Three factsheets for parents with lots of easy games, activities and ideas to help them support their child. First is how to support handwriting. Second is ideas for supporting spelling, punctuation and grammar. Third is how to support writing composition - planning, structuring, writing and proofreading.

French board game to practise giving the date. Pupils play in groups of two to four. Slide three is printed for each group and is the ‘board’. Print on to card or laminate for increased durability. Each group will need a dice. If these are not already available, print and assemble to template provided on slide four. Full instructions are provided as well as a help sheet. A great game to practise speaking and listening skills, as well as how to make the date in French. Suitable for KS2-4 and a good revision activity.

This is a seven-page guide for parents of primary school pupils with many quick and easy strategies they can use to help to develop their child's language and communication skills. Great for SENCOs and class teachers to distribute to parents. The author is a senior advisory teacher for speech, language and communication needs.

This is a powerpoint presentation on word types - nouns, adjectives, pronouns, verbs and adverbs. Each word type is introduced with examples and there are activities for the whole class (group work or activities with a learning partner). There is then a worksheet for pupils to work through with a section on each word type. An answer sheet is also provided. This is designed for KS2 pupils as part of the Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPAG) curriculum. It can be used as a revision lesson as well as to introduce the topic. It would also be suitable as a revision activity for Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4 pupils, including those with SEN. Everything within this resource is self-explanatory and answers provided so this would also be suitable to leave as cover work for a non-specialist to deliver. If all activities are completed there is enough work for two lessons. If pupils are being introduced to the topic for the first time, this resource can also be split up into individual sections (e.g. work on nouns for lesson, work on verbs for another).

This resource is a presentation introducing hobbies / free time activities in the present tense in French. The vocabulary is introduced and this is followed by board games to be played to practise the vocabulary in the context of speaking and listening skills. Introducing the vocabulary and playing the games would be enough for an entire lesson. SImply print the ‘board’ slide for each group and use dice (or print the templates included). Best played in groups of two to four. Various support and extension options are outlined in the powerpoint. There are several variations that can be played: Play in the present tense, asking and answering questions about what you do in your free time. Play in the past tense to practise using past forms. Play in the future tense. Play using the mixed tenses dice to practise all three tenses. Play using the ‘additional detail’ dice to encourage longer answers (e.g. ‘with whom?’ ‘Where?’ ‘When?’ ‘How often?’) Play using different tenses and extra detail. Play using the help sheet for support. Play using either the simple or harder version of the playing board. Depending on the variation used, this game can be adapted for KS2, KS3 or KS4. It is a great way to improve confidence with speaking and listening skills. It also makes a fun revision activity before tests and exams. Print the boards and dice onto card or laminate so they can be used with other classes.

Presentation for use in staff CPD sessions which includes a brief introduction to dyslexia and twenty easy-to-implement classroom strategies (quality first teaching) to enable dyslexic students to access the curriculum. Also included a PDF booklet with the same strategies which can be given out to staff as handouts. Suitable for teachers and teaching assistants at KS2,3, 4 and 5. Great as a whole-school or departmental refresher session on dyslexia. The author is a senior advisory teacher, trainer and writer in the field of special educational needs.

This is a presentation which introduces various tenses: the present tense, past tense, present progressive, past progressive, present perfect and past perfect. All are introduced with examples and activities which can be used within a whole class, small groups or as partner work. There is enough here to cover three lessons: Lesson one: Introduce the present tense and past tense. Do side one of the worksheet. Lesson two: The present progressive and the past progressive. Links with side two of the worksheet. Lesson three: The present perfect and the past perfect. Links with side three of the worksheet. An answer sheet is also included. Alternatively, this pack can be used as a revision lesson for classes who are revising for the SATS. The worksheets could be given as a homework task. Suitable to leave as a cover lesson as the powerpoint is self-explanatory and all answers provided for a non-specialist teacher. Suitable for: Key Stage 2 (links to SPAG content). Also very relevant as a revision task for Key Stage 3 / 4 and suitable for EAL learners.

