Advice & Inspiration

A guide to independent learning in the classroom

28 Jan 2021 | Advice & Inspiration, Crafts & Activities, Primary

Everything you need to know about independent learning in primary schools, including strategies and tips for enhancing the right skills in your pupils.

What is the year 1 phonics test? A guide to the Screening Check

15 Jan 2021 | Advice & Inspiration, Primary

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

7 Jan 2021 | Advice & Inspiration, Crafts & Activities, Primary

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?

17 Dec 2020 | Advice & Inspiration, Crafts & Activities, Primary

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

25 Nov 2020 | Advice & Inspiration, Primary

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

18 Nov 2020 | Advice & Inspiration, Primary

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

28 Oct 2020 | Advice & Inspiration, Primary

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

9 Oct 2020 | Advice & Inspiration, Primary

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.