Pearson Schools Blog

On the 16th of November, in a one-off Pearson webinar, Laila El-Metoui, founder of Pride in Education, Stonewall Lesbian Role Model of the Year (2020) and Equity Educator, shared with teachers and senior school leaders, what they can do to further diversify the curriculum, highlighting how inclusion at school can have a life-long impact on all learners including those who are LGBTIQA+.

Laila reflects on the key points teachers need to consider supporting a super diverse curriculum – starting with our own biases.

The fact that reading is a key component to a fulfilling life is not often the source of contest, and indeed, the level of evidence in its favour is nearly irrefutable.

#IfIWere is our new social media campaign, aiming to turn the table on well-loved plays and performances, from the classic to the contemporary. In today’s post we introduce the initiative, and explore how creativity can inspire your learners this autumn.

At Pearson, we believe great assessments further learner progression, and are dedicated to ensuring we can fully support primary schools and teachers with the right assessment tools. Lindsay Nadin, Director of Primary, discusses our commitment to, and exploration of, the UK’s primary assessment offering.

Joy Mbakwe, Head of English at Lilian Baylis Technology School, explores the impact of lockdown on learners and three strategies to boost students' academic motivation.