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Word families – 6 of the best KS1 and KS2 worksheets and spelling resources for primary English Teach each student this peach of a selection of word family resources. Is that a reach? You get the point...

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Hope Education share its tips on mental wellbeing for pupils As autumn term approaches, classrooms are beginning to look very different to how they did a year ago. With DfE guidance stating all children are expected to return to class in line with shielding ending on 1 August, many children are now experiencing anxiety and worries beyond the simple new class, new teacher usual concerns. […]

School lockdown – As a teacher, I’ve returned to class; as a parent, I won’t send my daughter back to school Our experience of homeschooling went downhill when school opened up to more pupils – my child was quickly forgotten...

Build a ‘can do’ culture – how to make your school community feel safe, comfortable and secure Ahead of students’ reintegration back into school, Sarah Wray explains why the focus for schools should be on building a safe and reassuring environment for all...

Residentials and mental health – Being outdoors is great for the mind Steve Anderson outlines the mental health benefits that students and teachers can get from learning through adventure...

KS2 RE & SMSC lesson plan – Think about values by creating themed activities for a special decorated box With SMSC and a broad and balanced curriculum firmly at the centre of the current education agenda, it’s important that children are given the time and opportunity to discuss and consider the underlying values which are important to themselves and others. This lesson demonstrates how children can engage with a range of different values by […]

KS2 MFL lesson plan – Use games to learn colours in Spanish Explore patterns and sounds of language through rhymes and link them with meaning, says Lisa Steven… Words for colours are easy to use in isolation and it’s quite simple to play games with them. For example, you can point to objects and ask in Spanish, ¿De qué color es?, playing ‘Toca algo que es…’. That […]

KS2 MFL lesson plan – Exploring hobbies in foreign languages Exploring hobbies in foreign languages is an effective way to teach the correct pronunciation of cognates, says Amanda Barton… Hobbies in French, Spanish and German are not difficult for children to learn as there are lots of cognates. There is a risk that children will pronounce the words like the English equivalents, so it is […]

Black History Month lesson plan and poster

Black History Month ideas – KS2 lesson plan, posters & resources It’s not always easy to find Black History Month ideas that help children learn about black British history. Patrice Lawrence’s novel Diver’s Daughter offers a valuable opportunity to help pupils discover more about the diversity of the people who lived in England during the Tudor times. By exploring the experiences of characters whose stories are […]

KS2 fiction books for topics – The Unadoptables by Hana Tooke Hana Tooke’s page-turner The Unadoptables is bursting with eccentric characters that even reluctant readers will take to heart. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a KS2 fiction book to do a topic about, and would work especially well for Year 6 classes. The download contains primary school activities based on the book, and a worksheet […]

Illustration of feathers, representing Joseph Coelho poetry

Joseph Coelho – Poetry resources and advice Writing poetry can act as a release valve, allowing trapped feelings to escape, says poet Joseph Coelho...

50 free lesson plans for KS1 and KS2 Start your year with a whole host of new ideas for every primary school subject with these 50 free lesson plans for Years 1-6...

Graphemes – 9 of the best phonics worksheets and resources for KS1 and KS2 reading Help primary children get to know their graphemes to help their reading and writing skills soar, with these lessons, ideas, activities and more...

Equality and diversity scheme of work

Equality and diversity scheme of work – UKS2 creative writing Use this equality and diversity scheme of work alongside Burhana Islam’s book Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World. Pupils will explore modern and historical inspirational figures and write extended creative writing pieces such as a diary entry, an exciting opening to a story and a monologue. Pupils will engage with three characters from Amazing Muslims […]

Effective behaviour management – It’s less what teachers say but how they say it Effective behaviour management is anchored less by what you say to students, and more by the meanings produced by your mode of speaking, says Peter Nelmes...

Safeguarding in schools – 5 key challenges when pupils go back Welcoming pupils back to school in the wake of coronavirus will entail a number of safeguarding challenges – Bethany Eadie from The Key highlights what to look out for...

Descriptive writing – 8 of the best worksheets and resources for KS1 and KS2 Boost primary pupils' fiction and non-fiction skills with these great descriptive writing examples, techniques, ideas, activities, prompts and more....

Back to school 2020 – How to reassure parents about their children returning to school in September Help families feel positive about returning to school with these tips for reassuring parents from Juliet Mickelburgh...

Outdoor learning and residentials – if we work together, they needn’t be consigned to history The new COVID-19 restrictions shouldn’t have to mean depriving your students of valuable outdoor experiences and overnight trips, says Anita Kerwin-Nye

“Let’s have a better post-COVID conversation about edtech” – remote teaching versus classroom lessons Alka Sehgal Cuthbert calls for a return to educational basics, and a more nuanced critique of optimistic dreams concerning our gleaming, edtech-powered future...

Lockdown has polarised families – some children have benefitted, while others are struggling Now is a good time to reflect on the mental health and wellbeing of children in our care, says psychologist Kay Brophy

Teachers – Could you be owed a tax rebate? Tony Mills highlights 5 ways that education professionals may be entitled to earn a little something back from HMRC...

“An opportunity to work on ourselves” – The CPD lessons teachers can learn from lockdown Jayn Sadler talks us through the main professional lesson she took away from lockdown...

Phonemes – 8 of the best phonics worksheets and resources for KS1 and KS2 reading Boost literacy skills for primary pupils with these online games, lesson plans, activities and more...

NQT year – Behaviour management strategies If you’re in your NQT year and would like some advice for getting behaviour management right in this crucial year, Dr Emma Kell is here to help. Emma is a teacher, middle leader and author of How to Survive in Teaching (Bloomsbury Education). In this download she imparts her wisdom for getting your new class […]

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