Top 10 literacy accounts to follow on Twitter

Below are our top ten literacy-focused social accounts we recommend to help you get started on your social media journey! 1. Books for Topics (Alison) @booksfortopics Books for Topics read and review thousands of children’s books for Year 1 through to Year 6, making it a great way to find certified books if you’re low […]

Top 10 must-haves to help you through your NQT year

During your degree, you’ll probably have picked up lots of bits and bobs from placements and fairs, such as notebooks, pencils and other freebies! While your new school will provide you with all the essentials you need for your NQT year, there are still some items you can bring with you to make things that […]

Top 5 classroom display ideas

It’s a fact: a brilliant classroom display can transform any classroom into an exciting and engaging learning environment. In fact, the University of Salford found that well-designed primary school displays boost academic performance in maths, reading and writing! Creating a wow-worthy display for your classroom may seem time-consuming, but there are ways you can quickly […]

Using classroom displays to inspire children

Your classroom is full of incredible resources to help your pupils learn, from packed bookshelves to word mats and stationery – but are you making the most of your space?  Displays are a big deal in primary schools, and they can all serve a different purpose. We have asked our teachers for some inspirational ideas […]

How to overcome holiday learning loss

There are lots of fun ways you can bring educational practice and revision into your holiday activities, which are a great way to combat holiday learning loss. Below are some ideas, all of which can all be done in under ten minutes. Why not encourage the whole family to get involved? Share a story Reading […]

Top 5 TED talks about learning

The world of education is full of exciting innovations. Check out our favourite TED talks about teaching, from the role of VR in classrooms to encouraging pupils to lead their own education. 1. ‘Education. War. Peace’ by James Tooley In this talk, which contains fascinating footage of schools on stilts in Lagos lagoon, Professor Tooley […]

Understanding AREs and where your child is in relation to them

In our previous blog, we discussed how the new curriculum removed levels and replaced them with age-related expectations (AREs), and how these could be shared through your child’s school report. It’s not just school reports where it’s useful to understand AREs. When meeting with your child’s class teacher, it’s great to have an understanding of […]