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How can I work most effectively with a teaching assistant in my lessons?

2 March 2023

There are lots of elements to this with big differences between primary and secondary, it helps for all concerned to have a shared understanding of the respective roles of a…

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Developing mental fitness in younger students

1 March 2023

In this podcast episode, Kat Cauchi is joined by Jez Belas to talk about ‘Developing mental fitness in younger students.’ Jez is a former Director of Sport and PE teacher turned Co-founder…

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Ofsted Art and Design research review published

28 February 2023

In the context of art and design, this review explores the practical knowledge, the ‘how to draw, paint or sculpt’. It also discusses the theoretical knowledge, such as the history…

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National fieldwork fortnight

27 February 2023

The Geographical Association have recently announced that a national fieldwork event is taking place in 2023. The theme for Fieldwork Fortnight is ‘Environment’ and it takes place between 26th June…

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Free -‘The Expert Edits: The best conversations in education.’

25 February 2023

Ambition Institute have put together free, downloadable journals filled with the best conversations in education. They call these journals, ‘Expert Edit’.  Curated by experts, the Edits are a collection of…

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Education: learning from case reviews

24 February 2023

Summary of risk factors and learning for improved practice around the education sector. Schools have a duty to protect children from harm within the educational setting. They are also very…

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Calendar of historical anniversaries and significant dates

23 February 2023

Historical anniversaries can be a great way to get children and young people interested in a subject or to raise awareness about a particular issue. This calendar puts together just a selection of the key…

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Can you improve metacognition quickly?

22 February 2023

Metacognition is quickly becoming one of the most popular terms in education. This is because evidence suggests that metacognitive strategies are some of the most cost-effective ways of improving student…

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How to promote belonging in school: podcast

21 February 2023

In this episode of the podcast, Pooky Knightsmith explores six ideas for promoting feelings of belonging and connection for children at school or in other settings.   Click here to…

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Designing teaching & understanding learners with Dylan Wiliam

20 February 2023

For this episode, special guest Dylan Wiliam joins hosts Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner to discuss good teaching practices, theories of student learning, and implementation. The conversation begins by exploring…

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Updated: Early Years Toolkit

19 February 2023

The Education Endowment Foundation have updated their Early Years Toolkit: A Summary of the best available evidence on key areas for learning and development. The Toolkit gives you information on…

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Drawing out pupils’ mathematical thinking

18 February 2023

One of the beauties of maths—for those who teach it and those who learn it—is that a few simple digits and symbols on a board at the front of a…

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