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Teacher workload – How to reduce it and why it matters For teachers, it's sometimes the 'stuff’ that doesn’t directly concern classroom teaching that saps mental and physical energy. What can be done about it?

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BookTrust

Review – Bookbuzz by Booktrust An imaginative initiative that offers early KS3 children the chance to choose and own a book from a carefully curated selection It has to be the Holy Grail of the literary world – getting 11- to 13-year-olds into reading. Yet I don’t think the difficulty of doing so comes down to lack of choice. Enter […]

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Summer school – Could pupils benefit from an August programme? Nikki Cunningham-Smith examines the practicalities, risks and benefits of organising a school study programme over the summer months

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Prevent duty guidance – How the latest updates affect your school Mubina Asaria outlines the latest updates and changes to the Prevent duty that school staff need to be mindful of

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Properties of quadrilaterals – KS3 maths PowerPoint Use this PowerPoint to help KS3 pupils understand the properties of quadrilaterals, including angles and symmetry

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Angles of parallel lines – KS3 maths PowerPoint Use this PowerPoint as part of your teaching on the angles of parallel lines, helping your pupils grasp key concepts essential for GCSE maths

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Decimal place value – Problem cards for KS3 maths Use this handy set of cards from White Rose Maths to get pupils thinking about decimal place value in Key Stage 3

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Ratio and proportion – KS3 maths worksheets and PowerPoint This resource includes: problems and methods for solving ratio and proportion, as well as an extension activity

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Prompts for creative writing – Fun ideas for all ages This free PDF features a range of classroom games, ideas and prompts for creative writing from The National Literacy Trust. It will help you celebrate writing, reflect on reasons for writing and encourage everyone to find their own motivation and voice. Run these activities across your literacy lessons during National Writing Day in June. Alternatively, […]

Index notation KS3 resources

Index notation KS3 – Maths exercises to develop fluency This KS3 PDF contains four activities (and answers) for developing fluency in using index notation. Activity 1: Powers This activity helps to build an understanding of what powers are. Students need to copy and complete the table showing the first six powers of 2. They then need to explain in words how they would calculate […]

Health and lifestyle lesson plan

Health and lifestyle – KS3/4 PSHE and nutrition activity This health and lifestyle teacher’s guide and nine accompanying slides will help you deliver a 15-minute classroom activity with the following teaching objectives: Health and lifestyle starter activity What does health and wellbeing mean? Give students two minutes and ask them to write down as many words or short phrases as they can think of […]

KS3 drama lesson plan

KS3 drama lesson plan – Explore fame and celebrity culture Take students on a dramatic journey into the world of fame and celebrity culture with this KS3 drama lesson plan… We live in a world of Snapchat and Instagram, where students are constantly seeking ‘likes’ and aspiring to emulate the latest celebrity trend. This KS3 drama lesson plan addresses this ‘culture’ and also develops pupils’ […]

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Interleaving – How to use it in school to boost learning What is interleaving and how can you use it in your classroom to boost learning? Teacher Jake Hunton explains...

Academy21

Transforming online learning Jenny Webster, Deputy Head of English at Academy21, explains how online education can use innovative approaches to improve student engagement How can we foster active student engagement online? Engaging students in online learning environments requires innovative pedagogical strategies that promote active participation and interaction. Student-led discussions with gamification elements, interactive quizzes and polls are all […]

Reading comprehension PDF

Reading comprehension PDF – KS3/4 differentiated tattoos activity This easy-to-use reading comprehension PDF has three sections of differentiated questions. This activity focuses on the debate around tattoos and the prejudices many have against them. Use it in form time as part of literacy focus, or in an English lesson for KS3/4 GCSE comprehension training. Reading comprehension PDF This reading comprehension PDF features an […]

Wonder lesson plan

Wonder lesson plan – Explore disability with RJ Palacio’s novel Wonder by RJ Palacio is an inclusive text that allows for the exploration of disability issues in the classroom, while avoiding the usual stereotypes. In this Wonder lesson plan you’ll devote significant time to speaking, listening and role play. This is in part to help learners develop their ‘emotion toolkit’ in preparation for going into […]

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World Cup 2026 – Best football lesson plans, resources and ideas for KS1-KS4 If your pupils are in a footie frenzy, these lesson plans, activities and ideas offer some excellent educational links...

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Intent implementation impact – What this Ofsted curriculum phrase actually means Don't fret about intent, implementation and impact – former Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman laid out exactly what it means...

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Wesleyan

Is there a ‘right time’ to start planning for life after work? Retirement will bring lots of opportunity for you and your family, both in terms of time and lifestyle. With the right planning in place, you can realise your aspirations – but is there a ‘right time’ to get started? As a leading provider of lifelong specialist financial advice in education, Wesleyan Financial Services help professionals […]

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Wesleyan

How Wesleyan can help you achieve a retirement worth working for As rewarding as teaching is, retirement can be a pretty exciting prospect. It’s the chance to put you and your family first and enjoy time with the people and places you love the most. There’s a lot to consider when thinking about life after work – like how to increase your retirement income, or how […]

Fractions revision PowerPoint

Fractions revision – 100+ slide maths PowerPoint for KS3 / GCSE This comprehensive fractions revision PowerPoint is perfect for KS3/GCSE students. It covers a wide array of essential fraction topics. It’s a versatile tool for reinforcing and expanding students’ understanding of fractions. From finding fractions of amounts to delving into top-heavy fractions and mixed numbers, learners will embark on a comprehensive revision journey. Through illustrative examples […]

Maths quiz – 300+ slides of KS3 / GCSE questions with answers This comprehensive maths quiz PowerPoint is an invaluable resource, offering a diverse range of 30 multiple-choice quizzes spread across over 300 slides. Perfect for KS3 and GCSE students, it covers a wide array of topics crucial for mathematical development. Beyond its utility as a standard quiz tool, this resource serves as a potent assessment for […]

English Language paper 2 question 3 resource

English Language paper 2 question 3 – Language analysis lesson This fully resourced and differentiated lesson helps students to approach AQA English Language Paper 2 Question 3, which focuses on language analysis. It’s ideal preparation for both KS3 and KS4 students getting ready for Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives. The download contains a one-page article about monitoring offenders. The accompanying PowerPoint asks pupils to spot language […]

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Education policy – We need long-term vision & bold opposition Is England's education system suffering from unfulfilled Conservative promises and a lack of ambitious Labour reforms?

KS3 probability lesson plan and resources

KS3 probability – Year 8 lesson plan and resources In this KS3 probability lesson plan, aimed at Year 8, students will: KS3 probability resources This download contains: KS3 maths curriculum area Probability Coin probability activity Give each group a grid with large 5cm x 5cm squares, and a 1p and 2p coin. Play a game where you have to toss a coin onto the […]

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