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Developing greater depth thinking with these festive maths challenges

Blog
28 Nov 2023
Enjoy these festive maths challenges with your class; an opportunity to engage in discussion, modelling, and representation. Bring the maths to life.
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Teaching grammar for purpose rather than for evidence

Blog
16 Jan 2024
When teaching grammar, we need to ensure children really grasp the ‘why’ rather than simply focusing on the ‘what’.
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The ‘I do’ in maths: giving careful thought to the initial teaching model

Blog
09 Jan 2024
In this blog, we explore the importance of making the implicit explicit when modelling and the value of verbalising your inner thoughts.
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Reflecting on the DfE Reading Framework

Blog
21 Nov 2023
Reflect on some of the messages from the update to The Reading Framework and consider the implications for your school.
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A cross-curricular snack: maths inspired by the Early Islamic Civilisation

Blog
12 Mar 2024
Investigations inspired by Early Islamic Civilisation and their ground-breaking mathematical discoveries. A 5-minute read, with practical application.
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Open ended play – the possibilities are endless

Blog
08 Nov 2023
Exploring open ended play and the benefits that come from offering it to the children in your setting.
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Nurturing the unique child in Early Years

Blog
08 Jan 2024
Stop to look at life from the perspective of children in your setting. Find time to see the world at their level, figuratively and quite literally!
Classroom display board

English working wall: steps to success

Blog
07 Nov 2023
A guide to English working walls to help prioritise resources for classroom displays.
Teacher and child, writing together

What’s new in the IDSR and ASP?

Blog
06 Nov 2023
Ben Fuller talks about the Inspection Data Summary Report which has undergone another round of changes in presentational format this year, focusing specifically on its presentation of pupil outcomes data, i.e. attainment and progress.
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The Windrush Generation and their musical legacy

Blog
01 Nov 2023
Let us remember the legacy of the Windrush generation all year round. What greater honour can we give by learning about the Windrush generation and what they gave to every community in our society?