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We’re a helpful hub for primary school teachers and early years practitioners. Find articles on education, advice, wellbeing and free resources and activity ideas.
Simplify your school admin with the ‘My Account’ tool
Managing your school’s admin just got easier! With Hope’s “My Account” tool, you can now streamline your procurement process, saving time and reducing hassle. No more chasing down invoices or digging through past orders—everything you need is right at your fingertips....
The Weather
Author: Alice Sharp Why are we obsessed with the weather? Why do we often check the weather more than our reflection in the mirror? (well, some of us!) It might be that it’s because it can have a profound impact on our daily lives, wellbeing and in extreme...
Out with the Old – Is the Exercise Book a Thing of the Past?
Author: Lindsay Robinson Lindsay has been a primary school teacher for 23 years and is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children through quality first teaching and experiences. In this digital age that we are living in, we are seeing constant...
Handwriting – Is it Still Important?
Author: Lindsay Robinson Lindsay Robinson has been a primary school teacher for 23 years and is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children through quality first teaching and experiences. From my experience in classrooms from Reception to Year Six,...
The Uniqueness of Children
I can remember the first time I had a class, it was reception in Brighton, when in a class of 35 children I had a child who seemed ill at ease, sensitive, and contrasting to the rest of the children. It’s important to acknowledge at this point in a class of 35,...
Children’s Mental Health Week – Know Yourself, Grow Yourself
Author: Lindsay Robinson Lindsay Robinson has been a primary school teacher for 23 years and is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children through quality first teaching and experiences. When I think back to my decision to become a primary school...
Top tips to create a SEND-Friendly Primary School Classroom
Author Lindsay Robinson Lindsay Robinson has been a primary school teacher for 23 years and is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children through quality first teaching and experiences. I remember receiving very little guidance during my teacher...
Managing Mixed Ability Primary Classes
Author: Lindsay Robinson As a Primary school teacher with over 23 years of experience I have taught many classes with mixed abilities and wanted to share my thoughts on this as well as some helpful advice and resource recommendations. I hope you find the...
Celebrating being part of a Global Community
Author: Alice Sharp As a young teacher I can remember how much time and effort went into looking at the SHAP Calender. This is a calendar of festivals around the world. We had to try and ensure we celebrated anything relevant but also introduce other festivals from...
Are you familiar with CLASSMATES?
The best big brand alternative for classroom Stationery, Art and Crafts, Exercise Books and more. The education resource brand you can trust. CLASSMATES believe that quality should not come at a price and understand that schools, nurseries and colleges nurturing,...
Valentine’s Day crafts for your class
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, to get in the spirit we have teamed up with some teachers to bring you Valentine’s Day crafts for your class
Ask the Expert: NEW Remote Control Animals
Introduce early years learners to the world of coding with our brand new Remote Control Woodland Animals! Perfect for developing motor skills through fun and engaging play.