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Blank lesson plan – Very simple template for secondary This straightforward yet highly effective blank lesson plan template will make your daily teaching tasks a little easier. This template is not intended for formal presentations or detailed submissions. Rather, it’s a practical tool for organising your thoughts and ensuring that you’re fully prepared for each class. Editable blank lesson plan The editable blank lesson […]

Holocaust Memorial Day assembly

Holocaust Memorial Day assembly – Primary and secondary This Holocaust Memorial Day assembly introduces students to Holocaust Memorial Day (held on 27th January) and how we can mark it. There are separate versions for secondary and primary (KS2) students. Holocaust Memorial Day assembly resources There are scripts and presentations that teachers and/or students can use together to deliver the school assembly. There is […]

French games download

French games – 5 language activities for KS2/3 These fun and engaging French games are perfect for five-minute starters or plenaries. They have been devised specifically for busy teachers with limited resources, budget and planning time, who want simple and effective ideas to use in the classroom. These French games cover core aspects of the primary French curriculum and allow learners to absorb […]

Simplifying ratios KS3 maths worksheet

Simplifying ratios – KS3 maths worksheet In this simplifying ratios worksheet, students need to fully simplify a ratio and write it as a unitary ratio. Questions range from procedural ones that develop fluency to problem-solving questions that draw from other topics. PDF and answers are included. Example simplifying ratios questions KS3 maths curriculum area Ratio, proportion and rates of change: Use ratio […]

Photo of woman sat at desk recording verbal feedback into a smartphone

Verbal feedback – How spoken messages can reduce workload Let’s stop writing feedback no one ever reads and instead embrace a smarter, more verbal approach to marking, says Gordon Cairns

Academy21

Why I love… Academy21’s online alternative provision and support Julia Holder, head of Apollo at Haybrook College, shares how their partnership with Academy21’s online provision has been a recipe for success… How do you work in partnership with Academy21 to support your students? We’ve worked with Academy21 for over 10 years. They deliver online alternative provision in our core subjects across KS3 and KS4, […]

illustration of a fist raised above barbed wire to convey notion of modern conflict

Conflicts – Healing divisions and promoting peace in school Steve Chalke reflects on how schools ought to respond to the personal and emotional impact of contemporary conflicts and warfare

Listening and speaking activities – 3 ideas for KS2/KS3 English These three listening and speaking activities come from the book Speak, Listen and Learn – Teaching resources for ages 7-13, published by Routledge. Each will improve children’s listening and speaking skills, self-confidence and motivation to learn. Each lesson worksheet includes learning objectives, guidance on preparation and organisation, an activity guide, and follow-up suggestions. These are […]

Celebrity Murder Mystery Algebra Lesson Activity

Maths murder mystery – Algebra lesson activity for KS3 maths This maths murder mystery is a great revision task. Use it with a whole class to cover key algebra topics. This includes expanding single brackets, substitution, nth term and solving equations. You can make the questions easier or more challenging to suit different classes and abilities. There’s also an extension task included to keep all […]

KS3 symmetry worksheets

KS3 symmetry – Logos reflective and rotational symmetry activity This KS3 symmetry resource will enhance students’ understanding of geometric concepts. It comprises two worksheets, both tailored to foster a deeper comprehension of symmetry. Reflective symmetry worksheet In this reflective symmetry worksheet, students will explore the fundamental principles of symmetry through a practical exercise. They need to identify and name the company logo, then draw […]

STEM Club activities booklet

STEM Club – 11 tried & tested extra-curricular science activities, challenges and projects Why set up a STEM Club? A school STEM Club is a fantastic way to enthuse pupils in the STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering and maths. STEM Clubs let both young people and adults enjoy STEM education activities for their own sake, without tying yourself to the curriculum. You don’t need a lot of […]

Students talking about retrieval practice in the classroom

Retrieval practice in the classroom – Boost long-term knowledge retention with this powerful learning strategy Use these retrieval practice examples, activities, templates and ideas to help students recall previously taught information...

Suffrage movement scheme of work

Suffrage movement – Resources and why to teach it This Suffrage movement download includes facts and statistics on pay, hours worked and career progression, as well as news articles, photos and other similar sources. Start your topic about the suffrage movement by looking at the present day. Discuss the current role of women before exploring these resources and asking students to consider this question: […]

Printable flags

Printable flags – 32 countries from around the world This free download includes printable flags for 32 countries from around the world, from Argentina to Uruguay. Printable flags Teaching ideas

KS3 maths worksheets

KS3 maths worksheets – 100+ problem-solving questions This KS3 maths worksheets booklet from White Rose Maths contains over 100 problem-solving questions. There’s also an answer booklet. You can also use these questions with GCSE pupils. Some problems are suitable for foundation and higher. Others are suitable for higher tier only. Example KS3 maths worksheets questions Max is saving to buy a computer […]

Drawing of a stick figure rendered as a wildlife photographer to evoke connotations of Sir David Attenborough

Authority – Why the best educators teach like Attenborough Teachers must be specialists, but also passionate advocates, says John Lawson – because if you don’t love your subject, why should your students?

Abrasion geography experiments PDF

Abrasion geography – How to demonstrate it in your classroom If you’re about to start your abrasion geography unit and want some practical ways to demonstrate this process to your pupils, this download features some cheap and easy ideas… Find the full instructions and teaching notes in the download. How to help students understand the language of landscapes Steve Brace explains how geography teachers can […]

Photo of teacher with finger raised to his lips to illustrate notion of classroom silence

Silent classroom – When (and when not) to use silence The notion of the 'silent classroom' may have fallen out of favour in recent years, but well-managed periods of silence still have their place, says Adam Riches

Prime numbers to 100 worksheets

Prime numbers to 100 – PDF worksheets for children We’ve created a set of printable prime numbers to 100 worksheets designed to make exploring prime numbers a breeze for your students. In the first worksheet, we’ve kept it simple. It’s a basic 100 square that allows children to dive into the world of prime numbers. Students need to identify and circle the primes, making […]

Glasdon UK Ltd

Secondary school necessities from Glasdon During the secondary school years, students enter a crucial stage of their academic journey that requires a well-rounded learning environment. This not only involves tackling more complex subjects but also ensuring a safe and supportive physical setting to foster effective learning beyond traditional academic topics. Promoting environmental responsibility Education goes beyond textbooks. Developing a sense […]

Seating plans – Free editable classroom templates and advice Seating plan download This download contains editable PowerPoint templates to help you set out a seating plan for your classroom. Choose from table clumps, tables in rows or our carpet positions plan. All you need to do is edit the tables to match your classroom, if necessary, then type in pupils’ names. There are also […]

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 […]

Sign outside cafe saying "Stop and have a coffee", representing persuasive writing techniques

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...

Illustration of boy shouting, representing the idea of behaviour as communication

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

Student standing in front of maths problem on board, representing maths problem solving

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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