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National Space Academy

Book a science workshop with the National Space Academy Enrich your students’ science education with a free, curriculum-linked space science workshop at your school, led by the National Space Academy’s expert Space Advocates As part of the UK Space Agency’s Space to Learn programme, the National Space Academy is bringing hands-on space science sessions to secondary schools across the UK. These sessions are fully […]

Cognitive load theory poster

Cognitive load theory – Explanation and CPD poster for teachers Join us as we explore cognitive load theory – a powerful framework that can help you design lessons that maximise learning by reducing unnecessary mental effort… What is cognitive load theory? Cognitive load theory is based around the idea that our working memory can only deal with a limited amount of information at any one […]

National Poetry Day – Best 2025 poems, resources, assemblies and ideas Celebrate National Poetry Day 2024 with these great lessons, activities and ideas for KS1-KS4...

Teaching with Harry Potter resource pack

Harry Potter activities – Magical classroom resources and ideas Browse our ideas for teaching with Harry Potter and bring the magic of Hogwarts to your school...

A secondary school boy using a laptop speaks to a female teacher

LapSafe

Cost-effective charging solutions from LapSafe® Michelle Knox, Storage and Charging Specialist at LapSafe®, tells us why its ChargeLite® range can improve device management and save on vital space and budgets. The range consists of trolley solutions, a desk and wall unit, and a stand-alone locker. How does Chargelite™ benefit campuses and their staff? MK: ChargeLite™ has completely transformed the way […]

A group of secondary school students at the Science Museum

Science Museum

Explore a world of STEM careers at the Science Museum, London 1. Free, interactive careers gallery for KS3 and KS4 Introduce pupils to a world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) careers with a visit to Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery at the Science Museum, London. On a visit to the free, interactive gallery, pupils will learn about vital technical careers that help to save […]

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Access Mathematics Tests

5 reasons to try… Access Mathematics Tests Find out what’s working with your KS3 maths provision and what might need changing with this powerful, yet intuitive assessment 1. Accurately benchmark and understand ability Access Mathematics Tests (AMT) from Hodder Education was standardised during the 2023/24 academic year from a representative sample of 10- to 16-year-olds across the country. Teachers can reliably determine […]

Triangle, representing Pythagoras’ theorem questions

Pythagoras’ theorem questions – What students often get wrong about triangles When using Pythagoras’ Theorem, students will often muddle up calculating a hypotenuse with calculating a leg, notes Colin Foster...

Discursive writing resources

Discursive writing – Worksheets and creative ideas to try What is discursive writing? Discursive writing is a type of writing that explores a topic from various perspectives. It allows the writer to discuss different sides of an argument or issue. Discursive writing requires students to present a balanced and reasoned discussion on a particular topic, rather than just arguing for one side. If students […]

Student taking part in geography fieldwork

Geography fieldwork – How to make it effective Gather your maps and head outside to give pupils a meaningful geography experience they won’t soon forget...

Delivery man on scooter, representing speed distance time maths problem

Speed distance time – Maths problem to try in class, with solution In this lesson, students learn how to work out any one of speed, distance or time, when the other two quantities are given...

New teacher standing in front of whiteboard, representing Progress 8

Progress 8 – What is it and why does it matter to teachers? Kit Betts-Masters explains how the stories told by your assessment data can lead to constructive learning conversations with your students...

Boy with schoolbag sitting on floor looking at phone, representing poor school attendance

School attendance – What causes absence & how to tackle it As rates of persistent absence continue to climb, what can schools and policymakers do about it?

The Lexonik team celebrating the company's 15th birthday

Lexonik

Lexonik: “Our reading age gains are rapid” CEO Sarah Ledger reflects on the growth of literacy business Lexonik, as it celebrates its 15th birthday… 30 Second Briefing Lexonik is a leading literacy intervention provider, achieving outstanding reading age gains. It’s staffed by literacy experts and former teachers, and delivers innovative tech to track progress. How does Lexonik transform lives through literacy? SL: […]

Animal welfare lesson plan

Animal welfare lesson plan – RSPCA resource for KS3 In this animal welfare lesson plan, students will plan a campaign on an animal welfare issue... Animal welfare lesson plan learning objectives Included in this lesson plan Starter activity Show students a selection of RSPCA campaign posters. Ask them what aspects of the posters they think are effective. Explain to students that they are going […]

Question marks drawn on different coloured cards, representing assessment for learning

Assessment for learning – Transformative teaching strategies to try Revolutionise teaching and learning in your classroom with these expert assessment for learning strategies...

Children in school uniform doing collaborative learning

Collaborative learning – What it is and how to benefit from it If used appropriately, collaborative learning can do wonders for your learners' confidence and engagement...

A single line depicting a flower, representing children's grief

Children’s bereavement – How teachers can help grieving pupils Develop staff understanding, skills and confidence in dealing with children's grief with this helpful advice...

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Academy21

5 reasons to try… online AP in hybrid learning models Find out how Academy21 can help you engage students, augment your staff’s expertise and organise your reintegration planning… 1. Student engagement Online AP providers are specialised in driving student engagement. Teams of expert educators will often leverage innovative teaching methods to keep students engaged and encourage class participation, while respecting challenges and individual preferences. Academy21, […]

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Wesleyan

Phased retirement from teaching… can it work for you? Retirement can be one of life’s most joyful and exciting prospects – and for some teachers it can’t come soon enough. For others though, teaching is a lifetime of work that can be hard to leave behind. The very idea of leaving the classroom for the final time takes quite some getting used to. That’s […]

KS3 creative writing – Resources for teaching plot and setting Whether students want to create an epic adventure in a fiery inferno or tense tale in a sleepy town, make sure they create a compelling plot and a fully realised setting with these resources...

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas KS3 scheme of work

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas KS3 – Complete scheme of work This complete scheme of work for KS3 focuses on John Boyne’s novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas KS3 scheme of work This free download contains the following: Learning objectives Exam-style question Looking at the included extract, how does Boyne present the theme of friendship in The Boy in […]

Young children taking part in National Fitness Day

National Fitness Day – Best 2024 resources for schools Get kids moving on National Fitness Day and put them on a healthy and active path for life...

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas teaching resource

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – Best resources for KS2 and KS3 If you want to use John Boyne's book and the film adaptation to teach the difficult subject of the Holocaust, we've picked out some of the best activities, worksheets and ideas to use in your classroom...

Children listening to teacher outside on school trips

School trips – Ultimate teacher guide & 100+ venue ideas There’s lots to think about when organising and leading an educational excursion, but these pointers will help set you on the road to success…

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