louise Minchin’s schooldays – “I wanted to prove the school wrong” Louise Minchin loved school, but believes the most long-lasting lessons were learnt outside the classroom…

Primary maths – How to use stem sentences in maths They’re not just for English lessons, says teacher John Bee...

Negative people – Beware the mood hoover at your school They’ll suck the positive energy out of your school, says this anonymous teacher

Primary school music – Get children writing music from age four Getting children writing music from the early years will let them reap the associated benefits, says Peter Simons...

Teaching assistant training – Don’t rely on friendships between TAs and teachers A good TA is worth their weight in gold, but we shouldn’t rely on goodwill between TAs and teachers to make the role a success...

Headteacher – “My letter to parents went viral” I’ve written hundreds of letters to parents in my role as headteacher, says Colin Dowland, but here’s what happened when one blew up on social media...

CPD for teachers – How ‘teacher educators’ can forge their own professional development path The desire among teachers to forge their own professional training path is inspiring, but that enthusiasm must be properly co-ordinated if they’re to succeed, says Nicola Brooks…

Supporting mental health in schools – Promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing How does mental health affect students in schools and what can school staff due to help? Find out here...

School leadership – Who would want to be a headteacher right now? The difficulties headteachers have had to contend with in the face of COVID-19 should result in a dramatic reappraisal of the expectations and demands currently placed on school leaders, says Melissa Benn...

SEN – Whole-class activities to help children with Special Educational Needs make progress Are bubbles making it tricky to offer SEN interventions? Help all children to make progress with these whole-class activities...

Headteacher career path – Why I no longer want to be a head I was on track to become a headteacher by 30, but I’ve decided that I don’t need to rush any more...

London Symphony Orchestra

Free KS2 music resources – LSO Discovery’s online and digital resources for primary teachers and pupils offer creative ideas for including music in your day Including music in your daily teaching, especially in these difficult conditions, is not an easy job. And it’s harder still if you’re not a confident musician or music teacher yourself. But we all know the value music can have on a child and the positive effects it can have on wellbeing and achievement in other […]

Primary school music – Use listening activities to create a soundscore Create a Covid soundscore by heading outside then creating drawings to represent the sounds you hear...

5 Ways to promote a love of writing in the classroom How do I do it? These are just some of the ways I promote a fondness of writing fiction and non-fiction in KS1 and KS2, says Sadie Phillips...

8 ways to build better sentences Give children’s writing an extra level of sophistication, with these great teaching ideas from Zoë and Timothy Paramour...

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