Learn how to perfect your presentation and speaking skills with this easy-to-read guide full of practical tips and printable templates. What is it about public speaking that strikes fear in so many people? Not knowing what to say, your mind going blank, people staring at you, feeling you have nothing to say people would want to hear, being scared you’re boring people… In the 21st century, most people will be expected to present at some point, whether to a physical audience or, increasingly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to a virtual audience watching from screens in their own home. The good news is that public speaking skills are not something some people are born with and others are not. Through learning a few basic strategies even the most nervous of speakers can learn how to give a confident, informative and inspiring speech. Whether you’re giving a presentation for the first time, or you’re looking to develop and improve your skills, this book contains everything you need to learn how to produce a perfect presentation. You’ll learn what makes an effective presentation and what you’ll need to consider in advance. You’ll evaluate your current skills and highlight specific areas to develop. You’ll discover how to plan both the structure and content of your presentation in order to create a well-structured, engaging and easy-to-follow talk, as well as learn how to create visuals and other materials which complement rather than distract from your message. You’ll find out how to use effective body language, positioning, gesture, expression, voice projection and intonation as well as discovering how to cope with common problems and difficult audiences. This guide is suitable whatever your presentation needs. Perhaps you’re a student wanting to present research findings or to course mates, a graduate wanting to ace that online job interview, a professional expected to present to colleagues, or simply somebody needing to give a speech at a family occasion. With 14 printable templates, this is also a great resource for those teaching presentation skills to students or colleagues. Written by an experienced teacher, presenter and communication specialist, the guide demystifies the public speaking process and equips the reader with easy-to-implement strategies.

Learn how to become an amazing tutor with this easy-to-read guide packed full of practical advice, tips and resources. Tutoring is a popular choice of career and attracts individuals from a range of backgrounds. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for tutors across a range of subjects. You might have picked up this guide because you are considering tutoring for the first time, or because you are looking for ways in which to improve and develop your existing tutoring practice. Maybe you are a university student with subject knowledge but no experience of teaching, a graduate wanting to know the mechanics of setting up a tutoring business, or perhaps you are simply wondering whether or not tutoring could be for you. Wherever you are in your tutoring career, this guide will show you how to plan and deliver effective tutoring sessions, explore ways of assessing and giving feedback to students, advise you how to work effectively with students with additional learning needs, and guide you in finding tutoring work. Whether you are tutoring maths, English, music, computer coding or a foreign language, you will find effective teaching strategies, clear advice and ready-to-use resources to help you on your journey to becoming a brilliant private tutor. This guide considers the entire process of tutoring: how to find tutoring work; advertising your services; planning tutoring sessions; preparing effective resources; giving useful feedback; evaluating your practice; assessing students; and how to cope with common difficulties such as disengaged students. This book also includes a comprehensive guide to working with students with additional learning needs (such as dyslexia, autism, ADHD, developmental language disorder and learning difficultues). Written by an experienced teacher and tutor, this is a practical guide suitable for anybody considering or working as a tutor.

Many parents want to support their child to learn to read and write but are unsure where to start. Which literacy skills are needed in the digital age? Are e-books as useful as paper ones? Do we really need handwriting and spelling skills in the era of predictive text? How do you motivate a reluctant reader or a child with reading difficulties? All of these questions and more are answered in this essential guide for any parent or carer wanting to know how to support their child’s literacy skills in the 21st century. Jam-packed with simple yet effective activities and games, this is an essential resource whether you are helping pre-schoolers, school-aged children or teens. This is a PDF version which can be downloaded or printed. The book is also available in paperback or e-book from Amazon.

Many parents want to support their child to learn to read and write but are unsure where to start. Which literacy skills are needed in the digital age? Are e-books as useful as paper ones? Do we really need handwriting and spelling skills in the era of predictive text? How do you motivate a reluctant reader or a child with reading difficulties? All of these questions and more are answered in this essential guide for any parent or carer wanting to know how to support their child’s literacy skills in the 21st century. Jam-packed with simple yet effective activities and games, this is an essential resource whether you are helping pre-schoolers, school-aged children or teens. This is a downloadable, printable PDF of the book. The paperback version and e-book for Kindle are available to purchase from Amazon.

