Freerice Freerice is an educational trivia game, supported by the United Nations World Food Programme, whereby every correct answer generates money that goes towards WFP’s operations and mission to end hunger worldwide.
NSPCC Number Day Schools across the UK are being encouraged to take part in a maths-inspired fundraising day in aid of the NSPCC.
Assessing EAL proficiency Schools must have a clear understanding of EAL pupils’ starting points and progress if they are to reach their full potential. The Bell Foundation offers a number of free tools to help. Katherine Solomon explains
Empowering pupils to campaign for change Unicef is offering teachers and schools access to free resources to empower young people to learn about their rights and to develop the skills to be able to campaign for change. Jess Bool explains
The RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch The annual Big Schools’ Birdwatch is taking place from January 6 to February 21 and schools are being urged to take part.
Resources encourage pupils to explore issues of online identity How young people manage their identity online is to be the focus for the next Safer Internet Day, with organisers offering a range of new resources for schools.
Maths CPD research trials launched ?Schools and nurseries are being sought to take part in three new Education Endowment Foundation trials to test different ways to improve outcomes for children in the early years by focusing on teacher development.
Research evidence to support primary schools Headteacher Update's Research Insights articles, published in conjunction with the NFER, offer in-depth, evidence based advice, guidance and best practice covering a wide range of areas relevant to primary school leadership and education. Download the articles from 2019 for free here.
Bouncebackability lesson plans A series of a free lesson plans featuring characters from the Beano has been launched to help primary schools tackle issues of mental health and wellbeing.
Goldilocks and social media Every primary school in the UK has been sent a copy of #Goldilocks – a book aimed at helping teachers to have conversations about the responsible use of social media.
Therapeutic teaching: A calm start to the year... It can be easy to forget that some of the pupils in your classroom may not have had good summer holidays. Shahana Knight offers some advice
Into Film Festival 2019 Themes at the 2019 Into Film Festival include climate change, rebellion and mental wellbeing among others. The event runs from November 6 to 22 and is curriculum-linked. Sam Wilson explains
Bike to School Week Schools across the UK are being asked to take part in the 2019 Bike to School Week from September 23 to 27.
Tes SEN Show 2019 The Tes SEN Show 2019 takes place on October 4 and 5 in London when the theme will focus on provision for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
Weather and climate resources The Met Office has launched a schools programme to help young people understand and prepare for the impact of weather and climate on their communities.
Kids Walk with Shaun the Sheep! Road safety charity Brake is teaming up with Shaun the Sheep for its Kids Walk event on Wednesday, June 26.
Hedgehog lesson resources A key stage 1 and 2 hedgehog education pack has been unveiled by the wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES).
Plastic pollution A free resource kit is aiming to help primary school children learn about plastic pollution in our waterways and explore the concept of the circular economy.
Arts & Minds competition UK schools are being invited to join the fight against racism, prejudice and hate by taking part in the annual Arts and Minds competition.
Resources for supporting pupils with M.E. Resources have been published to help schools support children living with M.E.
Mentally Healthy Schools website offers support for schools ?Mentally Healthy Schools is a website that brings together information, advice and resources to help primary schools understand and promote children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Supporting EAL pupils Two resources are published aimed at supporting pupils with English as an additional language (EAL). The first aimed at helping deaf pupils, the second aimed at the EYFS.
Online safety film competition The 10th Childnet Film Competition has been launched, encouraging young people aged seven to 18 to create a short film to educate their peers about staying safe online.
Building blocks National Schools Programme The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has launched its free National Schools Programme, a nationwide architectural learning initiative that partners schools with expert architects.
