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Renaissance

Why I love… Renaissance Accelerated Reader Katharine Beckett discusses the impact of Renaissance’s reading practice and assessment solutions… About us Katharine Beckett is associate director of English at the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, which manages 41 primary, secondary and post-16 schools across the North of England, from Redcar to Nottinghamshire How did you first hear about it? KB: We introduced Accelerated […]

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National Centre for Computing Education

Why I love… CPD from the NCCE Find out how you and your ICT colleagues can benefit from the CPD courses offered by the National Centre for Computing Education… About me Andrea Tyrrell Andrea is a head of faculty at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls, juggling various roles as a mum, ECT mentor, staff governor, associate professional development leader and advocate […]

Two secondary school students sitting at a desk in a library with a teacher

Academy21

5 reasons to use… Academy21 for internal alternative provision Find out how you can bolster your support provision without breaking your budget, thanks to this online AP provider… 1. Flexibility One key challenge for schools running internal AP is embedding the tailored support their students need within their existing schedules. Academy21 offers a unique environment where students benefit from a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum […]

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National Autistic Society

5 ways to help parents address autistic pupils’ toileting challenges 30 Second Briefing Toileting can be a significant hurdle for autistic children, and parents often turn to teachers for guidance. Lorraine MacAlister, autism training consultant for the National Autistic Society and co-author of Toilet Training and the Autism Spectrum, shares key strategies that teachers can use to support families through this important developmental stage. 1. […]

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British Council

5 reasons to… join in International Education Week 30 Second Briefing When asked, 70% of parents interviewed believe their child should have more access to international opportunities through their school [source: NCLE survey of parent attitudes 2024]. Join the British Council’s International Education Week, 18–22 November, for inspiration, resources, events and challenges to help you boost international education in your school. 1. Online […]

Glacier 3D model

Glacier 3D model – Printable paper Icelandic glacier resource This resource is a simplified, printable 3D cut-out model of an Icelandic glacier. It’s an engaging, hands-on tool that brings the science of glaciers to life in the classroom. The glacier 3D model shows: Glacier 3D model instructions Cut out the curve in the middle of the base. It’s easier if you push a pen […]

Remembrance assembly resources

Remembrance assembly for KS2/3 – What have we learnt? What can the world learn from the poppy fields of Flanders? This Remembrance assembly, taken from 21st Century Assembly and Classroom Activities by Will Ryan, answers this important question. The download contains a script outlining the history of WW1 and prompts students to reflect on what we should learn from it. Remembrance assembly This KS2/3 Remembrance assembly recounts the […]

The Tempest quotes posters

The Tempest quotes – 10 posters and quote worksheet for KS3/4 This download includes 10 posters featuring key quotes from William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. There’s also a worksheet (in PDF and Word doc formats) with these quotes on for students to make notes on as you read through the play. The Tempest quotes The following quotes from The Tempest are included in this poster pack: “O, […]

Two paper heads, linked together by white shoelace, representing relationships and sex education

Relationships and sex education – Advice for secondary teachers We cover the importance of teaching RSE, how to teach consent, how to keep parents in the loop and more...

An Inspector Calls class quotes resource

An Inspector Calls class quotes – Questions, quotes & activities This free An Inspector Calls class quotes resource contains question prompts, example answers and a mind map for students to record their ideas. There are also selected quotes from An Inspector Calls about social class that you can discuss using a visualiser, or print out the document to use as a handout. Writing tasks The […]

KS3 history worksheets

KS3 history worksheets – Covering Tudors, WW1 & more This 31-page KS3 history worksheets pack is perfect for uploading to your online learning platform or printing out to give to pupils. Use these KS3 history worksheets as separate homework tasks or use the booklet as a standalone activity. KS3 history worksheets These worksheets cover the following topics for KS3: Specific worksheets include: Cre8tive Resources […]

