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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?

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.

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.

Perceptions of homework: Inside the Tick Box

Our roundtable series with Sir Kevan Collins, Sophie Bartlett and Rebecca Buckland kicks off with a discussion on the perceptions of homework.

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.

5 common KS2 maths SATs test mistakes

We take a closer look at some maths SATs test mistakes to help your pupils avoid the same pitfalls.

Tips for SATs 2023: topics to prioritise

Sophie Bartlett shares some tips for SATs 2023, including the areas that you might want to prioritise ahead of the tests in May.

How to identify and address learning gaps

Sophie Bartlett shares her thoughts on identifying and addressing learning gaps.

Ready To Progress criteria

A guide to the NCETM’s ready to progress criteria, and some maths resources to support your teaching.

A complete guide to ECT Induction and 11 top tips for your NQT year

Your ECT Induction can be an intense time. We’ve gathered some of the best advice the internet has to offer.

Barvember: LbQ’s Top Five Bar Models

To celebrate Barvember, we're giving you a run down of our top five Bar Model Question Sets!

Common English SATs misconceptions

We've analysed the 2022 data to highlight misconceptions to look out for in the 2023 English SATs tests.