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, ...

For some children, particularly those preparing for selective 11-plus exams, the latter years of junior or prep education can involve a significant focus on exam preparation. This process helps ...

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 ...

With major sporting events come great opportunities to bring the rich world of statistics into the primary classroom. Football provides vast amounts of data with which many children will already be ...

Traverse the breathtaking Arctic Circle and learn about the power of nature and friendship with The Lone Husky – Hannah Gold’s latest northern installation. This PDF contains a wide range of ...

What is Autism Acceptance Month? Recent government data shows more than a 20% rise in the number of autistic children in state education. Half of autistic primary school children and 35% of autistic ...

With so many educational resources available, finding the best options can be a daunting task for busy teachers. That’s where our annual Teach Awards make a difference. Each year, we invite companies ...

When is Black History Month? Black History Month takes place in October in the UK. What is Black History Month? In the UK, Black History Month is a national celebration that aims to promote and ...

Delve into these phizz-whizzing activities to delight your class, from marvellous melting science, to squibbling your own Dahl-esque stories… If Roald Dahl taught us one thing as readers, it’s that ...