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Teacher interview questions – How to nail your next interview Getting hired as a teacher can be a daunting process – here's how to get through the interview stage and secure your dream job...

Free resources for teaching drama

Teaching drama – First lesson plan and tips for putting on a play Teaching drama for the first time Are you new to teaching drama? Or would you like some new ideas for teaching your first drama class? This download contains a 12-page PDF of teaching material for just one class. For every goal listed, there are several drama activity options you can choose from, depending on the […]

LapSafe

The role of charging trolleys in education A practical solution for managing learning devices, charging trolleys can store, charge, and even update devices in volume while supporting sustainability... In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, access to technology has become synonymous with learning opportunities. Providing devices such as laptops, Chromebooks, and tablets to students is not just beneficial but essential for fostering […]

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Knowledge gap – Techniques for beyond surface-level teaching Elevate students' potential by going beyond superficial knowledge and implementing techniques that create lasting learning...

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Chester Zoo

5 reasons to visit… Chester Zoo Here’s what a WILD school trip to Chester Zoo has to offer your students… 30 Second Briefing Chester Zoo is a conservation charity that welcomes over 130,000 young people on educational visits each year. The zoo is passionate about conservation education and wants to inspire as many educators and learners as possible about the importance of […]

Fake news lesson

Fake news lesson – KS3 computing plan Encourage students to interrogate the information they find online with Terry Freedman’s fake news lesson plan… In 2016, a man in the USA drove hundreds of miles to a pizza restaurant and opened fire. In India, mobs lynched people they thought were abusing children, because of what they’d read on WhatsApp. What this means is […]

Worksheets for mental health

Worksheets for mental health – Wheel of life activity These worksheets for mental health will help students get a big-picture perspective on their quality of life and wellbeing. Starter activity First, ask students to think about the areas that have a primary influence on people’s health and wellbeing. You can do this as a large group discussion, in talk partners or as small groups. […]

LGBT terms – Sexuality and gender identity glossary for schools Across the areas of criminal justice, child protection and education, you’ll find an array of bodies, organisations and agencies that make their use of LGBT terms very clear in both their policies and practice. It’s helpful for schools to maintain consistency and continuity with wraparound services in order to promote shared understanding and mutual respect. […]

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Rote learning – How far can memorisation take students? Is rote learning an effective teaching strategy? What about when it comes to times tables? We delve into the pros and cons of this teaching style...

Food tech ks3 activities

Food tech KS3 – Explore prep, health and nutrition with potatoes Believe it or not, the topic of the humble spud can easily fill a one-hour lesson. Don’t believe us? Take a look at this potato-themed food tech KS3 lesson plan… A potato-based food tech KS3 lesson can be an exciting way to highlight the differences between the many varieties of this tasty tuber and the […]

Homework menu – Editable takeaway-style PowerPoint This homework menu sheet takes the format of an editable, printable PowerPoint template. It’s designed to engage students and make homework an enjoyable and varied experience. Engaging format The takeaway menu format is visually appealing and familiar to students, making homework less intimidating and more enticing. Customisable homework menu This homework menu PowerPoint template is […]

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Maths teaching – Addressing educational inequality Tom Francome explains how a new, evidence-informed curriculum is seeking to reimagine how maths is taught at KS3

Shakespeare lesson

Introduction to Shakespeare lesson – KS3 lower-ability plan Here, Jo Tweedale shares a gentle but stretching introduction to Shakespeare lesson that every student can access… Introduction to Shakespeare lesson Inclusivity is a vital element of all teaching, of course – but instead of considering ‘differentiation’, why not try thinking about ‘personalisation’? The idea of tailoring a lesson to meet the specific, individual needs […]

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Bloom’s Taxonomy – What it is and how to use it in school Kit Betts-Masters unpacks the reasons why Bloom’s Taxonomy is a classic learning theory that can still spark innovation...

Neon

5 reasons to try… Neon 1. Inspire students with STEM jobs of the future What careers does the future hold? It’s hard to imagine the future, but engineers work to improve people’s lives and help solve some of the planet’s most challenging problems. Inspire your class by showing them what a future career in engineering might look like. Get free […]

Reading Solutions UK

5 reasons to try… DreamBox Reading Plus Unlock your students’ reading skills with this powerful and adaptive online programme… 1. Create engaged, confident readers With Reading Plus, each student is placed on a personalised reading journey following a baseline assessment. This explicitly targets their strengths and skills gaps while encouraging reading for pleasure. The content library caters to students’ interests, as they […]

Academy21

Myth-busting online AP Online alternative provision expert and headteacher of Academy21, Clare Brokenshire, debunks the misconceptions around online AP and reveals its transformative potential Myth 1: Online AP students will never return to school When it’s right for the student, reintegration into full-time, mainstream schooling is Academy21’s ultimate goal. We work in partnership with schools and local authorities […]

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Maths teachers – Could colleagues benefit from your knowledge? Ama Dickson explains how your maths department's expertise could be channelled into CPD for co-workers in other subjects...

Simplifying expressions PowerPoint

Simplifying expressions – Formulae and expressions PowerPoint This nine-lesson simplifying expressions PowerPoint takes students from the most basic simplifying up through substitution and proof of formulae. The lessons focus on these questions. Can I: What’s the difference? A formula shows you how to calculate something – it will contain an equals sign. Eg. Area of a rectangle = length × width (A […]

Factorising worksheet

Factorising worksheet – 30 algebra questions for KS3/4 This factorising worksheet is an invaluable resource for students seeking to reinforce their algebraic skills. With a total of 30 questions, accompanied by solutions, it offers ample opportunities for rote practice. This ensures a thorough understanding of the fundamental concept of factorising equations. Designed to cater to both Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage […]

Solving simultaneous equations graphically worksheet

Solving simultaneous equations graphically – KS3 worksheet This solving simultaneous equations graphically worksheet features questions on solving simultaneous equations in three sections. Solving simultaneous equations graphically The first two sections fit onto two sides of A4 and part 3 is the extension. There is also an answer sheet. There is a RAG table for students to mark their progress. You can amend […]

KS3 physics lesson plan

KS3 physics – Space travel lesson plan and worksheets Broaden students’ horizons with a thrilling journey through the science of space travel. This download includes the full KS3 physics lesson plan and seven accompanying worksheets. A few years ago, the NASA/SpaceX Dragon capsule made a successful visit to the ISS. This was the first partnership with a private company to come this close to […]

Plastic bags science resource

Plastic bags – Animals and the environment resource This resource is from literacy resources website Plazoom’s Topical Tuesdays collection. It introduces children to the effects of plastic bags on animals in the ocean via news article from The Week Junior. The article discusses how traditional plastic bags can stay around for 1,000 years. It also looks at what alternatives we have for a […]

Improving vocabulary KS3 lesson plan

Improving vocabulary KS3 – Free English lesson plan Encourage students to develop their vocabulary through these thoughtful and creative ‘improving vocabulary’ KS3 activities from Caroline Parker… It is important for students to be confident when faced with any unseen text, in any subject. Having a wide vocabulary on which they can comfortably rely is key. These teaching ideas aim to guide students towards […]

KS3 art lesson plan

KS3 art – Mix music and art with this free lesson plan Take your cue from Kandinsky and get students to cross-pollinate their creative talents with this free KS3 art lesson plan. The aim of this lesson, inspired by the artist Kandinsky, is to shake students’ perception of subjects in isolation and to go on a creative journey that combines dance, drama, music, painting and more. As […]

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