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Collage of photographs depicting the environment, pupils and staff of Chase High School, Southend, Essex

Chase High School – Achieving our first ‘Good’ Ofsted rating Executive headteacher, Jamie Foster, reflects on how Chase High School shed its lowly local reputation and entered a new era of renewal...

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DSL supervision – Are you doing enough to look after your DSL? Sarah Cook outlines the pressing need for better supervision of designated safeguarding leads within secondary settings

Internet safety KS3 resources

Internet safety KS3 – Lesson plan and teacher’s notes Explore some of the basics when it comes to being online with this internet safety KS3 lesson plan and teacher’s notes. Open up a discussion among students about the way that technology and the internet has changed our lives. Discuss how we behave and how we communicate. This internet safety KS3 resource uses fun and […]

Science Museum

Explore a world of STEM careers at the Science Museum’s Technicians gallery A visit to Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery supports productive careers conversations with young people… Recreating the workplaces of technicians across the health science, creative arts, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors, the Technicians gallery at the Science Museum in London enables pupils to get hands-on with interactive exhibits that simulate job-related tasks. They’ll experience what […]

Films about identity resource pack

Films about identity – PSHE activity pack for KS2-4 This resource looks at six popular and impactful films about identity. It provides tips for the arrangement of an Into Film club, suggestions for film reviewing, and activities to enhance and support screenings. The films included are: There are activities suitable for all abilities. Start by focusing on an easier film, then move on to […]

Bar modelling maths resources

Bar modelling maths – Worksheets and CPD resources These free bar modelling maths resources from White Rose Education are perfect for primary or secondary pupils. All the worksheets involve addition and subtraction within 100 and come with answers to make marking easy. Part-whole worksheets The part-whole bar modelling maths worksheets introduce students to a bar model diagram. Pupils have to find missing values. […]

Cultural capital in education – How great school trips build it The best providers of educational visits will repay your investment of time and money with fantastic learning opportunities and brilliant ways to boost pupils’ cultural capital, as Teachwire explains… Building students’ cultural capital in education is a key part of giving them a broader understanding of the world around them. Not only does it help […]

Abstract sketch illustration of a young female figure with hands clasped in prayer, representing faith schools

Faith schools – Is it more ‘tolerant’ to defend them or ban them? Kevin Rooney contemplates whether the ‘tolerant’ thing to do would be to restrict or defend the faith schools model...

Cartoon illustration featuring visual indicators of the construction industry

Design and technology – A subject in terminal decline? Tony Ryan reflects on whether radical reforms can save the ailing subject of design and technology from curricular extinction...

Illustration of female symbol and fist, representing single sex schools

Single sex schools – What coed settings can learn from them Let’s stop asking girls to behave more like the worst of boys and start encouraging boys to emulate the best of girls, writes Natasha Devon...

Arithmetic sequence worksheet

Arithmetic sequence worksheet – Free KS3/4 maths resource This arithmetic sequence worksheet helps students master arithmetic sequences through an array of thoughtfully curated questions. It covers the application of nth-term formulas, providing learners with a solid foundation in this fundamental concept. This worksheet serves as an invaluable resource for classroom use, homework assignments, personalised one-on-one tutoring sessions and targeted interventions. We’ve included an […]

Persuasuve writing KS3 lesson plan

Persuasive writing KS3 – Boost skills with a Charlie Chaplin clip Use a classic film clip from Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator to kickstart a pacey persuasive writing KS3 lesson that will boost students’ writing skills… You can adapt this KS3 lesson to teach a variety of writing styles. Here, we will be looking at how it can help students to create a piece of persuasive […]

Dracula play resources

Dracula play – Post-1914 play unit for KS3/4 English Use these PowerPoints and worksheets as part of a 12-lesson unit of study using a Post-1914 play. They focus on the Dracula play by David Calcutt. Assessed piece of work The assessed piece of work in this unit is a Gothic story. In this task, students need to write a short Gothic story, using as […]

