Find out about our curriculum intent, implementation, and assessment, and how our creative, inclusive curriculum framework can make a real impact on your school community. More ..read more

Harness the powerful combination of movement and visuals with your class and move your questioning to the next level with these questioning strategies. More ..read more

The human brain is a remarkable and complex organ which acts as the control centre for the body. As scientists continue to make new discoveries about what the brain does and how it works, educators can harness this growing body of knowledge to inform effective teaching and learning.    Ten Fascinating Facts About the Human Brain Fact #1: Brains come in all different shapes and sizes! Different animals have a range of brain structures. These can look quite different from the human brain, such as the rabbit and alligator brains below. In fact, the brain of an octopus is distributed thr ..read more

In a slump? Take learning outdoors and re-energise your class! Outdoor learning isn't just about enjoying the fresh air; it's a powerful opportunity for our children to move, regulate and express themselves away from the confines of the classroom. As the sayings go, "There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing" and "There is no time like the present". So, what are you waiting for, why not mix it up and get outside with your class this week. Seven ideas for outdoor learning Maths: Create number lines on the playground in chalk. This is great for addition and subtraction in K ..read more

Visualisation serves as a highly effective memory aid as our brains tend to prefer visualising over verbalising.  Moreover, anchoring new material to something familiar through visualisation is particularly beneficial as it can compensate for weaknesses in working memory. This makes these tools especially useful for children with dyslexia and ADHD. While mind maps, like graphic organisers, sequence charts and concept maps, are useful visual tools for structuring and organising information, there are many other engaging methods proven to bolster memory. Here are our top five! Take a mem ..read more

Unlock Learning Potential with Metacognition Did you know that teaching children metacognition can help them manage their learning, self-regulate and problem-solve?  What is Metacognition? Metacognition is the ability to reflect and monitor your own learning. It involves being aware of how you think and understanding how you learn best.  Teaching metacognition involves sharing strategies which support children to set goals, plan, monitor and evaluate their learning, while also empowering them to select the most suitable strategy for a given task for themselves. Metacognition in ch ..read more

With so much discussion about knowledge-rich curricula and explicit instruction, it’s important not to forget about other elements that contribute to an effective learning environment. Physical movement is one such critical ingredient.  As humans, we are hardwired to move our bodies. So it makes sense that physical and multi-sensory activities instantly appeal to young learners, boosting their engagement and helping them to learn effectively. In this blog, we'll look at why embodied learning is important and explore how it works. We’ll also offer some fuss-free tips to help you integrat ..read more

In primary education, where literacy and numeracy so often claim the spotlight, it's easy to overlook oracy—the development of speaking and listening skills. However, over the past year, oracy has gained significant attention. The ‘Cracks in our Foundations’ report by The Centre for Social Justice, published in February, highlighted the widening attainment gap and stressed the importance of implementing high-quality oracy provision to address this disparity. Moreover, Keir Starmer has stated that oracy teaching would form a central part of Labour’s education policy, if elected. So, it’s fair t ..read more

Black History Month may be over, but does that mean we stop learning about black history? When will black history become British history? Some argue that Black History Month is too often a ‘tick box’ exercise that many organisations support for a moment, and then is just as quickly forgotten.  So what about in education? How do our teachers feel about Black History Month? Over 200 teachers took part in our survey, answering questions about the positives and negatives of Black History Month.  Explore our Decolonising the Curriculum Collection!   Did your school take part in Black ..read more

A report published by the DfE recently has addressed the ongoing problems with attendance in schools since the beginning of the pandemic. The report lists some of the challenges schools are facing, including increased anxiety from both parents and children, higher than average absence due to pupils with Covid 19 and a disengagement from education. With this in mind, it begs the question - is it time to rethink attendance in schools? Check out our FREE Mental Health Activity Pack for Children! It is no surprise that attendance has taken a hit during a global pandemic, especially when guidance ..read more