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Trigonometry in right-angled triangles KS3 maths lesson plan

Trigonometry in right-angled triangles – KS3 maths lesson plan Using a unit circle can help develop a deeper understanding of trigonometry in right-angled triangles. In this maths lesson, students explore the behaviour of a radius vector as it rotates around a unit circle. The coordinates of the end of the radius are (cos θ, sin θ), where θ is the anticlockwise angle from the […]

Weather KS3 learning grid templates

Weather KS3 – Learning grid templates and teaching advice This PowerPoint contains two learning grid templates to help your KS3 students write about weather. The learning grids support extended writing and deliberate practice. The first KS3 weather learning grid involves students rolling a dice to get random coordinates. They then need to use these prompts within their explanatory writing about why the UK’s climate […]

EEF metacognition poster

EEF metacognition – CPD poster for schools This poster sets out the EEF ‘6 Aspects of Metacognition’ model. This helps support teacher knowledge and planning so that you can mobilise metacognition in the classroom. Metacognition is part of the fabric of successful learning, but it can prove both complex and subtle. With understanding and planning, teachers can help pupils better appraise the […]

$Equivalent fractions cards$

Equivalent fractions – Card sort activity for KS2 / KS3 maths This equivalent fractions card sort activity is an engaging and hands-on resource designed to support your KS2 and KS3 pupils in developing their understanding of fractions. The activity is straightforward to prepare – simply print and cut out the cards before the lesson, or ask students to do it. Once ready, pupils can begin sorting […]

Waves physics lesson plan

Waves physics – Exciting and unusual KS3 learning hooks From sinking ships in the Bermuda Triangle to walking with dinosaurs, this waves physics lesson uses exciting and unusual learning hooks… Why teach this waves physics lesson? In this waves physics lesson, the aim is to use exciting and unusual learning hooks to explore waves with KS3 science students. It is important to give students […]

Diverse books PDF

Diverse books – Booklist for Early Years, Primary and Secondary This diverse books PDF resource is a catalogue of must-have fiction books that will teach young people about issues of equality and diversity. Its aim is to provide educators with a list of some of the best books to use in order to begin embedding equality throughout your education provision. Some of these books focus […]

Sketching quadratic graphs KS3 maths worksheet

Sketching quadratic graphs – KS3 maths worksheet with answers Practise sketching quadratic graphs by finding out where the graph crosses each axis. This worksheet contains simple examples using factorising. It also includes the line of symmetry and locating the minimum point. Sketching quadratic graphs The KS3 maths worksheet is about sketching quadratic graphs, specifically parabolas. It guides students through the process of: The worksheet […]

Christmas activities – Best festive resources for EYFS, KS1, KS2 & beyond Deck the school halls ready for the festive season with these creative and educational activities...

Girl dressed in cat costume for World Book Day

World Book Day costume ideas 2025 – Teacher & pupil ideas Do you or your students need inspiration for your character getup this year? Read this list of famous literary characters and pick your fave...

World Book Day ideas for secondary schools

World Book Day ideas for secondary schools – Resources for 2025 The best resources, ideas and downloads to help you celebrate World Book Day this March...

GCSE English creative writing practical guide for students

GCSE English creative writing – Practical guide for students This GCSE English creative writing booklet will help secondary students develop their skills by focusing on the technical and stylistic aspects of fiction writing. It addresses common struggles in writing, such as grammar, sentence variety and the use of literary devices. By working through the sections, students can refine their ability to craft engaging, well-structured […]

Synonyms worksheet

Synonyms worksheet – Little Red Riding Hood activity This simple synonyms worksheet asks students to find more creative synonyms for typical words found in the traditional tale, Little Red Riding Hood. Words that pupils need to generate synonyms for include: alone, big, brave, dark, go, went and scared. Once they’ve generated their synonyms on the worksheet, students need to choose one of the […]

Debt lesson plan resources

Debt lesson plan – KS3 & KS4 financial education resources This download contains a debt lesson plan for KS3 and two debt lesson plans for KS4, including PowerPoints to show in class. Teaching students about debt is essential for building financial literacy, preventing bad habits, and promoting long-term stability. These debt lesson plans can help students make informed decisions, avoid debt traps, and will reduce […]

