Accelerator Fund: The phonics funding explained The application window for the Accelerator Fund in English 2022/23 is open now and schools can access up to £9,000 of funding to support pupils’ reading. Nicola Romaine explains how
From deep dives to safeguarding: Headteacher Update best practice insights From navigating Ofsted’s subject deep dives to effective whole-school reading strategies, Headteacher Update’s free best practice downloads offer a wealth of expert advice and tips for teachers and school leaders in primary schools.
Nuffield Early Language Intervention An early language intervention aimed at reception pupils as part of Covid recovery efforts has been found to have a sustained positive impact on oral language skills and confidence using language.
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.
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
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!
Pupil Premium Best Practice: A week to go Headteacher Update's National Pupil Premium best practice conference – offering 18 sessions all of which will give practical strategies that can be adapted and adopted for your school’s circumstances – takes place in a week's time.
Getting creative with robots Pupils are being asked to draw their own robots and write about all things robot as part of a UK-wide competition.
World Wildlife Fund: Resources and materials The WWF – World Wildlife Fund – offers a range of age-appropriate resources focused on sustainability and helping pupils to “care for our beautiful planet”.
Curriculum design & delivery: Case studies & best practice From Covid-19 to curriculum diversity, Headteacher Update and SecEd's latest best practice event offers a range of advice, ideas and case studies to help schools design and deliver an effective curriculum.
Lambing season brought to life for primary pupils The UK lambing season is being brought to life via a series of online videos and resources aimed at children aged four to 11.
Using CREST to break down barriers in STEM Caitlin Brown discusses the need to incorporate project-based learning approaches in order to knock down barriers to STEM learning and considers how the CREST Awards can help at primary school level
Lockdown resources for literacy, wellbeing and Shakespeare Resources to support children’s wellbeing, literacy and learning at home have been published by Coram’s three education charities.
Home Learning Hub launched to support remote education The online publisher Twinkl has brought together a range of free educational tools to support schools and families with home learning.
Science Museums offer a range of digital resources The Science Museum Group has made a range of digital resources available to support home education efforts.
BBC Bitesize and Oak National Academy expand Covid support Both BBC Bitesize and the Oak National Academy are expanding the support they are offering to schools for remote education and lesson planning during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Road Safety Week 2020 “No need to speed” is the message for this year’s Road Safety Week, which takes place from November 16 to 22.
Resources explore themes of Remembrance, literacy and creativity Teaching resources to help pupils of all ages explore their shared heritage of Remembrance have been launched to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe.
Covid-19: A guide to teaching and learning this term and beyond In this 12-page, free-to-download guide, we consider what teaching and learning should look like in schools this term and beyond as all pupils return following the Covid-19 lockdown...
BBC launches live primary lessons for autumn term The BBC has unveiled a range of curriculum-based content, including live lessons, for the autumn term.
Literacy resources for parents and teachers Teachers and parents are being offered support for developing the literacy of those children most adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Football maths and spelling resources prove a lockdown hit Free education resources supported by 110 professional football clubs have been downloaded more than 20,000 during the Covid-19 lockdown – and are still available.
From David Attenborough to Shakespeare: BBC unveils Bitesize plans for June and July The BBC has unveiled details of its educational programming for the second half of the summer term for pupils in years 1 to 10, including specific themed weeks.
Shakespeare-inspired crafts, activities, resources and lessons The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has launched a number of resources to support students learning from home during the lockdown.
Weekly puppet workshops until July 12 A series of puppetry workshops are being made available by the Beverley Puppet Festival, which is being held online this year amid the coronavirus lockdown.
