Welcome to our Teachers Blog, a valuable resource shaped by a vibrant community of educators. Here, you’ll find insights and wisdom shared by experienced teachers to support and enrich your teaching journey. Explore a range of topics, from effective student feedback and navigating Ofsted inspections to promoting diversity, honing your leadership skills, and much more.
CPD
The summer holidays are a chance to pause, recharge, and if you fancy it, engage in some light-touch CPD. This article highlights a range of free or low-cost CPD for teachers, designed to be flexible and interest-led. Whether you want to reflect on your teaching, gather new ideas, or stay connected to your practice, there’s something here for you.
Wellbeing
Resilience is key to helping students overcome setbacks and thrive in the classroom. This article explores what resilience looks like, how to spot when it’s missing, and what you can do to support it. Discover practical strategies to help your students stay motivated, bounce back from challenges, and believe in their ability to grow.
Pedagogy
Despite being a required part of the A Level Maths specification, the Large Data Set is frequently overlooked and poorly understood. But used well, it’s a powerful tool for developing statistical thinking. This article offers clear, classroom-ready approaches to help students engage meaningfully with real data.
Inspection and Observation
Ofsted’s 2025 education inspection framework promises major changes, from scrapping headline grades to introducing report cards and full graded inspections. This article unpacks the key proposals, explores their impact on teachers and students, and questions whether the new system truly addresses long-standing concerns.
Pedagogy
Considering supply teaching? Whether you’re looking for flexibility, experience, or a change of pace, this article covers everything you need to know. Learn how supply teaching works, what to look for in an agency, and the key skills needed for success. Plus, explore the pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right fit for you.
Pedagogy
Turn and Talk is a simple yet transformative classroom routine that sparks discussion, builds confidence, and deepens understanding, ensuring every student participates in the learning process. Discover how to make it a cornerstone of your teaching and adapt it to suit any subject.
Pedagogy
In this article, chemistry teacher Dan explores the benefits of visualisers, provides a practical example, and highlights how they can enhance teaching by fostering clearer explanations, effective modelling, and real-time feedback. Perfect for teachers looking to move beyond PowerPoint and engage students more dynamically!
Pedagogy
English teacher Andrew Atherton shares a creative approach to poetry revision. Discover how introducing the bibliographic code and letting students carve their own poetic creations can ignite engagement and a fresh appreciation for poetry. Perfect for Year 7 through Year 13, this lesson will make revision exciting and memorable.
Pedagogy
Struggling to get your English class talking? Discover why traditional cold calling doesn’t always work in English classrooms and learn simple strategies to encourage meaningful engagement and discussion. Bring your lessons to life with methods that work for the unique dynamics of English classrooms.
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