Connectivity to the universe: A poetry and coding competition A poetry and coding competition themed on “connectivity to the universe” has been launched for pupils.
Big Schools’ Birdwatch begins on January 5 The humble woodpigeon knocked the blackbird off top spot in the last Big Schools’ Birdwatch – but which species will be the "most spotted" this time around?
Cost of the School Day Calendar A Cost of the School Day calendar has been published to help schools identify and remove potential barriers to education for children and families living in poverty.
Into Film Festival: November 10 to 26 This year’s Into Film Festival will run until November 26 with more than 65 film titles on offer aimed at pupils of all ages.
The Edit: A digital story-telling challenge The Edit – a digital story-telling challenge – is focusing this year on themes of equality, diversity and inclusion and climate change.
Anti-Bullying Week: Three ideas for cultivating kindness Ahead of Anti-Bullying Week 2021, Martha Evans offers three ideas for how we can cultivate a kinder school environment and create a happier school, including five questions to get your pupils thinking about kindness...
COP26: Climate change resources Free climate change teaching resources aimed at seven to 16-year-olds have been published ahead of the COP26 in Glasgow.
Teachers offered £25,000 to develop innovative ideas Grants of £25,000 are on offer for teachers with innovative ideas to help disadvantaged children succeed in English, maths or science.
Children's Mental Health Week 2022 The theme for Children's Mental Health Week 2022 is “Growing Together”.
Access All Arts Week Plans for the first ever Access All Arts week, a new nationwide arts event for primary schools, have been unveiled.
Rethink Water Rethink Water, a new education programme, is helping pupils to learn how to save water and protect the environment.
My Twist On A Tale: Our Tomorrow The popular My Twist On A Tale writing and creativity challenge has been given a sci-fi makeover for 2021 with the theme of Our Tomorrow.
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”.
STEM lesson materials and inspiration The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) offers a range of STEM teaching resources and lesson ideas aimed at pupils aged five to 11.
Raspberry Pi coding competition The Raspberry Pi coding competition is asking pupils to innovate to help save the planet as part of this year’s initiative.
Reading Rebels programme focuses on human rights The Reading Rebels programme is aiming to educate primary aged children on issues of social justice while also raising awareness of human rights.
Physical computing kits available for hire The latest technology helping students to learn how to control objects by computers is being made available to schools via a new loan scheme.
Film resources to support Mental Health Day Charity Into Film has launched a range of curated films, resources and teacher materials to help schools support the wellbeing of pupils.
Remembrance Day 2021 Free teaching resources have been published to help children understand the importance of Remembrance and its relevance to us today.
Schools offered ideas to get pupils gardening this autumn term Schools are being offered ideas, tips and support to get pupils out of the classroom and working in school gardens this term.
Nobel Prize winners publish articles aimed at students Five winners of the Nobel Prize – science’s most coveted honour – have joined forces to publish a scientific article collection aimed at inspiring and engaging students aged eight to 15.
Pupils urged to help landmark plastic pollution study Key stage 2 pupils are being asked to contribute to a landmark plastic pollution study with free resources available.
Bike to School Week 2021 Schools are being urged to promote this year’s Bike to School Week, which takes place from September 27 to October 1.
A passport to emotional literacy Emotional literacy must be our top priority as we return to school. Richard Evans discusses why and explains how his passport resource approach can be used to support this work
UNICEF OutRight campaign offers mental health teaching resources UNICEF’s annual youth advocacy campaign has published free learning resources to support the teaching of mental health.