Safeguarding quiz

Safeguarding quiz – Staff PowerPoint of questions and answers This safeguarding quiz PowerPoint contains 128 slides of multiple-choice questions, ideal for staff briefings. Each set of 10-12 questions covers a mix of topics. Topics covered include: Safeguarding quiz The safeguarding quiz slides encompass a wide range of safeguarding areas to ensure staff are well-informed across all critical areas of safeguarding. The quiz uses multiple-choice […]

Free writing activity sheets for KS2 and KS3

Writing activity sheets – 15 news stories + KS2 writing challenges Each of these free writing activity sheets for KS2 and KS3 contain a hand-picked story from children’s current affairs magazine, The Week Junior. The accompanying creative resources that go with each news story are written by experienced teachers. We’ve made it so the activities can be used for 10-minute writing warm-ups and for homework, but you’ll […]

Earth Similarity Index space activity for KS3/4

Earth Similarity Index – Planet suitability activity for KS3/KS4 In this Earth Similarity Index activity, pupils look at a brief selection of details about the conditions and resources available on four different planetary bodies. They need to think about the challenges they would face on each of these worlds and what they might need to survive. (Note: water is good for more than drinking […]

Scatter graphs worksheet

Scatter graphs worksheet – KS3 PowerPoint and worksheet This free PowerPoint and worksheet cover plotting scatter graphs, identifying correlations and using lines of best fit. We use scatter graphs to represent two linked pieces of data. Once plotted, you can more easily find patterns and make estimates from it. Scatter graphs worksheet The scatter graphs worksheet contains six scatter graphs to have a […]

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National Consortium for Languages Education

How NCLE uses Principled Practice to support languages teaching < Bernardette Holmes MBE, Director, National Consortium for Languages Education (NCLE, at UCL IOE) Honorary Professor Dr Judith Rifeser, Associate Professor in Education; Director of Strategic Learning Futures (NCLE, at UCL IOE) > As the National Consortium for Languages Education (NCLE) – the DfE’s flagship programme for languages – prepares to launch its free, innovative, […]

Estimation KS3 lesson plan

Estimation KS3 – Convert one million pounds into coins Money can provide a powerful opportunity for KS3 estimation problems in which learners gain a sense of scale… A million pounds sounds like a lot of cash, but exactly how much is it really? Converting a vague notion of ‘wealth’ or ‘riches’ into actual pound coins can be an extremely useful and engaging way of […]

Proportional reasoning lesson plan

Proportional reasoning – Calculating voucher discounts KS3 lesson In this proportional reasoning lesson, students consider pairs of alternative discount vouchers in a restaurant and reason about which one will save them more money. This involves comparing percentage reductions when the total bill is of different sizes, and the answer depends on how much money is being spent. There are opportunities to consolidate understanding […]

Periodic table for KS3 and KS4

Periodic table for KS3 and KS4 – Print in colour or black and white This resource provides two high-quality printable images of the Periodic Table of Elements for KS3 and KS4. There are two versions to suit different teaching needs: one with clearly defined coloured groupings and another without any colour coding. The coloured version is perfect for helping students visually distinguish between element groups, such as alkali metals, […]

RSPB Birdwatch counting sheets

RSPB Birdwatch – 2025 school resources and survey sheets The RSPB Birdwatch is a UK-wide survey of birds. The Big Schools Birdwatch is a special school version of the initiative. Every year, 60,000 children take part, spending an hour outside recording the wildlife they see. RSPB Birdwatch 2025 dates The RSPB Birdwatch takes place during the spring term (early January to February half term). […]

Extinction KS3 lesson plan

Extinction KS3 – What is extinction and why does it matter? Dr Joanna Rhodes shares a selection of engaging KS3 activities to help learners understand how extinction happens – and why it matters… Based on current rates, the earth could be moving towards a mass extinction. Species are disappearing every day at a rate not measured in the geological record since the end of the dinosaurs. […]

Happy children wearing school uniform

School uniform – How schools get it right and wrong We weigh up the pros and cons of school uniforms, from purportedly promoting equality and focus, to the financial burden on parents...

Scary adjectives list

Scary adjectives – Spine-tingling setting adjectives word bank Enhance your pupils’ descriptive writing skills with this scary adjectives PDF resource. Designed for teachers, this versatile word mat is perfect for helping children craft chilling and atmospheric settings that elevate their creative writing. The resource is packed with an extensive list of carefully selected scary adjectives. It’s ideal for expanding vocabulary and inspiring pupils […]

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