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20-03-2019

Why you Need a Makerspace in your School

If we don’t need expensive kit and we gain CPD for free. What’s stopping us? Open yourself a Makerspace.

by Caroline Keep

19-03-2019

Gaining Students' Attention

Keeping children's attention can be very challenging in a classroom environment. Not all children are wired the same and not all our curriculum objectives are very engaging.

by Ben Cooper

18-03-2019

Tools and Resources to Spark Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

In an ideal classroom that enhances critical thinking and problem solving, students have personal ownership in the teaching and learning, must discern best tools and strategies to employ in order to solve problems, regularly engage in higher order thinking, are asked to justify their decisions and practices, and take part in self-evaluation and reflection.

by Janelle McLaughlin

15-03-2019

I’m an NQT …. Get Me Out of Here!

For Sarah, university and placements are coming to an end but does the 'perfect' school exist when looking for you first role as an NQT?

by Sarah McCabe

14-03-2019

Counting: 10 to 0 then 0 to -10

Really fun maths starter for counting from 10 and down though 0 to minus 10. I find that by physically saying the number as they jump through the hoops, it helps them understand how counting through zero works.

by Simon Hunt

13-03-2019

#MakerED Series- Episode V

Episode 5 of Caroline Keep's terrific vlog series on #MakerEd. This week she shows us around her Makerspace.

by Caroline Keep

12-03-2019

Improving Teacher Wellbeing Through Mindset

As the UK Government announces its plans to recruit and retain teachers, schools have turned their focus on developing staff wellbeing. The interpretation of this 'wellbeing' can differ dramatically from school to school.

by Ben Cooper

11-03-2019

How Leaders Can Foster Critical Thinking

The next blog in Janelle McLaughlin's series discusses how your whole school should have goals and think critically.

by Janelle McLaughlin

08-03-2019

The Power of “Coming Attractions” to Increase Engagement & Understanding of Literature

How do we get children eager to read? Phyl, Krista and Kathryn discuss how 'student buy-in' and interaction plays a big part.

by Phyl Macomber

07-03-2019

‘Made By Dyslexia’- Why I Encourage You all to Train.

Nick completed the Made By Dyslexia course and is already using it throughout his home and teaching life. He encourages us to do the same.

by Nick Sermon

07-03-2019

It's the Book, Not the Look

What is World Book Day supposed to be? Is it a chance to dress up or is it a chance to encourage children to read and love books?

by Amy Knight

06-03-2019

#MakerED Series- Episode IV- Kitronik

Episode 4 of Caroline Keep's vlog series on #MakerEd. This week she talks with Dave from Kitronik.

by Caroline Keep

06-03-2019

Parliament debates ‘increasing funding in schools’

You may have watched Parliament debate ‘Increasing Funding in Schools’ recently. Damien Challenger blogs on the situation and how Nexus Education are trying to help with their £1,000 NeXworking donations.

by Damien Challenger

05-03-2019

Awesome Inference Activities & an Introduction to WAGOLL Teaching

Inference is not just an important reading skill; it is a vital tool across the curriculum.

by Ben Cooper

04-03-2019

Fostering Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Strategies

We are preparing our students for jobs which perhaps don't exist yet. We need to teach them how to adapt and not simply learn by memorisation.

by Janelle McLaughlin

01-03-2019

5 Top Tips for NQTs and RQTs

5 top tips to remind you to enjoy teaching but also to switch off at the end of the day.

by Simon Hunt

28-02-2019

Why Do I Still Teach?

'Miss History' was dreading her alarm until she put her name down to help on a ski trip and was reminded why she teaches. She argues that much more effort should be put towards teacher retention.

by Miss History

28-02-2019

British Science Week: Free 'Spectacular Science Resources'

A new campaign to engage children with practical science is being launched to UK primary schools in time for British Science Week - 8th to 17th March.

by Damien Challenger

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How Leaders Can Foster Critical Thinking

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#MakerED Series- Episode IV- Kitronik

Parliament debates ‘increasing funding in schools’

Awesome Inference Activities & an Introduction to WAGOLL Teaching

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Why you Need a Makerspace in your School

Gaining Students' Attention

Tools and Resources to Spark Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

I’m an NQT …. Get Me Out of Here!

Counting: 10 to 0 then 0 to -10

#MakerED Series- Episode V

Improving Teacher Wellbeing Through Mindset

How Leaders Can Foster Critical Thinking

The Power of “Coming Attractions” to Increase Engagement & Understanding of Literature

‘Made By Dyslexia’- Why I Encourage You all to Train.

It's the Book, Not the Look

#MakerED Series- Episode IV- Kitronik

Parliament debates ‘increasing funding in schools’​

Awesome Inference Activities & an Introduction to WAGOLL Teaching

Fostering Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Strategies

5 Top Tips for NQTs and RQTs

Why Do I Still Teach?

British Science Week: Free 'Spectacular Science Resources'

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