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Primary maths – Thoughts on the new non-statutory mathematics guidance It’s a cautious ‘yes’ to many of the ideas in the new non-statutory guidelines, says Mike Askew, but there are also some issues to iron out…

World Book Day ideas

World Book Day ideas – Activity ideas for KS1 and KS2 Explore what would happen if a book character entered a different story where they didn’t belong with these World Book Day ideas for KS1 and KS2. World Book Day ideas What if a library got its books in a muddle and the pages from different books got spliced with each other? Where would the characters […]

VEX Robotics

Teach KS2 STEM with VEX GO from VEX Robotics Chris Calver, UK Education Manager at VEX Robotics, explains how you can use VEX GO to teach STEM in Key Stage 2… 30 second briefing VEX GO is a construction kit designed for the needs of the KS2 classroom. Teach a full STEM curriculum with the free STEM Labs lesson plans covering topics such as […]

Writing genres KS2 – Use a colour wheel to help pupils blend different genres Help children to use a mix of skills from fiction, non-fiction and poetry in their writing, with this advice and free resource from Matthew Lane...

Aldi

Team GB and Aldi recruit Kevin the Carrot to inspire healthy eating in schools with their latest primary resources Get Set to Eat Fresh has announced the return of Kevin the Carrot, the star of Aldi’s Christmas advert for a fourth year running, with the new healthy eating resources for primary students titled ‘Kevin’s Christmas Journey’. Aldi has released limited-edition Christmas-themed Kevin soft toys, to be won in a prize draw for schools who […]

Design and technology – How to design your primary curriculum Only have an hour a fortnight to teach D&T? Here’s how to design a curriculum that will impress both Ofsted and your pupils...

How to inspire pupils at risk of exclusion Help children whose progress is hindered due to behaviour, emotional wellbeing needs or social difficulties to grow with this advice from Katrina Brown...

Art projects – How one group of schools is using the arts to teach the whole curriculum Don’t relegate creative lessons to once in a blue moon, says Colin Morley...

Closing the attainment gap with high expectations – Why deprivation shouldn’t determine destinations If you want to ensure a student’s difficult upbringing and background doesn’t impinge on their future, you need to set the highest expectations possible, says The Secret Headteacher…

Primary history curriculum – Tailor primary history lessons to reflect your school’s context Just because you’ve bought in a history scheme, it doesn’t mean you can’t sculpt it to reflect your school’s unique context...

Two Mr Ps in a Podcast – Lee Parkinson, aka Mr P ICT, and brother Adam on their teaching podcast Teach Primary speaks to the brothers about their smash-hit podcast, Two Mr Ps in a Podcast...

Citation needed – How schools should tackle COVID-19 misinformation Craig Stilwell offers some advice for schools on how to avoid the misinformation headaches that can be communicated and perpetuated by social media...

Illustration of team working together to build a rocket, representing attachment disorder

Attachment aware schools – Why a relational approach really makes a difference You probably already use the relational approach, but explicitly putting it at the heart of all you do is vital, says Karen Pilling...

The silent tapping technique and nattylala – NLP and EFT wellness techniques for teachers I am Judy Bartkowiak and I run NLP & EFT Kids, a family coaching practice in Burnham, Buckinghamshire, UK. I help children and teenagers overcome whatever is getting in the way of them being their best and happiest self. I train others in these skills all over the world. Children arrive at school with worries, […]

Danone

Danone’s Eat Like a Champ programme launches updated healthy, sustainable lifestyle resources for primary school pupils Danone has revitalised its popular Eat Like a Champ resources, placing sustainability at the heart of the free, evidence-based healthy eating education programme. Since it’s launch in 2010, the programme has already reached over half a million children in the UK. With the updated content for 2020, Eat Like a Champ aims to engage and […]

NAHT Discovery Education Pathway

5 reasons to try… NAHT Discovery Education Pathway Support teacher wellbeing and career progression with this holistic programme… 30-second briefing The NAHT and Discovery Education Pathway programme brings a fresh approach to CPD by offering a blend of personal and professional development courses for teachers and leaders. It is a holistic programme that supports the continuous professional empowerment of teachers and leaders in […]

NACE – Boost more-able learners with cognitive challenge Building cognitive challenge into your curriculum and pedagogy will help your most able pupils to flourish, says Dr Ann McCarthy...

Crick Software

Clicker 8 – The latest version of the popular literacy support tool for primary and SEN classrooms At a glance New version of popular literacy support resource Expanded library of curriculum support materials Enhanced functionality for users New features for teachers New analytics function to monitor pupil performance Clicker 8 for Windows/Mac is the latest incarnation of the highly popular literacy support tool, created by multi-award-winning Crick Software. For iPad and Chromebook […]

British-Sign.co.uk

Introducing British Sign Language Online signing course which acts as a comprehensive introduction for anybody interested in learning BSL… At a glance Independent lessons allow for sequential or modular learning Themes allow you to focus on your area of interest Clear and easy-to-interpret illustrations Video support for extra accessibility Mirror function allows you to practise back to yourself (webcam […]

Use primary maths resources from NCETM and White Rose Maths to improve your maths planning Beth Smith explains how new advice from the DfE and NCETM can help you to focus on key learning in maths and support children to build strong foundations...

Inclusive schools – Muslim children’s books like Planet Omar can have a huge positive impact on pupils’ relationship with reading It's essential that all children know that they can be the heroes in stories too, says Zanib Mian...

EAL in schools – How can I improve pupils’ academic skills without making them feel as if they have to abandon who they are? Dr Monica Grey offers advice to a teacher who has students from many different cultures...

Speech Link Multimedia

5 Reasons to try Infant Language Link Find out how this SLCN package can support you to close the attainment gap… 30-second briefing The award-winning Infant Language Link is an online assessment and intervention package enabling schools to identify and provide timely support for children with language difficulties. Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years, it combines standardised assessment, built-in training, […]

CPD for teachers – What is character education and why is it more important than ever? What is a ‘school of character’ and why has the pandemic made it more important than ever? Michael Fullard explains...

Mae Jemison book activities

Mae Jemison book – Black history KS1/2 book topic Use Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola’s Mae Jemison book, Look Up!, to learn about the first African-American woman in space… Every child has a dream – they want to be ballet dancers, football players, vets, pop stars. Rocket, star of Look Up!, wants to be an astronaut more than anything in the world (and the […]

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