Nature Prize offers funding for school biodiversity projects A new prize is offering support for schools seeking to increase access to nature, improve biodiversity, and promote climate action.
Renewed funding for computing education CPD and support National support, training and resources for the delivery of computing education in schools is continuing thanks to renewed funding from the Department for Education.
Livestream Vikings into your classroom The world of the Vikings is to be brought to life in a series of online live-streams taking place from February 6 to 10.
Practical guide offers tips for tutoring interventions A practical guide has been published by researchers offering tips for schools looking to implement one-to-one and small group tutoring interventions.
Hub offers resources to support refugee education A hub to support the education of refugees has been launched by the University of Nottingham in response to the increasing number of child refugees in Europe.
Grief and bereavement education: Resources, support and a staff survey Findings from the independent UK Commission on Bereavement make a compelling case for loss and bereavement to be taught in schools. Gail Precious urges educators to respond to a survey seeking their views on the matter
Conference: Curriculum excellence – design, delivery and diversity Curriculum design, delivery and diversity will take centre stage at SecEd’s latest best practice conference next week, which is running online and offers a range of practical, advice-driven and evidence-led sessions.
Big Schools’ Birdwatch kicks off on January 6 Pupils are being asked to take part in the country’s largest national wildlife survey when the RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch launches on January 6.
Coding Success offers free CPD and resources A fully-funded programme designed to help teachers and students build confidence in coding and robotics is gearing up for year two after already having delivered training to more than 500 teachers.
Guide to effective tutoring in schools A guide to effective tutoring approaches in schools has been published pulling together the latest evidence on what works.
Gadgeteers to lead winter reading challenge A free digital platform is encouraging children to keep reading during the winter holidays, offering rewards and prizes.
Moodboosters: Getting moving to boost emotional skills A toolkit of resources has been published to help primary school pupils get moving while also learning to manage their feelings and develop emotional and social skills.
A cautionary tale: Helicopter stories The stories young children tell can open up a world of creativity, communication and development, while offering crucial insights to teachers. Trisha Lee explains the concept of helicopter stories
Converting festive crafts into scientific research Winter crafts can be a valuable source of STEM learning, teaching pupils critical thinking and scientific skills while also having fun. Inspired by the Rubbish Science initiative, Fiona Aubrey-Smith explains
SEND: Ideas to ensure inclusion in the classroom Headteacher Update's latest best practice conference offers practical advice and ideas to ensure effective inclusion and SEND support in the mainstream classroom – and the early bird offer ends this week!
Helping pupils to spot fake news A free programme designed to help primary-age children to spot misinformation and fake news has reached its 10,000th pupil.
National Theatre Collection for Primary Schools The National Theatre’s Collection for Primary Schools is offering high-quality filmed performances of eight productions free for UK state schools.
Service children: Free online wellbeing workshops Primary schools seeking to support the children of service families can access a free online wellbeing workshop.
Represent! My Twist on a Tale 2022 The fourth annual My Twist of a Tale writing competition is asking pupils to shine a light on the page, representing what, and who, they feel is being left out in literature today.
Eight primary education resources for the new term From spotting the signs of eating disorders and safeguarding support to behaviour guidance and online safety, here is our handy round-up of some of the latest resources and events relevant to primary education
Marking Remembrance Day A range of free teaching resources have been launched to help children in key stages 1 to 5 understand the importance of Remembrance and its relevance today.
Revolutionary use of edtech to deliver after-school clubs Sponsored The pandemic has helped everyone to realise how technology can facilitate education both in school and at home.
Bikeability: Cycle to School Week Cycle to School Week takes place from October 3 to 7 with a number of options for how pupils and their families can take part.
Classroom tips and ideas: Metacognition & self-regulation Practical examples and teaching tips for using metacognition and self-regulated learning in the classroom will be on offer at Headteacher Update's inaugural Metacognition Conference.
Active Summer Challenge ?The Premier League’s Primary Stars programme is marking its fifth birthday with the launch of an Active Summer Challenge.
