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Synonyms worksheet

Synonyms worksheet – Little Red Riding Hood activity This simple synonyms worksheet asks students to find more creative synonyms for typical words found in the traditional tale, Little Red Riding Hood. Words that pupils need to generate synonyms for include: alone, big, brave, dark, go, went and scared. Once they’ve generated their synonyms on the worksheet, students need to choose one of the […]

Debt lesson plan resources

Debt lesson plan – KS3 & KS4 financial education resources This download contains a debt lesson plan for KS3 and two debt lesson plans for KS4, including PowerPoints to show in class. Teaching students about debt is essential for building financial literacy, preventing bad habits, and promoting long-term stability. These debt lesson plans can help students make informed decisions, avoid debt traps, and will reduce […]

Safeguarding quiz

Safeguarding quiz – Staff PowerPoint of questions and answers This safeguarding quiz PowerPoint contains 128 slides of multiple-choice questions, ideal for staff briefings. Each set of 10-12 questions covers a mix of topics. Topics covered include: Safeguarding quiz The safeguarding quiz slides encompass a wide range of safeguarding areas to ensure staff are well-informed across all critical areas of safeguarding. The quiz uses multiple-choice […]

Free writing activity sheets for KS2 and KS3

Writing activity sheets – 15 news stories + KS2 writing challenges Each of these free writing activity sheets for KS2 and KS3 contain a hand-picked story from children’s current affairs magazine, The Week Junior. The accompanying creative resources that go with each news story are written by experienced teachers. We’ve made it so the activities can be used for 10-minute writing warm-ups and for homework, but you’ll […]

Earth Similarity Index space activity for KS3/4

Earth Similarity Index – Planet suitability activity for KS3/KS4 In this Earth Similarity Index activity, pupils look at a brief selection of details about the conditions and resources available on four different planetary bodies. They need to think about the challenges they would face on each of these worlds and what they might need to survive. (Note: water is good for more than drinking […]

Scatter graphs worksheet

Scatter graphs worksheet – KS3 PowerPoint and worksheet This free PowerPoint and worksheet cover plotting scatter graphs, identifying correlations and using lines of best fit. We use scatter graphs to represent two linked pieces of data. Once plotted, you can more easily find patterns and make estimates from it. Scatter graphs worksheet The scatter graphs worksheet contains six scatter graphs to have a […]

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National Consortium for Languages Education

How NCLE uses Principled Practice to support languages teaching < Bernardette Holmes MBE, Director, National Consortium for Languages Education (NCLE, at UCL IOE) Honorary Professor Dr Judith Rifeser, Associate Professor in Education; Director of Strategic Learning Futures (NCLE, at UCL IOE) > As the National Consortium for Languages Education (NCLE) – the DfE’s flagship programme for languages – prepares to launch its free, innovative, […]

Estimation KS3 lesson plan

Estimation KS3 – Convert one million pounds into coins Money can provide a powerful opportunity for KS3 estimation problems in which learners gain a sense of scale… A million pounds sounds like a lot of cash, but exactly how much is it really? Converting a vague notion of ‘wealth’ or ‘riches’ into actual pound coins can be an extremely useful and engaging way of […]

Proportional reasoning lesson plan

Proportional reasoning – Calculating voucher discounts KS3 lesson In this proportional reasoning lesson, students consider pairs of alternative discount vouchers in a restaurant and reason about which one will save them more money. This involves comparing percentage reductions when the total bill is of different sizes, and the answer depends on how much money is being spent. There are opportunities to consolidate understanding […]

Periodic table for KS3 and KS4

Periodic table for KS3 and KS4 – Print in colour or black and white This resource provides two high-quality printable images of the Periodic Table of Elements for KS3 and KS4. There are two versions to suit different teaching needs: one with clearly defined coloured groupings and another without any colour coding. The coloured version is perfect for helping students visually distinguish between element groups, such as alkali metals, […]

RSPB Birdwatch counting sheets

RSPB Birdwatch – 2025 school resources and survey sheets The RSPB Birdwatch is a UK-wide survey of birds. The Big Schools Birdwatch is a special school version of the initiative. Every year, 60,000 children take part, spending an hour outside recording the wildlife they see. RSPB Birdwatch 2025 dates The RSPB Birdwatch takes place during the spring term (early January to February half term). […]

Extinction KS3 lesson plan

Extinction KS3 – What is extinction and why does it matter? Dr Joanna Rhodes shares a selection of engaging KS3 activities to help learners understand how extinction happens – and why it matters… Based on current rates, the earth could be moving towards a mass extinction. Species are disappearing every day at a rate not measured in the geological record since the end of the dinosaurs. […]

Happy children wearing school uniform

School uniform – How schools get it right and wrong We weigh up the pros and cons of school uniforms, from purportedly promoting equality and focus, to the financial burden on parents...

