It’s vital we raise awareness of the difficulties children can have with their mental health and work towards better outcomes. To help teachers and parents in that goal, we’ve spoken to over 20 experts from fields such as psychology, behavioural health,...
Effective independent learning can be a powerful tool in the classrooms of primary or secondary schools. Not only does it enhance essential skills and the growth mindset of pupils, but it also gives you, the teacher, peace of mind that individuals in your class are...
Understanding fractions can be difficult for children without a simple, visual approach. Whilst this four-worksheet strong lesson resource is paper-based, it’s great to use your manipulatives for both KS1 & KS2 to bring the fractions to life. Colour and...
The movies are full of interesting references and portrayals of the profession of teaching. From model teacher Miss Honey to the maverick methods of John Keating in Dead Poet’s Society, teaching has been portrayed in any number of ways by Hollywood. But which...
Visualisers are growing in popularity as an educational tool. It’s fast becoming one of the most useful assets in a teacher’s armoury, helping to enhance learning not only in the classroom but for remote learning too. But what is a visualiser, how are they used in an...
If you work in year 1, you and your class are likely to go through what is known as the Phonics Screening Check. The phonics screening test has been around for some time now and is a statutory process for all children in year 1. But what is the year 1 phonics test?...
