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Let’s celebrate our support staff says Colin Harris after the TES Schools Awards

In an article for the TES on 29th June 2016 Colin Harris, head of Warren Park Primary School, wrote that ‘teaching assistants provide the backbone of every school, representing stability, hard work and what is really good about our education … Continue reading

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National School Sport Week

This week it is National School Sport Week, organised by  the Youth Sport Trust, with a theme of 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics. Sainsbury’s Active Kids Paralympic Challenge – a partnership between Sainsbury’s, the Youth Sport Trust and Paralympics GB provides … Continue reading

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Supporting learners – what could the future hold?

If you are considering career progression routes for support staff in schools you may be interested in the Foundation for Learning and Teaching (FDLT) or BA (Top up) in Learning and Teaching (BALT). Many schools are looking to ‘grow their … Continue reading

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May is International School Grounds Month

Why not join the international community who value using school grounds as part of the learning environment? ‘In May each year, the International School Grounds Alliance calls on schools around the globe to take their pupils outside to celebrate their … Continue reading

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Is your school ready for Science Week?

There is a wealth of material and information available at the British Science website. Once Science week is over, the resources and activities  will be useful to support curriculum topics across all age groups over the year. Follow the link … Continue reading

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Does your setting celebrate Mother’s Day – share your ideas?

Mother’s Day on 6th March 2016 is fast approaching – are you the ‘go to person’ who is tasked with making cards, planning a special assembly or leading an activity to mark the day? There are many sites on the … Continue reading

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National Story Telling Week

The Society for Storytelling’s 16th annual National Storytelling Week will take place from Saturday January 30th to Saturday February 6th 2016. Why not join in and encourage your pupils to share their favourite stories, create and tell their own stories or invite parents, … Continue reading

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Writing Competition for Leicester/shire schools

Historic England and Lord Lieutenant’s Writing Competition Your pupils have the opportunity to enter the writing competition with categories for KS1, 2 and 3 and the possibility to win vouchers and prizes.  The competition is open to all Leicester City … Continue reading

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British Science Week, 11-20th March 2016

Science Week is an excellent time to celebrate science in schools; it is the chance to extend and enhance the curriculum through themed days, workshops, special visitors and studies –  so now is the time to get planning!! There is … Continue reading

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Can you find a good festive resource?

Many free resource sites offer a wide range of resources with bespoke pages for the festive season. Why not try the   site to: ‘Celebrate in class with these festive teaching resources, activities and lesson plans, which include Christmas shopping … Continue reading

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