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?...
Need a simple craft idea using bits you’ve probably got lying around the home or classroom? Have a go at our easy cardboard telescope and let your kids or class scour the seven seas! Use the link below the video to get everything you need for this craft at Hope...
Do you think the children in your class can make their own breakfast? Plant a seed? Wrap a present? These are all practical life skills that aren’t just nice-to-haves; providing people with skills they can use to be independent gives them confidence to ‘have a go’ at...
If you’re setting up remote teaching and learning from your school, we’ve got a list of apps and technology that could help you. This definitive list of the best apps for teaching online has been recommended to us by a teacher who has been educating remotely for a...
