Learning by Questions
Log in Try it now
Primary Learning by Questions

LbQ Hub

Welcome to the LbQ Hub. Take a look at our wealth of thought-provoking blogs, exciting lesson ideas, and inspiring case studies, written especially for educationalists like you.

Browse by category

Text on pink background: "How to prepare for KS2 writing moderation" with a woman, Charlotte Gauld, smiling on the right.

How to prepare for KS2 writing moderation

Popular posts

All articles

Text on pink background: "How to prepare for KS2 writing moderation" with a woman, Charlotte Gauld, smiling on the right.

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.
Two teachers chatting in a classroom holding an iPad.

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.”
Children in a classroom raising hands, with text overlay: "Tips for teaching mixed 5/6."

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.
Young woman in a grey sweater poses playfully next to text: "Sophie B's SATs spelling predictions for 2026," on a green background.

KS2 SATs 2026 spelling predictions: Sophie Bartlett's analysis

Sophie Bartlett's KS2 SATs 2026 spelling predictions: top domains, words to watch, and fun guesses. Plus, what 2025's paper revealed.

Woman pointing upwards against a green background with text "KS2 reading paper strategy from Emily Weston" and illustrated icons.

7 tips for SATs reading paper success: KS2 teacher strategies

Master the KS2 SATs reading paper with 7 proven tips: from vocabulary building to 3-mark questions. Get practical classroom strategies and download free resources.
National Careers Week activities for year 6, from Emily Weston.

National Careers Week activities for year 6

Need inspiration for National Careers Week? Emily Weston shares creative ways to help year 6 pupils explore careers and think about their futures.
9 fun ways to explore KS2 angles in the classroom.

9 fun ways to explore KS2 angles in the classroom

Sophie Bartlett explores nine fun, hands-on ways to teach KS2 angles with activities using tape, K'NEX, art, and more to help pupils enjoy learning angles.

Horrid maths: how to tackle the 5 trickiest topics

Steph Rhodes helps make the 5 trickiest maths topics less terrifying, whether your pupils are creeped out by converting measures or frightened by fractions!