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How will you be 10% braver this year she asked? Well, for a start I’m setting it out in a blog that will be published for the world to see. That is pretty brave, isn’t it? After all, those of you who may feel so inclined, can come back & pull me up for not doing it can’t you? […]
Read moreJenny Wise has selected ‘5 High-Tech activities’ that really should stop children getting bored especially when the sun has disappeared. Parents are hearing more and more about “screen time” and the drawbacks of kids spending too much time watching TV or using mobile devices. But during those rainy days when kids can’t go out to play, it can […]
Read moreColin Harris has a 10-point strategy to keep you sane under the workload of teaching. His extensive experience in the classroom has provided him with a wealth of ideas to share to try to reduce the stress of overload. It’s in teachers’ nature to overthink perceived problems, but they have to learn to stop worrying so much, writes one celebrated […]
Read moreHow to win a young games designer BAFTA! This post sets out the story of how a design & technology teacher discovered that she could combine her subject knowledge with game design & encourage her students to take it to the next level. Games design, team working and creativity in six months As a new teacher at the school […]
Read moreOnce again, Dr Pooky Knightsmith is sharing some great resources to support & inspire your mental health work. She is under-going some trauma therapy that is really proving tough despite being effective. She has shared a ‘bad’ day in this video to help support others in the same situation New Videos: 54321 – a simple relaxation or grounding strategy A […]
Read moreThese 10 top tips are for head teachers planning the last two terms of the year. You can find the original HERE & it is republished with the author’s permission. 1. PLAN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN TO THE FINEST DETAIL The metaphor of re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere after a long voyage through space works well for the summer […]
Read moreThis pre-SATs planning checklist from Claire Lotriet can be passed on even though governors do not get involved in SATs other than maybe helping with the administration. Having a plan can help quell the nerves! It is easy to miss the obvious things, so make sure you have these eight things covered, says this assistant headteacher 1. Read the […]
Read moreAn exciting singing competition for primary schools is now open. One lucky primary school in the UK will be chosen to display their singing talents to a star-studded audience this Autumn. WellChild, the national charity for seriously ill children is launching its second ‘Over the Rainbow’ annual singing competition for primary schools across the UK to see who can perform the […]
Read moreLooking for resources to support & inspire your mental health work? Look no further because Dr. Pooky Knightsmith has some great tips for us. If you would like to get her emails straight to your inbox then just sign up HERE Research And so onto the resource sharing… First of all, I’d like to share with you “Building resilience […]
Read moreThe headlines tell us our children are getting fatter. We need to motivate them to move more and what better way than to develop an active learning strategy. In this post, Sinéad Rocks, Director of Education, BBC outlines an initiative from the BBC and the Premier League to show how you can get your pupils active through the dayStudies show that positive […]
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