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Teacher mental health: Redefine self-worth

Charlie Burley shares 3 strategies to help teachers separate work from self-worth. Reduce burnout & rebuild confidence in the classroom.
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Working with teaching assistants effectively

Sophie Bartlett explores working with teaching assistants effectively, drawing on research from the EEF and DfE to show how TAs can enhance teaching & learning.

Teaching long division method in year 6 with Sophie Bartlett

Sophie Bartlett takes you through teaching the long division method for year 6 and shares some of her top tips of how to engage pupils.

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When to use past KS2 SATs papers in year 6

Sophie Bartlett’s practical guide to using past KS2 SATs papers in year 6: when to assess, which papers to use, and how to avoid testing untaught content.
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Year 6 reading and writing activities: 7 ideas to start the year strong

Looking for engaging year 6 reading and writing activities to kick off the new school year? Discover 7 tried-and-tested ideas, from collaborative sentence building with Exquisite Corpse to book recommendations with Book Round Robin.
21 fun and exciting teaching poetry ideas and activities for KS2

21 fun and exciting teaching poetry ideas and activities for KS2

Looking for some new activities for teaching poetry in KS2? Look no further than our blog, which collates 21 fun ideas to inspire your pupils’ creativity and curiosity!

Parents’ guide to KS2 SATs: What to expect and how to help

Your parent’s guide to KS2 SATs 2027, sharing paper breakdowns for maths and English, what to revise and when and wellbeing tips to support your child at home.
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ECT induction: everything you need to know about your ECT year

Starting your first teaching job? Our complete guide to ECT induction explains how the ECT year works, answers common questions and shares practical tips to help you build confidence, manage workload and thrive in the classroom.
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Sophie B’s 2026 SATs results analysis

Sophie B delivers the ultimate 2026 KS2 SATs breakdown. Unpack the lowest-ever 'pass' thresholds and key content domains to prioritise for 2027. Plus, the comforting reality check every year 6 teacher needs.
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5 steps to successful classroom preparation

Discover practical tips for classroom preparation, from organising supplies to setting up displays, to help you start the school year feeling calm and ready.
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17 activities for meeting your new class

Discover fun and simple meeting new class activities for the start of the new year, KS2 transition days or moving up days to help pupils settle into their new class.

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Learning by Questions marks one billion questions, repurposing 33 million hours of teacher time

Learning by Questions has marked one billion questions since 2019, repurposing £12.5m in teacher time. Discover the impact.