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, ...

11-plus exam prep can build valuable skills but shouldn't come at the expense of nurturing curiosity, resilience and ...

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 ...

Football has an incredible power to unite people across cultures and borders. For this reason, using it as a springboard for language learning is a natural fit. As a subject, it always sparks lots of ...

The title of my new book, The Crisis in the Classroom – How the Special Needs Explosion is Destroying Education, makes a bold claim. However, there’s substance to that claim. I wrote it at the urging ...

While we know that most of the stereotypes about pirates are in fact myths, pirates do lend themselves to a number of academic opportunities in the classroom. That might be through storytelling, ...

In many stories – especially adventures – characters discover an exciting new place and experience a sense of wonder. When writing a fantasy setting, the only limits are those of the writer’s ...

Looking for some easy Father’s Day activities for Early Years or primary? We’ve got you covered! Rather than going down the generic route of a store-bought card, get your pupils crafting to create one ...

This portal stories KS2 resource features Pie Corbett’s original and exclusive portal story, Elf Road, as the basis for writing and grammar activities. Draw maps, perform the story and write your own ...

At our school, we’re always looking for new ways to integrate creativity into the curriculum. One of the projects we keep coming back to is blackout poetry. Blackout poetry is a fantastic method to ...