Learn everything you need to know about the new ELS Essential Spelling programme in this blog! A Year 2 spelling programme following the format and structure of the ELS phonics teaching programme.
Read moreWhat was happening in the UK in 2015? Justin Bieber was storming the charts with not one, not two, but three Number 1 hits. Dinosaurs were running amok again in Jurassic World. The polls opened for the general election. As all this was happening, school were preparing to update their KS3 science curriculum, in line […]
Read moreBy Jayne Jarvis, Primary Maths Publisher at Oxford University Press 1. Positive steps forward… but more to do We’ve seen a ‘resounding positive shift’ in mathematics education in primary schools over recent years. All schools are some way on their journey to embedding mastery, and a high-quality, ambitious spine has been established in the majority […]
Read moreNew to Oxford Smart Activate. Find out more Oxford Smart Activate is the next evolution of the best-selling KS3 series, Activate. From the initial discussions of the Curriculum Development group, through to the testing phase with over 20 Pioneer Schools working with Year 7 groups, the development of Oxford Smart Activate has been a team effort. We wanted to shine a light on […]
Read moreWhether you’re new to Read Write Inc. Phonics or have taught it for years – there’s plenty of great advice and guidance in this blog for you.
Read moreBy Lydia Davison, Maths Lead and Teaching and Learning Lead, Newbold Verdon Primary School in Leicester A narrative often surfaces when it comes to the use of manipulatives in the primary mathematics classroom. In my experience, primary educators frequently talk of using manipulatives such as Numicon apparatus in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage1 – […]
Read moreAssistant Headteacher and Maths Lead Matt Ellis shares his techniques for using manipulatives to teach Perimeter and Position and Direction
Read moreNot got time to read the DfE’s new Reading Framework? We’ve done it for you! In this blog Andrea Quincey, Director of Primary Literacy digests the framework and suggests 7 key take-aways for schools to consider to ensure that reading for pleasure isn’t left to chance.
Read moreGet ready for the new academic year and ensure a successful start in teaching Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) with these very helpful tips! Assess your resources, organise decodable reading books, allocate training time and more on the blog! Find out more.
Read moreRead the latest installment in our #InspireWithScience series, where Will Heathcote, one of the authors of DP Physics, explores the relevance of DP Physics in the face of the global challenge of climate change. Will unravels the connections between the new DP Physics syllabus, and how it enables students to be scientifically literate when it comes to climate change.
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