One of the most rewarding and worthwhile school visits I have taken children on was a visit to the Houses of Parliament. It was very interactive and engaging and led to some meaningful work on return to school. It also impacted on the effectiveness of our school...

Even the most reluctant reader that I have come across in the classroom has been captivated and entertained by the poetry of Michael Rosen. As 13th November is dedicated to everything Michael Rosen related, I give you a whole host of links and resources to bring these...

Every year, one of our focused weeks in school was always Anti-Bullying week. The resources produced are always excellent in terms of promoting kindness and acceptance and of course, they can be used all year round as part of your PSHE curriculum. I can also highly...

The one time in the school year that we were guaranteed to have children stand in silence, and able to hear a pin drop, was at the Remembrance Day service or at the memorial. In my experience, if the pupils are taught about WHY we stop for 2 minutes every November,...

“Children must be taught how to think not what to think” – Margaret Mead The importance of SMSC in schools has been prioritised in recent years, with a key focus in the most recent Ofsted Inspection Framework. Here is an overview of each of the elements followed by...

'I opened a book and in I strode, And now noone can find me' - Julia Donaldson. Those of us who are parents know that reading to our toddlers at bedtime is a routine that, at times, we might not relish, but still do because it is hugely valuable for them. Fostering a...

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” – Shirley Chisholm Black History Month happens every year in October and has become a regular event in Primary schools across the country.  Stories used in literacy, live assemblies, case studies...

Poetry is what in a poem makes you laugh, cry, prickle, be silent, makes your toenails twinkle, makes you want to do this or that or nothing…                                                                                                                              ...

"Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the Autumn tree" - Emily Bronte. As the leaves fall and the conkers are plentiful, it is a perfect opportunity to bring nature into the classroom to create some beautiful art work with the children. Take a look at the...

“Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked why.” – Bernard Baruch It is important we encourage our pupils to ask questions about the world around them and how it works. Gazing at the stars, creating chemical reactions, investigating fossils... and creating whizz,...