Directed numbers KS3 lesson plan

Directed numbers – Adding and subtracting KS3 lesson plan In this KS3 lesson, links are made to the science topic of electricity to help learners understand adding and subtracting directed (positive and negative) numbers. Lots of learners have heard that ‘two minuses make a plus’ but may not apply this rule correctly or have much sense of when or why it is the case. […]

A male secondary school student sitting at a laptop with a tutor

Academy21

5 reasons why… online AP works for early intervention 30 Second Briefing As the leading online alternative provision specialist, Academy21 offers a flexible, DfE-accredited online AP for schools, local authorities, and Multi-Academy Trusts. Our early intervention services support students who show early signs of not engaging with their studies, helping them stay motivated through high quality, live subject teaching and wellbeing interventions. By effectively […]

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NATRE

Why I love… the Strictly RE conference Head of religious studies Chris Giles shares his experiences of an in-person event that RE teachers won’t want to miss… About Me Chris Giles Job role: Head of religious studies Our school: South Bromsgrove High, Worcestershire A sense of community As a secondary teacher of religious studies, I’m thrilled for the return of the in-person […]

Pupil voice – A guide to meaningful involvement Effective pupil voice gives young people a stake in their learning and helps them understand how they can bring about change in a democratic system...

Quiet children getting on with work in school

Quiet children – How to unlock their hidden potential Some pupils demand more teacher time than others, but we should make sure to celebrate the quiet children in our classrooms too...

Collage of children's and YA LGBT books

LGBT books – Best children’s and YA stories for schools Make sure your library shelves are as inclusive as you’d like your school to be, with these empowering and empathetic reads...

The front cover of Teach Secondary issue 13.7

Teach Secondary issue 13.7 is OUT NOW! In any line of work, there will always be some level of tension between a need to respect tradition and precedent, and the necessity for things to always be progressing and moving forward. Teaching is perhaps one of the sectors in which those tensions can be most keenly seen and felt. There’s an expectation that […]

Alcohol KS3 PSHE lesson

Alcohol KS3 – 5 PSHE lessons with resources KS3 is the perfect time to educate young people on the dangers and perils of misusing alcohol. By educating young people in the effects of alcohol early on, we can change the way people use alcohol when they are older. Many students do not understand that it is a depressant; a drug that works to […]

Connect 4 algebra worksheet

Algebra Connect 4 – Game for KS3 / KS4 maths This algebra resource tasks students with playing a Connect 4 style game of connecting four squares to learn about how to substitute in simple and more complex algebraic expressions. Pupils work in pairs. The aim is to get a connect four – this can be straight across, diagonal or straight up the sheet. This algebra […]

Shakespeare portrait lesson plan

Shakespeare portrait – Learn about the man himself in KS3 English Before you introduce learners to the works of Shakespeare, it’s worth looking at his portrait. Help students get to know the man himself with this KS3 lesson plan… You are about to start a Shakespeare set text with your students. It may be the first time they have tackled one of ‘The Works’ or they […]

Photo of two teenage students completing a practical activity using a resource contained within a classroom display

Classroom displays – Advice, ideas & free teaching resources Make your classroom walls work harder with these tips and pointers from fellow teachers...

Girl wearing eye-test glasses, representing visual impairment support in schools

Visual impairment support in schools – Advice & case studies With some preparation and imaginative thinking, your lessons can be as engaging for visually impaired pupils as they are for everyone else...

Mental health posters

Mental health posters – Self-care and self-respect guides These mental health posters are a great way to foster a positive and supportive environment in your classroom. Download and display them to contribute to students’ wellbeing and self-esteem. Use these mental health posters to encourage students to develop self-care habits and boost their self-confidence. They are great to display during Children’s Mental Health Week (February), […]

Illustration showing young boy standing in front of giant laptop to convey impact of screen time on youth mental health

Student mental health – Why teens struggle with their social development, and what the solution might be Alex Standish ponders whether schools might need a reset if they’re to accommodate the needs of what some have dubbed the ‘Anxious Generation’...

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