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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas KS3 scheme of work

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas KS3 – Complete scheme of work This complete scheme of work for KS3 focuses on John Boyne’s novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas KS3 scheme of work This free download contains the following: Learning objectives Exam-style question Looking at the included extract, how does Boyne present the theme of friendship in The Boy in […]

Young children taking part in National Fitness Day

National Fitness Day – Best 2024 resources for schools Get kids moving on National Fitness Day and put them on a healthy and active path for life...

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas teaching resource

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – Best resources for KS2 and KS3 If you want to use John Boyne's book and the film adaptation to teach the difficult subject of the Holocaust, we've picked out some of the best activities, worksheets and ideas to use in your classroom...

Children listening to teacher outside on school trips

School trips – Ultimate teacher guide & 100+ venue ideas There’s lots to think about when organising and leading an educational excursion, but these pointers will help set you on the road to success…

Factorising quadratic equations bingo game

Factorising quadratic equations – Bingo game for KS3/4 game This engaging 30-question bingo game, focused on factorising quadratic equations, makes learning algebra fun and interactive. It comes with 40 different ready-to-print bingo cards, ensuring a variety of combinations to keep students engaged. The set also includes a teacher checklist to facilitate the easy verification of winning cards, making the game run smoothly and efficiently. […]

Research project lesson plan

Research project – KS3 English non-fiction lesson plan With a little help from Louise Hooper’s engaging lesson plan, your learners will undertake a research project and take their reporting skills to the next level… Asking students to write ‘in their own words’ can sometimes feel like an impossible task. So often the first instinct is to reach for Google. Pupils then attempt to […]

Solving simultaneous equations

Solving simultaneous equations – Fun McDonald’s PowerPoint Dive into the world of algebra with this engaging and interactive fast-food-themed PowerPoint, designed to help students practice solving simultaneous equations. In this activity, students will determine the cost of individual items on a McDonald’s menu based on various orders placed by different pairs of friends. The PowerPoint combines fun with education, ensuring that students […]

Crystallization KS3 lesson plan

Crystallization KS3 – ‘Make your own crystals’ lesson plan Take learners into a spectacularly beautiful world with Dr Joanna Rhodes’ fascinating and creative crystallization KS3 lesson plan… Snow is a simple but complex substance. If you are lucky enough to observe it under the microscope before it melts you will see that snowflakes are staggeringly beautiful. More permanent crystals like diamonds, rubies, emeralds and […]

Negative space art lesson

Negative space art – ‘Impossible task’ KS3 lesson plan This negative space art lesson plan presents students with an apparently impossible task. It’s a brilliant way to get them thinking flexibly about the world around them… One of the things I find myself saying to students on a regular basis is, “trust your eyes, not your brain”. They often find it very difficult to […]

Senior teachers attending a MATPN event

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5 reasons to try… MATPN 1. Real-time answers to your challenges MATPN was created to offer a space for MAT senior leaders to come together and discuss strategies for implementing real change. We offer a range of events throughout the year, and each events’ agenda is carefully curated to discuss relevant topics and address the most immediate challenges affecting MATs […]

Book cover lesson plan

Book cover lesson plan – Making assumptions about texts How many times have you heard someone say you should never judge a book by its cover? Well, this book cover lesson plan ignores this advice and does exactly that... This simple but transferable lesson allows pupils to ‘get things wrong’ without fear of recrimination. It builds their confidence in making assumptions about texts and […]

Prime numbers KS3 lesson plan

Prime numbers KS3 – Explore what makes them special Some numbers are definitely more important than others. This prime numbers KS3 lesson plan can help to transform students’ mathematical understanding… Sometimes students are aware of prime numbers as those whose only factors are “one and itself”. This definition can lead to ambiguity about whether 1 itself should or should not be counted as prime. […]

Atomic structure KS3 lesson plan

Atomic structure KS3 – ‘Particle zoo’ science lesson & worksheets Explore the fascinating world of atoms with Dr Joanna Rhodes’ intriguing atomic structure KS3 activities… “Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is opinion.” Democritus, 460-370BC Invite your students to follow the journey from Greek philosophy to quantum mechanics to unravel the mysteries of matter and blur the lines between chemistry and physics. […]

Group of red game pieces, surrounding a blue game piece, representing collective punishment

Collective punishment – Is it always wrong in schools? What is collective punishment and does it work? What are the alternatives? We explore this controversial teaching tactic...

Paper speech bubbles on yellow background, representing stammering in children

Stammering in children – Teaching advice from the experts Learn what you can do to stop a pupil’s stammer from getting in the way of their learning and development...

A schoolboy using a laptop in a classroom

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What schools need to look for when investing in technology Need to know Education has experienced a profound metamorphosis, with digital and blended learning taking centre stage – and it’s a change that’s here to stay. However, these novel learning approaches pose unique challenges for schools, challenges that we understand and are here to help you navigate. Students now need to collaborate in tandem with […]

Lifebelt around abacus, representing dyscalculia teaching strategies

Dyscalculia teaching strategies – Signs, what to do & games to play What is dyscalculia, how can teachers spot it and what's the best way to teach those with it? Our experts explain all...

Standard form – Activities for KS3 maths Use these free activities to help your KS3 pupils understand how to write numbers and calculations in standard form...

Physical geography – KS3 sample lessons This sample resource pack from This is Geography includes two lessons on physical geography. Each comes as a PowerPoint presentation and with accompanying Word docs. There are also separate resources for DIRT (Directed Improvement and Reflection Time), self assessment and peer assessment. What is a fragile environment? Learning objectives for this lesson include: Tsunami Learning […]

Circle of paper figures standing on businessperson's outstretched palms, representing middle leadership in schools

Middle leadership in schools – How to succeed in this tricky role Middle leadership in schools is tough but rewarding. Here's how to succeed in this challenging role...

Children taking part in outdoor learning

Outdoor learning – Ideas for taking your class outside Looking to invigorate your classroom with fresh air and hands-on learning? Explore these engaging outdoor learning ideas designed to captivate and educate your students...

Probability KS3 experiments PDF

Probability KS3 – Dice-rolling and lolly sticks experiments Dice rolling lesson plan In this probability KS3 lesson plan by Colin Foster, students will carry out an experiment to estimate the probability that when they throw three ordinary dice, they will show consecutive numbers. Students will explore how their estimates change as they include more and more throws. This leads to an appreciation of […]

BODMAS order of operations illustration

BODMAS – Why we should be using BOPS instead Virtually every secondary school student in the UK has encountered the order of operations acronym, but there's a problem; it doesn’t always work...

SENCO teacher sitting with smiling student

SENCo – The role, its challenges and how to succeed Being a SENCO means juggling many different roles while managing a challenging workload. Here we share advice about how to excel in this multifaceted role...

KS3 maths trigonometry PowerPoint

KS3 maths trigonometry – Introductory lesson PowerPoint This KS3 maths trigonometry lesson introduces sin, cos and tan, with a little quiz and questions at the the end. KS3 maths trigonometry introduction We use trigonometry to find missing angles and lengths of triangles. Trigonometry uses three functions. These are called: Before they can use sin, cos and tan, pupils need to be able […]

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