The crucial role of citizenship education during lockdown 13 May 2020 As the Covid-19 crisis continues, the role of citizenship education must not be overlooked – both when it comes to navigating the huge amount of information out there and supporting pupils’ wellbeing. Helen Blachford explains 1 comment
Home education: Resources for schools, teachers and parents: Part 3 27 April 2020 This is the third edition of the SecEd compendium of home schooling and remote education resources for schools, teachers and parents. We cover a range of subjects, as well as exercise and keeping fit, mental health and wellbeing, cultural and arts activities, and whole-school support
Maximising retention of learning during lockdown 14 April 2020 When planning for home learning, our priority as teachers must be to embed current knowledge via retrieval practice in the hope of building firm foundations for when schools re-open and education returns to normal. With a focus on her subject of maths, Lesley Goddard advises
Home education: Resources for schools, teachers and parents: Part 2 7 April 2020 A range of resources and education services are being offered to schools and parents to help support home education. SecEd's second compendium lists more than 65 resources, many of which of free or open access... 1 comment
Home education: Resources for schools, teachers and parents: Part 1 24 March 2020 A range of resources and education services are being offered to schools and parents to help support the home education of students during the coronavirus crisis. Dorothy Lepkowska looks at some of what is out there, including a number of free-access resources 1 comment
Climate change: How schools can strike back 15 January 2020 Now is the time to think about climate change within the broader context of what your school wants to achieve through its teaching. Alan Kinder offers some advice 2 comments
The power of chess 15 October 2019 The Ormiston Academies Trust is investing in chess clubs at its schools. Jemima Waltho looks at how the project has developed
A huge impact on reading: The School Librarian of the Year 2019 11 September 2019 From reading challenges to awards and visits, Ros Harding – the School Librarian of the Year 2019 – has been recognised for the wide range of literacy initiatives she undertakes with students. Emma Lee-Potter finds out more
Into Film Festival 2019 11 September 2019 Themes at the 2019 Into Film Festival include climate change, rebellion and mental wellbeing among many others. The popular event runs from November 6 to 22 and is curriculum-linked. Sam Wilson introduces the programme
Climate change strikes: Ideas for how schools can respond 3 July 2019 The strikes in protest at the climate change crisis have made international headlines. Geoff Barton looks at how schools might work with pupils to help them engage with climate change
Remembering the Holocaust: Our collective responsibility 5 December 2018 The impact of a recent school trip to Krakow in Poland to study aspects of the Holocaust has been profound, both for the students involved and their teacher, Dave Stephenson
School trip tips: Effective planning and organising 5 December 2018 Gill Harvey offers her advice on planning and running educational and safe school trips, including tips for schools that decide to work with a tour operator or other provider
Extended investigative projects in science 10 October 2018 Extended investigative projects are considered one of the essentials to delivering good practical science in schools. Lisa Niven explains her school’s approach to ensuring successful extended projects
The Into Film Festival 2018 5 September 2018 This year’s Into Film Festival takes place from November 7 to 23 and schools can already book their free places. Sam Wilson introduces this year’s programme
Developing students’ skills through creativity in education 20 June 2018 With arts in education being squeezed out of many schools, headteacher Craig D’Cunha discusses how his school is ensuring that attention doesn’t fade from those more creative, skills-based subjects
Setting up a successful STEM club 24 January 2018 STEM Club Week takes place in early February. Jo Mitchell looks at the ins and outs of setting up a club and the secrets to making a club popular and successful
Teaching creative thinking: Advice and examples 8 November 2017 Embedding creative thinking into the curriculum alongside knowledge can be done, and is not an ‘either-or’ option. Professor Bill Lucas, co-author of a new book on creative thinking, offers some practical ideas and advice
The STEM challenge: Resources and initiatives 27 September 2017 As he retires after 12 years at the helm of the Engineering Development Trust, Dr Gordon Mizner looks at the range of the charity’s STEM engagement programmes
Fighting the case for art, design and technology 13 September 2017 During the summer, the V&A Museum hosted an art, design and technology symposium for teachers. Emma Lee-Potter went along to find out more about the museum’s education work
Into Film Festival 2017 6 September 2017 The annual Into Film Festival takes place in November with 3,000 free screenings and events. It is the world’s largest film education festival. Sam Wilson looks at what’s on
Learning lessons from Auschwitz 21 June 2017 Since 2006, the Lessons from Auschwitz programme has seen more than 30,000 students visit the notorious Nazi death camp. In May, John Galloway joined the latest group of students and teachers travelling to Auschwitz-Birkenau
Teaching poetry: Does this smell like a good poem? 7 June 2017 The prestigious Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award is open for entries. Joanne Bowles offers some lesson ideas and tips for getting your classes involved in poetry and competitions
Going for STEM gold? The CREST Awards 22 March 2017 The CREST Awards, run by the British Science Association, help schools to reward students for their STEM project work. Maria Rossini explains
Some useful maths ideas 15 March 2017 The opening of the Winton Gallery offers a new destination for maths-inspired school outings. Susan Elkin takes a look, and also considers some other useful classroom resources to support maths education
Introducing the Industrial Cadets 15 March 2017 The Industrial Cadets initiative offers young people key skills and career insights in STEM industries. Penny Tysoe explains
21 June 2017