Emily Weston

Emily Weston is an English lead and KS3 specialist with over 11 years’ experience across primary and secondary education. She taught year 6 for 7 years, and is passionate about supporting pupils’ smooth transition from KS2 to KS3. Emily has written for TES, Third Space Learning, ADHD UK and TPET, sharing research-backed strategies and classroom insights.

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Two girls wearing safety goggles work on a robotic arm in a lab setting, guided by a woman in a white coat.

National Careers Week in 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.

7 tips for success with the KS2 SATs reading paper

Experienced year 6 teacher Emily Weston shares six of her top tips for the KS2 SATs reading paper, combining skill-building with strategy and test technique.

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5 exciting primary to secondary transition activities for year 6

Emily Weston shares her specialist transition knowledge, and reveals 5 primary to secondary transition activities for year 6. Prep and excite them for secondary!