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Back to school assembly resources

Back to school assembly – Secondary resource from TrueTube This back to school assembly for Key Stages 3 and 4 will help your students think about what they want to achieve on the next stage of life’s journey. There’s a short film, some games (Maze of Trust/Dizz-aster Area) and a PowerPoint presentation too. You might want to adapt the wording slightly depending on whether […]

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Persuasive writing techniques – Best resources & advice for KS3/4 Whether they're arguing for a good cause or selling the latest product, give your secondary students all the techniques and tricks they need to be able to write to persuade...

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Behaviour as communication – What are your learners telling you? It's tempting to assume that learners' behaviour results from conscious decision-making – but that's not always the case, says Amanda Wright

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Maths problem solving – Why schools should prioritise this skill Problem-solving is a crucial, yet somehow underserved component of maths lessons – and that needs to change, says Dr Ems Lord...

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Setting description – Resources & advice for writing outstanding settings Use these strategies and resources to give children the tools they need to create powerful settings for their stories...

BESA LearnED

5 reasons to attend… LearnED 2024: Education in Action 1. A choice of masterclasses As well as expert talks and networking opportunities, attendees can choose from a range of practical masterclasses to tailor their day, covering topics such as student success, digital tools, supporting staff, and much more. These sessions provide purposeful CPD that you can apply to your own primary or secondary setting […]

Percentage change KS3 lesson plan

Percentage change KS3 – Maths lesson plan Is 50% off a better deal than 50% extra free? This percentage change KS3 lesson helps students get to grips with the issues surrounding percentage change… Percentages crop up all over the place in daily life, and many people misinterpret and misunderstand them. This lesson helps to clarify students’ thinking about percentage change. As soon […]

Christmas bunting printable

Christmas bunting printable – Free classroom decoration PDFs This delightful Christmas bunting printable will make a great addition to your classroom decorations. We’ve got traditional triangular bunting in green, blue and red, featuring a snowflake design. There are also printable Christmas trees which will add a touch of seasonal charm to your classroom. The vibrant colours and festive design will create a warm […]

Reading strategies document

Reading strategies – Cross-curricular clasroom ideas Six whole school strategies for improving students' engagement with reading

12 days of Christmas lyrics

12 Days of Christmas lyrics – PowerPoint and PDF with images Use our 12 Days of Christmas lyrics in PowerPoint and PDF form to introduce your class to this classic Christmas song. The 12 Days of Christmas is a beloved Christmas song, and children are often excited to explore its lyrics. By presenting these lyrics in a visually appealing PowerPoint format, you can capture students’ attention […]

School staff chatting to each other, representing an inset day

Inset day – How to ensure everyone leaves feeling happy Everyone has an INSET regret, whether on the delivery or receiving end, says Charlotte Lander – so here’s how to make yours count every time

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EEF feedback – Evidence-based advice for teachers Dr Niki Kaiser explains how the Education Endowment Foundation’s evidence-informed feedback recommendations can improve your lessons

Illustration of people participating in arts subjects

Arts subjects – Could SHAPE be the new STEM? Tallulah Holley explains why arts, humanities and social sciences subjects need their own catch-all acronym – and why SHAPE may well be it

Children in corridor at Wootton Park School

Wootton Park School – Why we do community service Principal Dan Rosser explains why the spirit of community service is so important at Wootton Park School

Students taking part in English games KS3 activities

English games KS3 – Best offline and online games Boost secondary students' English skills with these fun, free-to-play interactive games (both offline and online)...

Illustration of people putting together jigsaw puzzle heart, representing empathy

Empathy – Why teachers can have too much of it It seems an almost heretical question for teachers, but … could too much empathy be a bad thing? Colin Foster suspects so...

KS3 English games templates and resources

KS3 English games – Editable templates and resources Incorporating KS3 English games into your lessons is an awesome way to inspire students to make choices, unleash their creative thinking and share ideas with their peers. The resources on offer in this download will help students delve deeper into their understanding of characters, events and themes. KS3 English games resources This download contains editable […]

Science Museum

5 reasons to try… CPD from the Science Museum Group Expert-led CPD provided by one of the country’s foremost custodians of scientific knowledge… The Science Museum Group Academy provides research-informed training and resources to primary and secondary teachers. Here, we explore how their courses support and empower teachers to develop their practice in and beyond the classroom. 1. Training from the world’s leading group of […]

Academy21

5 reasons to try… Academy21 Find out how this online alternative provision provider can help return students to class and get their learning back on track… 1. Fast intervention from day one With all school absences, early intervention is key to avoiding learning loss. Online alternative provision (AP) can be used to support learners at any time during the academic […]

Reading Solutions UK

The Inside Story – Reading Plus There’s a new name for the best-kept secret in edtech solutions – introducing Dreambox Reading Plus… 2024 Introducing the next transformative chapter in the Reading Plus journey with the unveiling of the new DreamBox Reading Plus logo. Expect the same unique programme – with a new look. 2003 – 2023 Since 2014, Reading Solutions UK […]

Creative writing KS3 lesson plan

Creative writing KS3 – Images & sticky notes lesson plan This creative writing KS3 lesson uses inspiring images and sticky notes to get learners producing some truly creative writing. Often students will say ‘I don’t know what to write’. The format of this lesson eradicates that barrier to learning and creativity. Use it to teach this important skill to students of all abilities (including your […]

Crime scene lesson plan

Crime scene lesson plan – Let students be forensic scientists Students will really enjoy the excitement of breaking out the black and yellow crime scene investigation tape and putting on disposable paper suits with this KS3 crime scene lesson plan… Prepare and carry out a full crime scene investigation. Students will practise a range of techniques that get them thinking scientifically about how to collect, […]

Football lesson plan

Football lesson plan – Making decisions under pressure In this KS3/4 football lesson plan, students need to make decisions under pressure and reflect on the effectiveness of their choices… Of course, there are few more chaotic environments than the FIFA World Cup, where key decisions separate heroes and villains. With the focus of many schools now on growth mindset development for their students, […]

Persuasive writing resources

Persuasive writing – Full KS3/4 scheme and resources This free persuasive writing scheme for KS3/4 by teacher James Tickle contains 17 lessons’ worth of material. It covers speeches, informal and formal letters, articles and more… Focus of lessons 1: Introduce students to the writing criteria and basic persuasive devices 2: Increase awareness of speech structure and persuasive devices specific to speeches 3: Practise […]

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EHCP – Navigating a path for families in a struggling system Debby Elley explores the need for a shift in our understanding and utilisation of EHCPs and how reimagining their role could provide families with a more stable foundation in an increasingly challenged system...

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