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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.
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Teaching grammar effectively: from sentence-level work to confident writers
English lead Maaria Khan explains how to teach grammar in a way that actually improves children's writing. Discover practical strategies for building grammar progressively, embedding it within writing units and helping pupils apply it with confidence.
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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.
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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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Autumn Term Y6 reading brain: Using 1,000s of LbQ answers to plan interventions
Data from 1,000s of Y6 Autumn reading diagnostic answers, 4 text features that cause cognitive load, and holistic strategies to scaffold.
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The question of teaching inference: research vs classroom reading strategy
Kate Brindle, who's spent over 20 years in the classroom, shares what actually works when teaching inference. From modelling strategies aloud to using drama and graphic novels, this blog is packed with practical ideas you can implement immediately.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check: Key info and insights
What is a good MTC score? Scores from previous years and insights into which are the hardest times tables: our MTC guide has it all.
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‘Struggling' to the top 3% nationally: A headteacher's blueprint for smarter school improvement
Headteacher Andy Done shares school improvement strategies that moved his primary school from struggling to top 3% in attainment. Discover a practical guide with downloadable resources.
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SATs access arrangements: a clear guide for schools
Understand the key access arrangements for SATs: extra time, readers, scribes, evidence-based advice & practical tips for year 6 and schools.
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SATs 2025 grammar test predictions for last-minute prep.
SATs analyser extraordinaire Sophie Bartlett presents a deep analysis of past grammar papers with indications of content domains to focus on.
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Y6 SATs 2025 spelling test predictions for last-minute prep
SATs analyser extraordinaire Sophie Bartlett presents a deep analysis of past spelling papers with indications of content domains to focus on.
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KS2 SATs 2025: areas to prioritise
What's more likely to appear on the KS2 SATs 2025 papers? What content should you prioritise? Sophie B shares her thoughts.
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KS2 SATs 2024: areas to prioritise
KS2 SATs 2024 are just around the corner, and Year 5/6 teacher Sophie Bartlett spills the beans on what's more likely to show up, so you know what to prioritise.
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SATs Springboard insights: September's GPS learning gaps.
Which GPS questions and topics on the SATs Springboard have Year 6 classes struggled with so far this year?
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Logistics of homework: theory vs reality
In our second instalment of roundtable discussion with Sir Kevan Collins, Sophie Bartlett and Rebecca Buckland, they chat the realities of setting homework.
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The hallmarks of effective homework
Our final roundtable chat concludes with Sir Kevan Collins, Sophie Bartlett and Rebecca Buckland discussing the key features of effective homework.
