11-plus exam prep can build valuable skills but shouldn't come at the expense of nurturing curiosity, resilience and ...

In a subject that can be as dense and demanding as maths, how much time and effort should we dedicate to the process of ...

Once GCSE results day has been and gone, what are the key issues and outcomes that school staff should reflect on during an ...

In just 15 minutes, your class will transform everyday household items into a functional scientific instrument, connecting history directly with practical physics. To begin this exciting astronomy ...

Great schools have a positive workplace culture that inspires staff to stay and consistently improve – but what does that look like?

Paul Hazzard recalls how a visit to his primary alma mater led him to reflect on the nature and importance of a school’s ...

How recognising pre-absence drift can help you spot early signs of pupil disengagement and intervene before attendance and outcomes decline ...

Primary education should give children space to explore, imagine and express themselves. Yet for years, schools have been trying to sustain arts education in a system that makes it increasingly ...

In this activity, pupils will learn about refraction and reflection, and how they’re different. You’ll need: glass jars with lids, water, pencils, pieces of paper or card, and a mirror. Science isn’t ...

The UK government continues to explore the viability of introducing an Australia-style ban on social media use for under-16s. Didn’t prohibition teach us anything? When the United States banned ...

One of the most arduous tasks of any essay-based subject is that of marking. Deep marking, mandatory formal assessments, individualised feedback, student responses. These all combine to create a ...