Teachers Gifts
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Teachers: Buying Gifts for Your Class

With Christmas coming up, you may wonder whether to buy a gift for your class.

Every school culture is different; in primary schools, it is not uncommon for teachers to give a gift to the pupils in their class, but even in secondary, you may want to gift something to your form group.

Of course, your budget will be limited if you are buying for 30 pupils in a class. It can be hard to find something thoughtful yet economical.

To help you out, we have put together a handy gift guide for teachers to help you choose appropriate gifts for your class.

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How Teachers can support Working Memory in Their Pupils
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How Teachers can support Working Memory in Their Pupils

It can be challenging for teachers to find information about working memory, yet it is often an area that students struggle with.

For teachers who want to carry out working memory interventions, a piece of research by Westby published in 2020 shines a light on some valuable principles.

This post will highlight some of the ideas that Westby has researched to help teachers understand how they can support working memory better.

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Social and Emotional Learning
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Using Social and Emotional Learning to Build Resilience

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a vital area of education that is often neglected. Yet, when tackled positively, it can have an enormous impact on children.

Resilience is a term used more and more as the challenges and obstacles our young people face grow. It involves being able to adapt when encountering difficulties, make adjustments and take a flexible approach.

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Reception to Year One
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Improving Transition from Reception to Year One

While many teachers will insist that the transition from Year 6 to Year 7 is the big one, it is often at the other end of the school where problems occur.

The EYFS curriculum offers far more freedom than in year one, and the jump can be stressful for children and their parents. It is not uncommon for year one teachers to struggle with settling children into a year one routine.

So what can schools do about the issue of transition?

This article will explore ideas to transform the transition from reception into year one into something more positive.

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School holidays
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How to prepare for the end of the school year

At this time of year, most teachers daydream about a cocktail at the beach while wading through endless tasks with exhaustion and maybe a hint of hysteria.

It is easy to become overwhelmed as the end of the summer term approaches, and it can help if you draw up a list of things that will make your time go smoothly. Some tasks may even save you time next year.

Here is a handy guide for teachers to ensure you are fully prepared for the end of the school year and ready to relax over the summer.

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Sport's Day
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Teacher’s Survival Guide to Sports Day

Almost every primary school teacher dreads a sports day. Not because they don’t like having fun with the children or because they don’t appreciate the benefits of sport but simply because it is so stressful.

Sports day means carrying out all the most challenging aspects of your job, such as behaviour management, risk assessment, and safeguarding in a goldfish bowl surrounded by parents.

This lighthearted guide will give you some handy hints and tips to help you get through even the most stressful sports day.

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Parents and Schools Working Together
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Parents and Schools Working Together

Schools working in partnership with parents is nothing new. It was a major focus of the Early Years framework from around 2012, when it was identified as a key factor in improving children’s learning and development.

As children get older, parents often take a step back from engaging with schools. Home based learning during COVID lockdowns certainly alerted many parents to the difficulties in supporting their children’s education.

While schools often focus on parental involvement, it can be challenging for parents to identify how they can support their children effectively with their education. They may fear that their lack of knowledge hinders them or worry they don’t have the time to make a difference.

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School Transitions
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How to Support Pupils with School Transitions

Whether pupils are moving between year groups, key stages, or primary to secondary school, the transition can be stressful and upsetting. No matter how old we are, change is unsettling, and support will be needed to try and mitigate the effects.

For vulnerable pupils such as those with SEN or those who have other needs, it can be even more challenging, and they will require extra support and planning to help them through the process.

STARS (The School Transition and Adjustment Research Study) gathered a wealth of information to provide practical strategies that help support children through school transitions.

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Reduce Low Level Disruption
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How to Reduce Low-Level Disruption at Exam Time

Exam time can be stressful for students, often leading to a deterioration in the expected levels of behaviour in the classroom.

It is no surprise that emotions are often heightened due to the pressure, with many students finding it difficult to express their feelings. Teachers can make a real difference if they introduce some simple strategies to minimise low-level disruption.

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