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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 […]

Young pupils in class, representing adaptive teaching

Adaptive teaching – What it looks like & why it’s important Adaptive teaching is about making reflective, real-time observations that allow you to change your teaching on the go...

Schoolgirl doing KS3 maths on board

KS3 maths – Fun games and lessons to try Improve your secondary students' mathematical fluency, confidence and reasoning with these free maths games and lesson ideas...

Design and Technology Progression Framework guidance

Design and Technology Progression Framework – Guidance The Design and Technology Progression Framework (included in this download) was developed by the Design and Technology Association in collaboration with the National Curriculum Expert Group for D&T. Design and Technology Progression Framework guidance This download contains a document full of guidance for teachers on understanding the Framework, covering: There are also ideas for how […]

Red Nose Day activities – Best 2025 school resources Friday 21st March is Red Nose Day – here's some ideas for having fun and fundraising for a great cause...

Teacher burnout work-life balance self-evaluation worksheet

Teacher burnout – Self-evaluation worksheet Raise awareness of teacher burnout with this free ‘Wheel of Teaching’ wellbeing resource. Teaching is one of the most fulfilling careers, but it can also be exhausting. Long hours, endless paperwork and the emotional demands of supporting pupils can quickly lead to teacher burnout. That’s why it’s crucial to take a step back, reflect and […]

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 – Classroom resources and activities Tackle some serious issues and open a dialogue about mental health in your classroom with these resources...

Safer Internet Day 2025 – Resources, lessons and ideas Use Safer Internet Day this February to educate children about being responsible online, with these fun, informative resources...

Integers in algebra lesson plan

Integers in algebra – Develop skills with an integer problem Solving an algebra problem that requires integer solutions provides an opportunity to develop students’ skills… In this lesson, students have to find a solution to a problem where the unknowns must be non-negative integers. This constraint means that the initial problem, which may appear to be quite open, in fact has a unique solution. Students […]

Children in school uniform sitting on wall, representing pupil premium

Pupil premium – A simple guide for school leaders What is pupil premium? Who receives it? What should schools spend it on? Find out all this and more with our simple guide...

Juliet's balcony, representing Romeo and Juliet analysis

Romeo and Juliet analysis – Great resources for KS3 and GCSE Studying Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers? Well there's no need for your lessons to have a tragic ending with these great resources, ideas and activities...

Three women cheerleading for Autism Awareness Week

Autism Acceptance Month – Best 2025 ideas and teaching resources Take part in Autism Acceptance Month at your school and raise money for a great cause...

Mental health worksheets

Mental health worksheets – Free printable activity sheets for KS2+ Use these free mental health worksheets to help children and young people understand what drains and recharges their emotional and mental energy. The separate resources for primary (Year 5 up) and secondary (Year 8 up) encourage reflection on daily stressors and restorative activities, providing practical tools for managing emotional wellbeing. Primary mental health worksheets The […]

Microbes experiment resource

Microbes experiment – KS3 science lesson plan This KS3 resource sets out a hands-on science experiment designed to help students understand how microbes spread and multiply. It introduces key concepts in microbiology through an engaging practical activity that replicates Louis Pasteur’s famous experiment, which disproved the idea of ‘spontaneous generation’. This resource provides a structured yet flexible practical activity that supports the […]

BIDMAS worksheets

BIDMAS worksheet – 4 first steps sheets with answers These four carefully thought-out BIDMAS worksheets have helped many classes take the first steps working with the order of operations. The full range of BIDMAS skills are covered. Designed for upper primary or early secondary school students, you can use these BIDMAS worksheets for work in class or as a homework. They are also excellent […]

LGBT History Month 2025 – Best resources for primary & secondary February is LGBT History Month so we've rounded up some great resources that you can use to educate and celebrate...

Bett Show – 2026 highlights, edtech trends & visitor tips Bett Show 2026 is on the horizon! Here's what to expect and why you should be there...

Creative writing structure KS3 lesson plan

Creative writing structure – Analyse how authors use structure Introduce learners to the structures used by authors to create specific effects, and see where it takes their own creative writing... I know I am not alone in feeling a sense of unease when planning to teach students to write about structure. Too often, delivery of this subject seems uninspiring and dull. Many English teachers […]

Debate on vaccines resources

Debate on vaccines – ‘Who decides?’ activity for KS3/KS4 By participating in this debate on vaccines, students will develop skills in research, arguing and empathy. Vaccination is a topic that generates passionate discussion and is highly relevant in modern society. This activity is designed for KS3/4 students and challenges them to engage critically with ethical, scientific and societal considerations surrounding vaccination. Learning outcomes Students […]

Science and robotics KS3 lesson plan

Science and robotics – KS3 lesson plan Are your students more intelligent than a piece of paper? Find out – and get them excited about robotics – with Dr Joanna Rhodes’ brilliant science lesson suggestions… We live in an age where robotics is commonplace. Robots build cars for us. They carry out medical operations. They can even check us into a hotel […]

Science of sleep KS3 lesson plan and resources

Science of sleep – KS3 lesson plan and resources Inspire students to engage with new research about a topic that’s extremely relevant for teens – the science of sleep. Scientists have discovered that our brains are bathed in fluid as we sleep. Tidal waves of this fluid flow and ripple across the surface of the brain with an effect that resembles washing. Engaging with […]

GCSE English speech lesson plan

GCSE English speech – Craft 15-second mini-speeches Get your students perfecting their persuasive powers with this free GCSE English speech lesson plan… We’ve all met those students you can hear minutes before they turn the corner of the corridor. Often, the one sure way of silencing them is inviting them to talk to the class. Whether in a small group or in […]

Computational thinking lesson plan

Computational thinking – ‘Sorting hat’ Micro:Bit lesson plan Help students understand that computers are only one part of the problem-solving process with this free computational thinking lesson plan… This lesson/series of lessons will give pupils an introductory understanding of key computational thinking skills. It will help them to discover that, in fact, computers don’t solve problems. Instead, we use them to aid the […]

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