The governance of multi-academy trusts: Who watches the watchmen?
The governance of multi-academy trusts: Who watches the watchmen?
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How to open the door to a world of reading for enjoyment in Scotland
A recent case study shows that Pearson’s Bug Club reading programme helps increase reading enjoyment in children.
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Multi-academy trusts: Four opportunities and challenges
In our work with multi academy trusts across the country this year, we’ve had some fascinating conversations with many leaders, classroom teachers and educational experts about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for MATs.
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Multi-academy trusts: Four opportunities and challenges
In our work with multi academy trusts across the country this year, we’ve had some fascinating conversations with many leaders, classroom teachers and educational experts about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for MATs.
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Plan to give your children a jump start in reading
You’ve spent days of your summer break preparing for the next year of teaching. You have a good idea of what the children in your class will be capable of, you might know their strengths and weaknesses, and you’re plotting the best way of teaching your children how to read confidently, competently, and for enjoyment.
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Science - why it's important and how to teach it
We all know science is a compulsory subject in English primary schools, but many teachers report a worrying trend that this important subject is being squeezed out of the curriculum. With science being less of a priority in recent years, too many schools are struggling to teach the recommended two hours every week.
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Avoid the summer reading dip
As teachers, parents and carers, you'll know that children's reading can 'dip' during the long summer holidays. This is especially evident in children moving from Year 2 to Year 3, and from Year 6 to Year 7, so we’re encouraging all children to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge.
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Pupil Equity Funding for Scotland
In April 2017, £120m of additional funding will be provided to eligible schools via the Attainment Scotland Fund.
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Making the challenge of meeting each child’s distinct learning needs manageable
As children move through primary school there are always concepts or objectives that some children fail to master before it’s time to move the class on. This means that each child has a unique set of strengths, as well as the potential for small gaps in their knowledge and skills, and areas about which they feel less confident.
