Advice & Inspiration
The latest news, advice & inspiration for primary school teachers. Keep informed and up to date with everything in primary education.
What is the year 1 phonics test? A guide to the Screening Check
What happens during the Phonics Screening Check? Which children are exempt? And what are ‘alien’ words? Our guide has you covered.
16 apps for teaching online you can’t do without
If you’re setting up remote learning, check out these fantastic apps perfect for teaching and learning from afar.
Quiz: What should your teacher New Year’s Resolution be?
Be more organised, cut yourself some slack or remind yourself how much you love teaching. Take our quiz and find out your teacher New Year’s Resolution.
21 wise and elegant Charles Dickens quotes for teachers
Charles Dickens shared insightful thoughts. Here’s some Chales Dickens quotes that seem timeless when it comes to teaching.
What is phonics? A comprehensive guide for teachers
What is phonics? How do you teach phonics? What are the benefit of teaching phonics? We’ve got it all for you in this teaching phonics rundown.
8 skills every great maths teacher needs
It’s a real privilege to teach maths, but what makes a great maths teacher? We take a look at the skills to teach this integral subject.
12 ideas for teaching creative writing
When teaching writing, there are a lot of challenges to hit statutory requirements and engage. We’ve got 12 ideas for teaching creative writing to help you.
What is maths mastery?
Maths mastery originated in high-performing nations in Asia, but what is maths mastery? And how can it be used in the UK to improve maths skills?
7 ways to support autistic children in schools
Expert Lynn McCann explains some key considerations for teachers when looking to support autistic children in school.
27 classroom decoration ideas to make your classroom sparkle
Need some inspiration for your next classroom refresh? This collection of 27 classroom decoaration ideas comes from fellow teachers like you.
8 tips for encouraging social distancing in your classroom
Thinking about social distancing in your classroom? We’ve got some top tips for how to incorporate social distancing in the classroom with ease.
Travelling Tales story sacks prove to be a World Book Day hit
We sent a Travelling Tales sack to Moston Fields Primary School. Find out how they used it to celebrate World Book Day 2019.