Using poetry – some principles, ideas and approaches 13 June 2022 Using poetry to explore how young people feel about world events is a powerful and increasingly popular approach, says Gareth Ellis
Case study: Embedding literacy across a subject discipline 30 August 2021 Students might not consider design and technology or food lessons to be places where literacy is at the forefront of teaching and learning. Emma Goldfinch describes her school’s work to put literacy at the heart of their subject discipline
Teaching Islam: Challenging prejudices 3 November 2020 How can we teach about Islam more authentically in RE lessons? Ahead of Interfaith Week – November 8 to 15 – Lat Blaylock, co-author of a new resource, considers the duty of education to tackle stereotypes and challenge prejudices
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
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
The Holocaust: Humanising the inhuman 15 January 2020 Teaching the Holocaust effectively and communicating the harrowing reality of what happened is a challenge for all schools. Drawing on the work of the Holocaust Exhibition and Learning Centre, Emma King looks at how we can make it real for students
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
Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 21 November 2018 Holocaust Memorial Day takes place on January 27. Alex Murphy offers some ideas and resources for how to mark the event in your school
Design & technology: Meet the petal girls... 19 September 2018 The annual Design Ventura challenge aims to bring design and technology to life for students. Teacher Rhiannon Pearson describes how working towards the competition has given D&T education at her school a boost
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
Relationships and Sex Education: Getting your parents on board 6 June 2018 Statutory relationships and sex education is approaching and schools will want to have their parents’ support for the new-look curriculum. Lucy Emmerson advises
Uncovering the First World War 27 September 2017 The First World War Centenary Battlefield Tours have been helping schools to connect the First World War to their local communities – as well as to the political and social issues of today – to make the war relevant and personal to the lives of our students. Simon Bendry explains
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
Bett Show 2017 – Your SecEd Guide 8 December 2016 SecEd's annual Bett Show Guide offers 32 pages of preview information to help you prepare for the world's largest educational technology event, which takes place at London's ExCeL from January 25 to 28.
Ideas to help engage your students in poetry 20 April 2016 As the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award opens for entries, we asked three teachers to offer their tips for teaching poetry and inspiring students
Ideas and resources for Shakespeare's 400th anniversary 13 April 2016 A range of events and initiatives are being run to help schools mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. Emma Lee-Potter takes a look
Bringing Space into the classroom 2 March 2016 Bringing Space into the classroom can prove motivating and engaging for students of all ages. Tom Lyons offers some ideas and sign-posts activities and resources
Introducing Water Explorers 27 January 2016 The Water Explorers project sets ‘missions’ for student teams to investigate while raising awareness about water conservation. Teacher Katy Micklewright explains more
Philosophy in schools: Creating individual thinkers 14 October 2015 Teachers of philosophy are passionate about the benefits that this subject can bring to young people. Sal McKeown considers the place of philosophy in schools
Design Ventura: A real-life design challenge 18 June 2015 The Design Ventura challenge pushes students to their limits and provides a year-long project to inspire design and technology teaching. Teacher Sophie Tomlins explains more
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