Whole-class reading works best, in my experience, when it’s built around a structured comprehension framework. I use the VIPERS reading approach – vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, ...

11-plus exam prep can build valuable skills but shouldn't come at the expense of nurturing curiosity, resilience and ...

In a subject that can be as dense and demanding as maths, how much time and effort should we dedicate to the process of ...

Once GCSE results day has been and gone, what are the key issues and outcomes that school staff should reflect on during an ...

In just 15 minutes, your class will transform everyday household items into a functional scientific instrument, connecting history directly with practical physics. To begin this exciting astronomy ...

Football has an incredible power to unite people across cultures and borders. For this reason, using it as a springboard for language learning is a natural fit. As a subject, it always sparks lots of ...

Have you ever noticed how some people stand up to give a CPD presentation and do so flawlessly, without any effort? I used to think ‘Wow, how can they do that?’ – but then I learnt that giving a great ...

While we know that most of the stereotypes about pirates are in fact myths, pirates do lend themselves to a number of academic opportunities in the classroom. That might be through storytelling, ...

At our school, we’re always looking for new ways to integrate creativity into the curriculum. One of the projects we keep coming back to is blackout poetry. Blackout poetry is a fantastic method to ...

One especially meaningful way to mark Refugee Week is to revisit the stories of the Kindertransport children. This Kindertransport KS2 lesson plan will help children to learn about the experiences of ...

The Island at the End of Everything by Kiran Millwood Hargrave is a tale of inspiring and selfless courage. It’s a great starting point for a variety of KS2 activities. This PDF contains a range of ...