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Why Aren’t We More Angry?

Is teaching getting harder? Carol has taught for a number of years but has a big problem with the new GCSE format. She thinks students are almost set up to fail.

by Carol Hyatt

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#MakerEd- planning for maker education

The next episode in Caroline's series on Maker Education. At the start of the school year, she goes back to the beginning and shows us how to set up our first Maker Space.

by Caroline Keep

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Top Athlete Visits London School

Teachers at a West London primary school received a special visit from a Commonwealth Games gold medallist yesterday, as a reward for being more active.

by Damien Challenger

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Why Do We Need Mental Health First Aiders?

Mental First Aiders- 'People trained to notice signs and symptoms, to assist and respond – when it’s needed and before it’s too late. Because the earlier the intervention and treatment, the better and faster the outcome.'

by Jo FitzGerald

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The Literacy of Numeracy Part 2: Explicit Vocabulary Instruction

Mr Morgs’ follow up blog on how children can approach the language used in the reasoning papers in the KS2 SATs.

by Mr Morgs

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Teacher, Entertainer, Therapist, Friend

Can you be more than a teacher to a pupil? Do you just teach your subject or can you be friendly too? 'Maisey Laurels' argues that you have a responsibility to these young humans. They won't become our best friends but we can care for them.

by Maisey Laurels

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One to One Devices: do they have an impact?

One-to one devices in the classroom- help or hindrance? Gary Henderson argues, a hammer can be used in a positive way (building) or a negative one (assault). The same is true for one to one devices.

by Gary Henderson

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‘Preparing For Literacy’- A Review – Part 3

This is the final part of Jayne Carter's blog on improving communication, language and literacy in the early years.

by Jayne Carter

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Simon Hunt

'Don't Smile Until Christmas'

I’ve seen some Facebook posts recently where people have advised to ‘not smile until Christmas’ with you new class. Personally, I wouldn’t take this advice. Smile from day one- Simon Hunt.

by Simon Hunt

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'Preparing For Literacy'- A Review – Part 2

This is the second part of Jayne Carter's blog on improving communication, language and literacy in the early years.

by Jayne Carter

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A Global Harvest Festival

Primary school pupils across the UK are getting ready to celebrate a Harvest Festival with a difference this month, using exciting new digital resources.

by Damien Challenger

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Starting Your First Week Back at School

The first week back is always a busy one, but it can be made easier by having a clear plan on what you want to achieve with your children. By setting high expectations, laying out clear routines and getting to know your children, you can set yourself up for a really successful year. Here are my top tips on how to start your first week of school!

by Ben Cooper

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A Well-behaved Class = A Happy You!

'Very few children, if any, actually want to misbehave. They want to know that we care, that we provide consistency, clarity and security. Some just need more convincing than others.' Dan Storey who works in a SEMH school shares his 4 top tips for improving behaviour that can be used in any class.

by Daniel Storey

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5 Reasons to Read Hairy Maclary

My daughter and I absolutely adore Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary books. Here are five reasons why you should share these books with children, whether at home or in school- Peter Harding

by Peter Harding

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Language learning through technology

Earlier this year, a survey by the European Commission revealed that 62% of British people are English monolinguals. [...] Trends suggest language educators should explore innovative ways of making language learning more accessible and effective.

by Damien Challenger

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5 lessons using Chrome Music Lab

Chrome Music Lab- Andrew Keegan shares 5 lesson ideas to try to save you time. Full of practical ideas to share with you students.

by Andrew Keegan

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Making Research Work for You

There are so many new teaching ideas out there especially with Twitter and Facebook but what works for one class might not work for another. Natalie Clark shares her experiences of implementing new strategies from research.

by Natalie Clark

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'Preparing For Literacy'- A Review – Part 1

This is the first part of Jayne Carter's blog on improving communication, language and literacy in the early years.

by Jayne Carter

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