Scary adjectives list

Scary adjectives – Spine-tingling setting adjectives word bank Enhance your pupils’ descriptive writing skills with this scary adjectives PDF resource. Designed for teachers, this versatile word mat is perfect for helping children craft chilling and atmospheric settings that elevate their creative writing. The resource is packed with an extensive list of carefully selected scary adjectives. It’s ideal for expanding vocabulary and inspiring pupils […]

Political art ideas

Political art – Encourage students to be political in their work Encourage students to be political in their art and fight inequality, promote clean living or explore diversity with this ideas from Emma Delpech… This lesson plan encourages students to explore the world around them: their philosophies and belief systems. Art gives us all a voice and a platform (galleries, virtual, street art) to express these […]

Inspirational posters about the Paralympics

Inspirational posters – Quotes from Paralympic Games athetes Inspire your pupils with free downloadable inspirational posters featuring Paralympic athletes and memorable quotes about their sporting careers. The Paralympic Games has broken down barriers and changed perceptions of people with disabilities. The athletes’ stories of determination and perseverance strike a chord with many. Inspirational posters This download contains eight inspiration posters to print off […]

Area and perimeter games

Area and perimeter games – Maths activity for KS2 / KS3 This resource contains three area and perimeter games to play in your classroom. Always, sometimes, never game Cut out these cards and sort them into statements that you think are always true, sometimes true and never true. If you think sometimes, then explain when it is and when it isn’t true. If you think always […]

Ambitious vocabulary KS3 lesson plan

Ambitious vocabulary KS3 – Lexicon-stretching activities Encourage KS3 students to use more ambitious vocabulary in their written work with these lexicon-stretching activities suggested by Charlotte Hawker… How can you improve the breadth of vocabulary that your students have at their disposal, in order to enhance their writing? How can you ensure that learners are fully engaged in the process of self-consciously […]

Othello analysis resource

Othello analysis – Detailed KS3 course reader This Othello analysis resource will guide your students through Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy. Packed with scene summary templates, character maps and analysis prompts, it provides everything you need to make this complex play accessible and engaging for KS3 students. One of the standout features of this resource is its detailed act and scene summary templates. These […]

MFL Christmas activities PowerPoint

MFL Christmas activities – Fun festive PowerPoint As the countdown to the Christmas holidays begins, why not sprinkle some festive cheer into your lessons with this free MFL Christmas activities PowerPoint? It’s packed with engaging activities to keep students entertained and learning right up until the end of term. Whether you’re looking for class-based tasks or homework ideas, this versatile resource is […]

Row of empty smart shoes, representing supply teaching

Supply teaching – Benefits and how to make it work for you Thinking about supply teaching? This guide covers everything from key considerations and FAQs to the benefits of the role...

Lord of the Flies chapter summaries

Lord of the Flies chapter summaries – Detailed KS3 resource This Lord of the Flies chapter summaries course reader is an invaluable resource specifically designed for KS3 teachers. It provides comprehensive support for teaching William Golding’s classic novel to younger secondary students. With features like vocabulary aids, comprehension exercises and discussion prompts, this resource will save you time. It will also encourage thoughtful discussion and […]

Power and conflict poems resource

Power and conflict poems – Bumper Year 9 worksheet pack Introduce your Year 9 students to the compelling themes of power and conflict with this comprehensive war poems resource. Perfectly tailored to the curriculum, this resource features a carefully chosen selection of poems that explore the: Each poem is accompanied by structured activities designed to deepen understanding of poetic techniques, thematic content and historical context. […]

Hamlet summary resource

Hamlet summary – Short plot outline, characters, themes & setting This Hamlet summary mini-pack contains an outline explaining the story of Hamlet, plus information about the play’s main characters, major themes and setting. It’s a great reference pack for teachers and students. There’s also a narrative poem called Hamlet Rap included. This tells the whole story of Hamlet in 14 verses. Hamlet summary Shakespeare set […]

How to learn lines resource pack

How to learn lines – Bumper pack of methods and strategies It can be tricky to know how best to learn lines for a performance. There are a number of methods that you can use to help those lines to get into your head and stay there. This resource pack, all about how to learn lines, collates lots of different methods. These will – hopefully – […]

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