Presentation to be used for a staff CPD session. Brief introduction as to what is meant by dyslexia followed by twenty easy-to-implement classroom strategies, which will require little or no additional planning. Suitable for teachers and teaching assistants at KS2, 3, 4 and 5. Focus is on quality first teaching strategies and enabling dyslexic students to access the curriculum. Suitable for a whole school or department refresher or initial training session on dyslexia and aimed at those who have little / no prior experience of the topic. Writing by a senior advisory teacher, trainer and author in the field of special educational needs.

This is a presentation for use in staff CPD sessions. There is a detailed introduction to what we mean by speech, language and communication needs, why this topic is important and how it affects students. Different area of SLCN are then highlighted including how to identify students in these areas and easy-to-implement classroom strategies to support these students as part of quality first teaching. Suitable for teachers and teaching assistants at KS1, 2, 3 and 4. Great as a whole-school initial training session or refresher session. The author is a senior advisory teacher, trainer and writer in the field of speech, language and communication needs.

This is a big bundle of resources containing everything you'll need to teach the topic of 'house and home' in German. Several powerpoints intrducing vocabulary - rooms of the house, furniture, prepositions, how you help at home, activities in the home. Worksheets and other activities within the powerpoints. Lots of games for whole-class and small group work. Battleships games for partner work - to practise word order and prepositions. Word loops which can be used as a whole class speaking activity, or printed and used as match up dominoes.

A bundle of 16 different resources covering: greetings in French, numbers, months, dates, birthdays, animals, colours, weather, clothes, sports, hobbies, places in town, food. Mainly powerpoints with some worksheets and games incorporated into the powerpoints. Great resources for primary teachers / non-specialists teaching French - plenty to keep you going for the first terms of basic vocabulary.

A booklet for parents containing many activities to use at home with children to develop maths skills relating to number, time, money and shape. Suitable for parents of Early Years and Primary pupils.

This is a detailed powerpoint presentation for a staff CPD session - suitable for primary, secondary and FE. Audience: teachers, teaching assistants, support staff, leaders. Discusses what is meant by social, emotional and mental health, explores risk and resilience factors. Activity on how to identify pupils with difficulties. Links with SEN and particular difficulties for this group. Facts and figures included on why this is a current issue. Discusses what schools can do to support this group and improve wellbeing. Video links included. Links to useful organisations and websites.

This is an eight-page booklet suitable for all staff working in school settings (primary and secondary). There is a brief introduction to what is meant by speech, language and communication needs followed by how to identify students and plenty of classroom strategies which can support these students in mainstream schools. The strategies are all quick and easy to implement as part of quality first teaching and relevant for KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4 teachers, teaching assistants and other school staff. Can be printed and distributed among staff for whole-school CPD. The author is a senior advisory teacher for speech, language and communication needs.

Many children and young people have difficulties with social communication for various reasons. This is a staff CPD session which includes a presentation and corresponding activities. Looks at what we mean by social communication, which pupils have needs in these areas, how to identify needs and what can be done in the classroom. Final part of the powerpoint discusses interventions in this area and things to take into consideration. Links to further resources. Suitable for EY, Primary, Secondary and FE. Mainstream staff - teachers, teaching assistants and leaders. The author is a senior advisory teacher for speech, language and communication needs.

This is a detailed 16-page booklet aimed at parents on how to support their child with essential pre-reading skills. Sections include: spoken language, phonological awareness, attention skills, memory skills, sequencing, motor skills and instilling a joy of reading. Lots of lots of practical and easy-to-implement activities for everyday. Aimed at parents of children in pre-school, nursery, reception and key stage 1 (although much is also relevant to KS2). Get parents on board and use them to support pupils to develop skills essential for reading and writing. The author: I am a senior advisory teacher for SEN.