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8 Lessons the All Blacks can Teach Us About Raising School Expectations Bring the New Zealand rugby team's ethos into your school and raise expectations for pupils and staff, says Leah Wright...

3 fun science experiments to do at home for KS1 and 2 This PDF from Fun Science that are easy to do in school or at home. They are: Blowing up a balloon with science Elephant’s toothpaste Bubble snakes Fun Science specialises in providing science edu-tainment to children aged 4-11 in locations across the UK. Its aim is to foster within children a lifelong passion for learning […]

How to teach forces with confidence in primary science It can seem hard to know where to start with these mysterious invisible concepts, but Beth Budden is here to help...

Volume and capacity – How to cover them in primary maths without resorting to pouring and filling Finding new and interesting ways to cover the same old maths topics can be a challenge, but here Mike Askew has some ideas for you to pump up the volume...

Surrey Square Primary – Meet the staff going the extra mile for their community Supporting parents makes children's lives easier, says Surrey Square Primary headteacher Nicola Noble...

How to promote curiosity in your science classroom “Develop a ‘wonder wall’ about your next science topic before you begin your planning for it,” says Kenna Worthington...

Trainee Teachers Need to be Able to Learn Through Failure As mentors, it’s vital that we maintain standards while also giving trainees the opportunity to learn through failure, says John Coxhead...

Christmas images for descriptive writing

Christmas images for descriptive writing – KS1/2 PowerPoint This PowerPoint file features 18 Christmas images for descriptive writing. Use it to stimulate creativity and enhance descriptive writing skills among your students… The PowerPoint provides a visually stunning array of Christmas-themed images, ranging from snowy landscapes to festive decorations. These captivating visuals serve as a wellspring of inspiration for pupils. They’ll spark their imagination […]

Provision Map

Review – Provision Map A powerful web based information management tool designed for superhero SENCOs At a glance Who has it toughest in a school? The secretary? Caretaker? TA? EYFS teacher? Head? Well, every role in education has its own unique demands, but there is one that definitely has ‘challenge’ written into the job description: that of SENCO. This […]

Santa letter template

Santa letter template – Printable worksheet for KS1/2 Christmas is a magical time for children, and it’s no surprise that as teachers, we want to make it even more enchanting. One way to do so is by using our Santa letter template. This one has two options – a version with lines, and one without. Writing a letter to Santa Claus is an […]

How a Running Club Can Boost Children’s Self-Esteem and Confidence The finish line is just the beginning when it comes to this special club for girls, says Bev Forrest...

How the Edtech 50 Schools Tour has been Showcasing the Best in Educational Technology It might not be hi-tech or glamorous, but it has been surprisingly effective to have two men in a camper van touring the UK, seeking out and spotlighting educational technology in our schools...

Headteachers’ Non-Negotiables are Forcing Teachers to Quit In my experience, progress in books seems to be a very low priority for some of these so-called “superheads”, says The Fake Headteacher...

5 Lessons from 2018’s KS2 Writing Moderations Involved in teaching KS2 writing? Get into the mind of the moderators with Clare Hodgson’s wise counsel...

KS2 Maths Lesson Plan – Practise Measuring Skills by Working Out the Price of Posting Packages This lesson takes a little bit of preparation, but it’s well worth it to see pupils engaged with maths and enjoying problem-solving. During this lesson, children will be apply their knowledge and understanding of measure to sort out an imaginary post office mix-up, while also demonstrating reasoning skills and teamwork. This lesson works so well […]

KS2 Science Lesson Plan – Introduce Circuits and Symbols with Salt Dough Can you make a circuit from salt dough? This free lesson plan from Whizz Pop Bang magazine’s Kirsty Williams is a great way to introduce circuits and symbols in KS2. This lesson is designed to be completed in two parts. The first half involves playing a circuits game and can be done while other children […]

4 quick assessment activities to find out what secondary students know Make sure you’re teaching the right content at the appropriate time, with Claire Gadsby’s quick ideas to assess prior knowledge...

Why Are Men Teaching in Primary Still Viewed with Suspicion? It’s not often spoken about, but there’s an underlying mistrust of men who want to teach KS1 or 2 instead of working in secondary, says Ben King...

5 Reasons to Embrace the Hour of Code Five compelling reasons to take part in the fifth annual Hour of Code between 3rd-9th December 2018

We need to explicitly teach metacognition to boost maths skills If we want children to think metacognitively, we need to explicitly teach them how and give them lots of time to practise...

It’s Simple – There isn’t Enough Money in Education What can the government’s new £2.3 million finance gurus tell school leaders that we don’t already know, asks Rebecca Stacey...

Whizz Pop Bang

Review – Whizz Pop Bang Magazine An award-winning monthly science magazine for children with accompanying downloadable lesson plans for Y2-6. According to a recent report from the Wellcome Trust, UK primary schools, on average, teach science for just one hour and 24 minutes a week. Only 42% of schools teach science for two or more hours a week. This is why […]

Boost Maths Skills by Creating a Culture of Celebrating Mistakes Making mistakes and getting questions wrong is a really efficient way to get pupils using technical maths vocabulary every lesson, and the cognitive pay-off is massive, says Ashley Booth...

How Can Schools Help Working Class Children in an Education System that’s Failing Them? Families living in poverty may not see education as a priority, but we must sell it as the key to a better life, says Kevin Harcombe...

Thrive

The Thrive Approach and its Impact in the Classroom A look at the day-to-day challenge of working with children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) and discussion of some useful approaches to supporting these children in school. Many of the more-worrying behaviours seen in children and young people stem from unmet social and emotional needs which can lead to a […]

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