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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!

17 get to know your class activities from Sophie Bartlett

Sophie Bartlett provides teachers with a fantastic list of fun and simple get-to-know-you activities to do with your new class at the start of the new year.

Ideas for year 6 maths after SATs

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!

Last-minute tips for KS2 writing moderation

Year 5/6 teacher, Sophie Bartlett, shares her thoughts, tips, and experiences ahead of the KS2 writing moderation.

KS2 SATs revision tips and techniques

Year 5/6 teacher, Sophie Bartlett shares her insights and revision tips for the final KS2 SATs furlong.

a hand is writing out their 8 times tables. A red x is above the version where only half the fact is written out and a green tick is above the version where they write out the full fact with the answer.

Top 10 times tables practice activities

Discover 10 fun activities and techniques shared by year 4 teachers, perfect for preparing pupils for the Multiplication Tables Checks.

10 common SATs maths mistakes and how to fix them

We spoke to Darryl, an ex-SATs examiner, about common maths mistakes seen on SATs papers.

The importance of mental maths skills for SATs success

We've got the perfect resources to help hone those mental maths skills.

KS2 SATs 2024: Analysing the nation's strengths and knowledge gaps

What are the strengths and knowledge gaps of Year 6 pupils across the country as we approach KS2 SATs 2024? We've got all the info you need.

9 resources to celebrate Black History Month all year round

Our list of resources and activities for Black History Month can be used to celebrate black heritage all year round.

9 exciting ways to teach reading for pleasure

How do we teach KS2 pupils reading for fun? English and Curriculum Lead, Sophie Bartlett, shares her thoughts.

7 environment lesson ideas and activities

Looking for ways to teach your pupils about the environment? We’ve gathered ideas and activities to engage and excite children about the natural world.