This Safer Internet Day, dip into these resources to help educate both pupils and parents.    Safer Internet Day , celebrated this year on Tuesday 10 February, is the perfect time to talk to your classes about both the benefits and dangers of using the internet....

‘Don’t worry about the bits you can’t understand. Sit back and allow the words wash around you, like music.’ -  Matilda: Roald Dahl.   The power of words cannot be underestimated. I used to ask my class to paint me a picture with their words. Words have the power...

The National Year of Reading 2026 will empower teachers with creative ways to make reading part of everyday learning.   Schools sit at the very heart of bringing the campaign to life. These section of the Claire's Staffroom will provide you will links and...

RE Today and BBC Teach highlight World Religion Day, celebrated on the third Sunday in January (January 18th in 2026), as a day to promote interfaith understanding, peace, and respect by learning about diverse religious and non-religious worldviews, with resources...

Spring term usually brings with it the tricky topic of teaching Fractions in Maths. It is one of the themes that some children find particularly tricky and some teachers find challenging to teach. Within this section, there are some usable, take-away ideas and...

Spring term usually brings with it the tricky topic of teaching Fractions in Maths. It is one of the themes that some children find particularly tricky and some teachers find challenging to teach. Within this section, there are some usable, take-away ideas and...

Spring term usually brings with it the tricky topic of teaching Fractions in Maths. It is one of the themes that some children find particularly tricky and some teachers find challenging to teach. Within this section, there are some usable, take-away ideas and...

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...