Elizabeth Blackwell activity pack

Elizabeth Blackwell activity pack – 19th-century doctor and feminist International Women’s Day is a great time to introduce pupils to Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female medical doctor in the United States. Use this free activity booklet to explore key facts about Elizabeth. There are also fun activities and discussion starters for your students. Activity ideas Use the examples on the included code breaker worksheet […]

Famous LGBT scientists activity pack

Famous LGBT scientists – Neena Schwartz activity pack Pride Month is a great time to introduce pupils to the achievements of famous LGBT scientists. Use this free activity booklet to explore key facts about Neena Schwartz – endocrinologist, feminist and LGBTQ+ advocate. There are also fun activities and discussion starters for your students. Activity ideas The LGBTQ+ Pride flag comprises rainbow colours. The […]

Black scientist booklet

Black scientist – Dr Shirley Ann Jackson booklet Use this free activity booklet to explore key facts about famous black scientist, Dr Shirley Ann Jackson. There are also fun activities and discussion starters for your students. This resource is perfect for Black History Month. Activity ideas Fill in the gaps in Dr Shirley Ann Jackson’s biography on the included worksheet. Use the first […]

Wind speed measurement instructions

Wind speed measurement – Make an anemometer with paper cups If you want to undertake a wind speed measurement investigation with your class, this two-page PDF explains how to: It’s the perfect activity for groups of three or four and can be done indoors or outdoors. It’s suitable for KS1-KS3 and touches on science (climate), maths (gathering data) and English (following instructions). You will need: […]

Checking Out Me History lesson plan

Checking Out Me History – Debate identity with John Agard’s poem This lesson introduces students to John Agard’s poem, Checking Out Me History while also addressing deeper social issues. These include Eurocentrism and potential gaps in the education system. By the end of the lesson, students should think about the wider world and things they don’t know about. They should also have the freedom to consider […]

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World History Encyclopedia

5 reasons to try… World History Encyclopedia 1. A reliable academic resource This free encyclopedia is not a wiki. Everything published on World History Encyclopedia is carefully reviewed by a full-time editorial team for compliance with academic standards. The team’s editorial policy is rather strict and even includes a “no AI” clause. They regularly refresh content to keep it up to date […]

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew│Endeavour

5 reasons to try… Endeavour – free plant and environmental science teaching resources from Kew 1. Teaching resources you can trust Endeavour has been created for schools by experts and teachers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Get pupils exploring nature-based solutions to some of humanity’s greatest challenges with resources grounded in Kew’s cutting-edge plant and fungal science research. Spark curiosity, encourage active participation, and support critical thinking with lessons […]

Teenagers in school uniform chatting, representing learning gap

Learning gap – Combatting the lasting impact of Covid Louise Pink explores the effective strategies schools are using to help children and young people move on from the legacy of Covid and succeed...

Comparisons in poetry lesson plan

Comparisons in poetry – J Cole and Tupac KS3/4 English lesson Use this PowerPoint lesson plan to help students learn how to make comparisons in poetry. To make the learning relatable to your students, this lesson focuses on the songs Change by J Cole and Changes by Tupac. Comparisons in poetry In this lesson students will: For more resources head to Miss Cole’s Shop on the TES.

Human geography resources

Human geography – KS3 sample lessons from This is Geography This human geography KS3 sample resource pack from This is Geography includes lessons on the following topics: Human geography resources Each lesson comes as a PowerPoint presentation with accompanying Word docs. There are also separate geography literacy and numeracy mats. This is Geography is the creator of over 700 lessons for KS2-5. Find the whole […]

SEA LIFE Centre activity pack

SEA LIFE Centre – Children’s activity packs (for ages 6 to 14) This fun, educational children’s activity pack will add an extra dimension to your school trip to your local SEA Life Centre and help you make more of your day. There are fun things to do before your visit, as well as on the day. Why not get everyone started right now with the pre-visit puzzles […]

Students in classroom learning a new language

Learning a new language – Unlocking more than just economic potential Learning a new language does more than simply fuel economic growth – let's dive into its impact on cognitive processes...

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