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Maths SATs papers 2026: Sophie Bartlett's analysis

KS2 Maths SATs papers 2026: analysis from Sophie Bartlett

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Improve KS2 sentence construction with The Writing Revolution, from Sophie Bartlett

Improve KS2 sentence construction with The Writing Revolution

Discover how using The Writing Revolution can transform KS2 sentence construction and support the DfE’s call for clear, quality-first writing instruction.
Ideas for year 6 maths after SATs: engaging maths lessons for the summer term

Ideas for year 6 maths after SATs: engaging maths lessons for the summer term

Sophie Bartlett shares her helpful list of ideas for year 6 maths lessons after SATs have passed, keeping students engaged right up until the summer!
Reading SATs paper 2026: Sophie Bartlett's analysis

KS2 Reading SATs papers 2026: analysis from Sophie Bartlett

Sophie Bartlett returns with her KS2 SATs reading paper analysis for 2026. She explores: word count, the trickiest questions, inference overload and sneaky wording.
Maths SATs papers 2026: Sophie Bartlett's analysis

KS2 Maths SATs papers 2026: analysis from Sophie Bartlett

Sophie Bartlett’s maths SATs analysis for 2026 is here. She covers the trickiest questions, complex 1-mark processes, teacher response and dominant domains.

GPS SATs papers 2026: Sophie Bartlett's analysis

KS2 GPS SATs papers 2026: analysis from Sophie Bartlett

Sophie Bartlett is back for 2026 with her analysis of the GPS papers. She looks at: the immediate teacher response, her spelling predictions and content domain weighting for 2026
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How to prepare for KS2 writing moderation

Prepare Y6 for KS2 writing moderation with expert advice. Learn what moderators look for, how to evidence writing, and feel confident.
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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.
Teacher wellbeing: How to really rest in the holidays

Teacher wellbeing: How to really rest in the holidays

Charlie Burley, AKA The Teachers’ Health Coach, shares his tried and tested tips on navigating the school holidays, reframing rest and battling teacher burnout.
Text on lined paper about Y6 spelling issues. "Accommodate" and "privilege" are corrected from incorrect spellings.

Year 6 spelling mishaps: The top 20 misspelled words and how to fix them

Data reveals the 20 spellings year 6 pupils struggle with most, from 'accommodate' to 'relevant'. Get the misconceptions and classroom-ready strategies.
Teacher wellbeing during SATs: how to manage exam stress, from Charlie Burley, The Teachers' Health Coach

Teacher wellbeing during SATs: How to manage exam stress

Charlie Burley, AKA The Teachers’ Health Coach, shares practical strategies to manage exam stress, set boundaries and overcome “teacher trudge.”
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Teaching in a mixed year 5/6 class: A teacher's practical guide

Sophie Bartlett shares some practical tips for teaching mixed year group classes in KS2, with strategies for maths, English and SATs prep in Year 5/6 settings.
Two pupils excitedly hold a Spill the Beans on SATs booklet surrounded by spilled beans and cans in a kitchen setting.

Spilling the beans on SATs: How LbQ is busting myths and helping to make SATs stress-free

Download the 2026 edition of Spill the Beans on SATs: free expert advice, wellbeing tips from NHS Togetherness, and interactive resources for year 6 families.