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International Women’s Day ideas – 2025 resources for KS2-KS4 International Women's Day is in March so mark this important occasion in school with amazing learning opportunities via these great resources...

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Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation

Your students onstage with Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation Bethany Appleton, Schools Manager at Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation, explains why Shakespeare Schools Festival is the perfect arts participation programme for young people of all ages… About me Bethany Appleton is Schools Manager at Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation Who is the Festival for? Shakespeare Schools Festival is for all young people aged 8–18. From Inverness […]

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Academy21

The Next Big Thing: Tech-driven inclusion from Academy21 Find out how, with the right digital solutions in place, no student needs to miss out on high-quality teaching… The trend Technology can pave the way to a truly inclusive education. From AI-powered learning pathways, to SEN friendly assistive tools, digital solutions enable schools to personalise learning and meet students’ unique needs. At Academy21, the […]

The front cover of Teach Secondary magazine issue 14.2

Teach Secondary’s March 2025 issue is OUT NOW! As expected, the exhibition floor at the Bett 2025 show this past January was dominated by AI-related offerings. There were a considerable number of companies showing off the ways in which their AI solutions could help teachers and leaders take care of their student assessments, of course – but also some less obvious applications of […]

Illustration of dial from green to red, representing Ofsted Inspection Framework

Ofsted Inspection Framework – Pros, cons and advice from experts The Ofsted Inspection Framework allows schools to take fundamental steps forward in developing best practice, but are there downsides too?

Self harm support for teachers and schools

Self harm support – Free guidance for teachers and schools Supporting students who self-harm can be challenging. However, with the right resources and strategies, teachers can make a significant difference. These self harm support resources are from SORTS – a team of academic psychologists at the University of Cambridge. The team co-developed the resources with mental health professionals, school staff and young people. This ensures […]

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Venn diagram probability – Why it can lead to confusion In this lesson, students learn how probabilities can be calculated by using the correct regions of a Venn diagram...

Teenager writing essay, representing point evidence explain

Point evidence explain – Why we can do better than this approach When it comes to teaching students how to write essays, we can do better than the 'PEE' approach...

Cartoon illustration showing small figures alongside a large monitor and notebook with programming instructions to connote concept of coding

Teaching coding – Simple steps to help you start & succeed Learn how to effectively teach coding in school with this practical guidance...

Teenagers doing science practical

Science practical – Ensuring yours goes without a hitch As any science teacher knows, practical lessons are often challenging, but can also be hugely rewarding...

Plant growing out of pile of coins, representing school fundraising ideas

School fundraising ideas – How to secure the money you need What fundraising avenues are available to schools and what does it take to generate revenue in an effective, sustainable way? Join us as we find out...

Smling businesswoman, representing work experience placements

Work experience placements – Organise an outreach event Angela Edwards looks back on the efforts that went into organising Gloucestershire’s largest ever educational employment outreach event – and what local schools got out of getting involved...

Stressed designated safeguarding lead

Designated safeguarding lead – How to beat burnout DSLs can be particularly susceptible to burnout – here's how to make the role more sustainable...

Cultural capital – What it is, and why your students need it Join us as we explore the importance of cultural capital and the ways it enriches students' experiences...

The dictionary entry for 'history' highlighted in pink, representing History National Curriculum

History National Curriculum – What should we teach and why? With the National Curriculum set to undergo extensive reform, now is the ideal time to extend the history offered at secondary school – and have students study the subject for longer...

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Apps for Good

Why I love… Apps for Good’s free, introductory computing courses for secondary school students Teacher Fraser Christie explains how his students benefited from these engaging, practical sessions… About me Name: Fraser ChristieJob role: Principal Teacher of ComputingWhat I love the most: “The resources are high-quality and visually appealing, proving a one-stop shop that doesn’t require a lot of preparation – they’re good to go.” Industry engagement opportunities Students got […]

Heat transfer fast food packaging D&T lesson plan

Heat transfer – Fast food packaging D&T lesson plan Get students excited about the link between scientific theory and product development with this heat transfer product design lesson plan from Andy Mitchell… Fast food is so familiar to young people. It can provide a real-world example of where design really matters. Helping students understand the science behind the industry, then turning this into an […]

3D shapes KS3 lesson plan

3D shapes KS3 – Design a shape sorter toy in maths Making a child’s toy can promote careful planning and understanding of 3D shapes in KS3 maths lessons… Shape sorter toys will be familiar to most students – particularly if they have a younger sibling. Designing and making one can be a good challenge for those in Key Stage 3. It requires a lot of careful […]

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Into Film

5 reasons to try… Into Film Expand your students’ creative and professional horizons by showing them how to go about pursuing a career in the screen industries… 1. Resources that connect Careers in the screen industries span all subjects, skills and interests. Whatever you teach, you’ll find free resources linking curriculum learning to careers. Heads of year, careers teachers and leaders […]

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First Ink

Introducing ‘The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King’ Unforgettable characters Meet Patch Simmons, a character who’s sure to win over your students with his dramatic spirit and comedic misadventures. In the grand tradition of beloved icons like Bridget Jones and Georgia Nicolson, Patch is determined to make this the year he finds true love. What’s the plot? When two intriguing new boys join […]

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Raspberry Pi Foundation

Review – AI Safety resources from the Raspberry Pi Foundation Meet the looming opportunities and concerns of the AI revolution head-on with these safety resources aimed at KS3 learners… The rapid development and growing adoption of artificial intelligence technologies has caused school leaders to grapple with all manner of questions regarding ethics, safety and the wellbeing of their school community. Of these, there are perhaps […]

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Raspberry Pi Foundation

5 reasons to try… AI safety resources to navigate AI responsibly The Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google DeepMind offer AI safety resources to help prepare today’s students for daily lives and jobs that will be very different to ours… 1. Adaptable learning resources The new AI safety resources consist of three highly adaptable sessions: Each session includes lesson plans, slide decks, worksheets and other teaching materials. […]

Expanding brackets algebra lesson

Expanding brackets – Algebra lesson for KS3 maths This KS3 expanding brackets maths resource focuses on teaching students how to expand algebraic brackets. It includes progressively challenging tasks to support different levels of understanding: Structure of this expanding brackets resource The resource encourages independent work and discussion of solutions. It follows a mastery approach, aiming for deep understanding rather than surface-level knowledge. For […]

Analytical writing progression document and poster

Analytical writing – Progression document and poster for KS3/4 Analytical writing progression document This analytical writing progression document from Gaurav Dubay and Windsor Academy Trust outlines the expected development of analytical writing skills from Year 7 to Year 11. It provides guidance for teachers to help students refine their analytical writing, focusing on structuring arguments, embedding textual evidence and evaluating the writer’s intent. Throughout […]

Revision techniques resource pack

Revision techniques – Editable templates for 10 effective methods This free download offers a clear and simple collection of ten highly effective revision techniques designed to make classroom revision more structured, engaging and impactful. Each revision technique comes with editable blank templates to download, worked examples, and stretch-and-challenge suggestions, making it easy to implement straight away. With its practical, no-nonsense approach, this resource is […]

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