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Resources to support LGBT+

In 2021 Scotland made history by being the first country in the world to embed LGBT+ into its inclusive education curriculum. Since then...

Cathy Layton

Nov 11, 20221 min read

Did you know Fungi are closer to animals than plants?

Those of you that are old enough may remember we used to think Fungi were a type of plant... ok, maybe none of you are old enough to...

Cathy Layton

Nov 9, 20221 min read

Science Podcasts

Listening to some science podcasts with your class is a great way to combine science and Literacy. There are lots out there to choose...

Cathy Layton

Nov 7, 20221 min read

Stay safe when it gets dark

Now that the nights are drawing in you can get the whole class involved with some data collection, all you need is them wearing their...

Cathy Layton

Nov 4, 20221 min read

Seeking Teachers who are interested in their Mental Fitness

We all know how to stay physically fit but do we know how to stay mentally fit? Education Guru is looking for teachers who understand how...

Cathy Layton

Nov 3, 20221 min read

Strengthening Science in LKS2 and UPKS2 - 15th November

15th November LKS2 - 9.30-12.30 UPKS2 - 13.00-16.30 These courses focus on the big ideas in primary science which will help you make a...

Cathy Layton

Nov 2, 20221 min read

Subject Leader bespoke network hub - 14th November North Yorkshire & North Tyneside

14th November - 3-5pm Have you been missing out on CPD due to recent events? Do you find it difficult to get out on full day courses? Do...

Cathy Layton

Nov 1, 20221 min read

Black History Month

As Black History Month comes to a close, one way to continue to increase science capital is to introduce your class to a scientist,...

Cathy Layton

Oct 31, 20221 min read

Developing Pupil Led Investigations - 10th November

Embedding working scientifically in the primary classroom - 10th November full day face to face To develop the independence of children...

Cathy Layton

Oct 28, 20221 min read

Remember, Remember – indoor fireworks

Did you ever have indoor fireworks when you were a kid? We did and now we like to use them in the classroom to support the Year 5...

Cathy Layton

Oct 27, 20221 min read

Slimy Worms

We all know how much children love making slime and it fits so well with Changing Material topics Y4 . It also rather topical for this...

Cathy Layton

Oct 26, 20221 min read

Upskilling the new Subject Leader - 8th November

8th November - online full day Taking on science in a school can be a challenge, even more so if you are a new Science Leader or just...

Cathy Layton

Oct 25, 20221 min read

Increasing Science Capital – Diwali 24th October 2022

Helping children to link everyday experiences with the science you teach in the classroom is important to help them understand the world...

Cathy Layton

Oct 23, 20221 min read

Optimistic October

Have you joined Action for Happiness for Optimistic October yet? Helping you find ways to be happier and kinder together.

Cathy Layton

Oct 22, 20221 min read

Scary Skeletons

No better time of the year than October 31st to find a new way to teach your class about skeletons instead of the usual photocopied...

Cathy Layton

Oct 21, 20221 min read

Strengthening Subject Understanding - 3rd November

Year 1 - 09.30-13.00 Year 2 - 14.00-17.00 These face to face courses focus on the big ideas in primary science which will help you make a...

Cathy Layton

Oct 20, 20221 min read

Half-term getaway

We have a self-catering cottage sleeping 5 which offers lots of unusual getaways for you and your friends for either a long weekend or...

Cathy Layton

Oct 19, 20221 min read

Impact of OFSTED Review - 2nd November

Session 1st-2nd November, online 1-4pm Managing, Monitoring and Assessing Science Learning: These sessions are linking to the Ofsted...

Cathy Layton

Oct 18, 20221 min read

Autumnal Activities

In these one and a half hour online sessions we look at which science objectives we can explore with the children using the rich seasonal...

Cathy Layton

Oct 13, 20221 min read

Teacher Burnout

Are you prepared for the challenges ahead? Teacher burnout is a really big problem causing many teachers to leave the profession through...

Cathy Layton

Oct 11, 20221 min read

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