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An Equality & Justice Curriculum

12 November 2021

Exploring some of the biggest questions of our time From Black Lives Matter to Fridays for the Future to Decolonise the Curriculum, young people across the world are responding to…

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Thinking, planning and wondering come before descriptive writing

8 November 2021

If you want to inspire children to write, there are a number of things to consider before they put pen to paper according to Emma Carroll, an author with 20…

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MapChart – create custom maps

6 November 2021

Did you know that MapChart is a free tool to help you create custom maps. There are a wide range of options including: Making a map of the World, Europe,…

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Top tips for collecting meaningful formative data

5 November 2021

"There have been so many changes to assessment and data collection in primary schools over recent years, and it feels hard to keep up. A multitude of assessment information —…

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Getting the “Think-Pair-Share” technique right

29 October 2021

Most educators are familiar with Think-Pair-Share, a popular technique used to ask questions in class and promote peer collaboration and communication. Yet, as with all classroom practices, it can be…

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Is your class COP26 ready?

26 October 2021

To help schools across the country to get involved and join a unique moment, the DfE have provided a range of resources and live events to support your lessons on…

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Developing maths vocabulary

16 October 2021

One of the key strategies for developing mathematical language is simple: start early. Children in EYFS should be taught key mathematical language using examples with lots of opportunities to say…

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Structure and function of the science curriculum: key insights from Ofsted’s research review

12 October 2021

Ofsted have published a presentation from Jasper Green HMI, the subject lead for science, on the structure and function of the science curriculum. Click here to view or download the…

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EEF blog: Working with schemas and why it matters to teachers

11 October 2021

Assistant Headteacher Hydeh Fayaz explains the importance of working with schemas in supporting pupil learning. Findings from cognitive science can offer useful insights for teachers in every classroom. In the…

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Ensuring you keep retrieval practice low stakes in the classroom

10 October 2021

A recent research study explored both beneficial and detrimental effects of testing as a learning strategy, wanting to answer the following question: is retrieval practice a double-edged sword? Here’s why it…

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Curriculum prioritisation in primary maths

8 October 2021

A term by term framework to support planning and teaching in 2021/22 This resource provides coherent sequencing for the primary maths curriculum. It draws together the DfE guidance on curriculum…

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Thoughtful Questioning: Why Cold Call Is Not Enough

5 October 2021

Cold Calling is the name given to the practice of asking a question and then selecting a child to answer. The theory is that it causes all children to think…

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