Enhance your primary classroom, corridors and communal areas with our vibrant ‘British Values Banners/Bunting’ resource! Featuring a collection of engaging posters, this set is designed to promote and celebrate the fundamental principles of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance. Each banner is meticulously crafted with clear illustrations and messaging, making it an ideal tool for sparking discussions and reinforcing the importance of British values among young learners. Whether adorning classroom walls or used in interactive lessons, these banners serve as a visually captivating reminder of the values that shape our society. 6 banners included (Alternative version ‘Acceptance’ can be used instead of ‘Tolerance’ if preferred.

Foundation Subject Definitions is a handy tool for primary classrooms, offering clear and concise definitions across 10 foundation subjects (Science, Geography, History, DT, PE, RE, PSHE, MFL, Art and Computing). With vibrant visuals and accessible language, this resource engages young learners, fostering a deeper understanding of fundamental concepts. Designed to support teachers and enhance student comprehension, Foundation Subject Definitions is a must-have for creating an enriching learning environment where every child can thrive.

“Writing for a Purpose: Instructions” is a learning resource created to assist Key Stage 1 children in understanding the essentials of writing instructions. The resource provides a clear explanation of what instructions are and how they are used to guide people to do things. Instructions are a set of steps that people follow to complete a task, such as making a sandwich or playing a game. The resource includes an example of simple instructions and demonstrates how to write them using the given features. It also provides tips on how to use clear and concise language when writing instructions. This resource can be used in English lessons to introduce children to the concept of instructions and provide guidance on how to write them. Teachers can use this resource to explain the purpose of instructions, provide examples of how to write them, and encourage children to create their own instructions. In addition, this resource can be used to encourage cross-curricular writing. For example, children can apply their knowledge of instructions to write and follow directions for creating art projects or conducting science experiments.

The ‘How do we… Reason?’ visual resource is designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills. It includes four steps for reasoning: Look for clues, Use what we know, Test our ideas, and Explain our thinking. Each step is respresented by a colourful visual to help students understand and remember the process of reasoning. This resource can be used in a variety of subjects and contexts to support students in developing their reasoning skills and becoming more confident and independent learners.

The ‘Thinking Maps’ visual aid resource provides a set of eight Thinking Maps visuals, each with a clear icon and explanation of how it can be used to visually organise and represent information. The resource includes templates for 5 of the maps that can be used by students to apply the concepts in their own work. The Thinking Maps covered include Circle Map, Bubble Map, Flow Map, Brace Map, Tree Map, Double Bubble Map, Multi-Flow Map, and Bridge Map. By using these maps, students can improve their critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills in a structured and organised way. This visual aid resource is an excellent tool for teachers looking to support their students’ learning and understanding of complex concepts in a visually engaging way.

“Shades of Modality,” is the perfect visual aid resource for Key Stage 2 students who want to master the art of using modal verbs! Our resource features an eye-catching and colorful design that includes a visual thermometer to represent the different types of modality. This visual aid helps students understand the nuances of using modal verbs to express different degrees of obligation, permission, possibility, and more. The resource includes clear definitions, examples, and exercises to help students practice using modal verbs in context. Students will also enjoy the engaging and interactive design, which makes learning grammar fun and accessible. Whether you’re a teacher looking for a tool to support your grammar lessons or a student who wants to improve their writing skills, Shades of Modality is the perfect visual aid resource for you.

“Writing for a Purpose: Local Traditional Songs” is a learning resource created to aid Key Stage 2 children in comprehending the essential elements and purposes of local traditional songs. This resource provides an in-depth explanation of local traditional songs and their characteristics. Local traditional songs are a form of expression that captures the culture and traditions of a particular region or community through music and lyrics. The primary elements of this type of song include the use of local language, cultural references, and themes that reflect the values and beliefs of the community. The resource also includes an exemplar local traditional song to demonstrate how these elements can come together in a song. The song incorporates local language, cultural references, and themes that reflect the values and beliefs of the community. This resource can be used in English lessons to introduce children to storytelling through the genre of local traditional songs and provide guidance on creating an effective song. Teachers can use this resource to introduce the topic, provide guidance on how to create a local traditional song, and provide examples for children to follow. Moreover, this resource can also be used to promote cross-curricular learning. For instance, children can apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from creating a local traditional song to other subjects, such as music, history or social studies, by using music and lyrics to depict a particular time period or event in the community. In conclusion, “Writing for a Purpose: Local Traditional Songs” is a valuable resource that can support children in developing their writing skills and understanding of different genres of music.

“Writing for a Purpose: Advert” is a learning tool designed to help students comprehend the essential components and purposes of advertisements. This resource provides a comprehensive explanation of advertisements and their main features. An advertisement is a form of persuasive writing that aims to promote a product, service, or idea to a target audience. The key elements of this type of writing include a catchy headline, persuasive language, visual imagery, and a call to action. In addition, the resource offers a sample advertisement to illustrate how these components can be applied in practice. This resource can be utilised in English lessons to introduce learners to the genre of advertising and provide guidance on creating an effective advertisement. Teachers can use this resource to introduce the topic, offer guidance on how to write an advertisement, and provide examples for learners to follow. Furthermore, this resource can be applied to encourage and scaffold writing across the curriculum. For instance, learners can apply the knowledge and skills they have gained from creating an advertisement to write persuasive adverts for other subjects, such as Design Technology or History , by utilising the elements of an advertisement to promote a product, idea or a cause. Overall, “Writing for a Purpose: Advert” is a valuable tool that can aid students in developing their writing skills and understanding persuasive writing genres.

“Writing for a Purpose - Film Review” is a learning resource designed to help students comprehend the essential elements and objectives of writing a film review. This resource offers a comprehensive explanation of film reviews and their main features. A film review is a type of writing that critiques a film, often including information about the plot, characters, cinematography, and overall impression of the film. The key components of this type of writing include providing a summary of the film, offering insights into its strengths and weaknesses, and offering an overall assessment of the film. The resource also includes a sample film review to illustrate how these elements can be utilised in practice. The review features a detailed summary of the film, critical analysis of the performances and cinematography, and an overall assessment of the film. This resource can be used in English or media studies lessons to introduce students to the genre of film reviews and provide guidance on creating an effective review. Teachers can utilise this resource to introduce the topic, offer guidance on how to write a film review, and provide examples for students to follow. Moreover, this resource can be used to encourage and scaffold writing across the curriculum. For example, students can apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from creating a film review to write similar pieces for other subjects, such as analysing a literary work or critiquing a scientific article. In summary, “Writing for a Purpose - Film Review” is a valuable resource that can aid individuals in developing their writing skills and understanding different writing genres.

“Writing for a Purpose: Balanced Arguments” is a learning resource designed to help Key Stage 2 children comprehend the key elements and objectives of writing a balanced argument. This resource offers a comprehensive explanation of balanced arguments and their main features. A balanced argument is a form of writing that presents two or more perspectives on a topic, providing evidence and reasoning to support each perspective. The key components of this type of writing include presenting opposing viewpoints, providing supporting evidence, and presenting a conclusion that takes into account all perspectives. The resource also includes a sample balanced argument to illustrate how these elements can be utilised in practice. The argument features multiple perspectives, supporting evidence, and a conclusion that takes into account all perspectives. This resource can be used in English lessons to introduce children to the genre of balanced arguments and provide guidance on creating an effective argument. Teachers can utilise this resource to introduce the topic, offer guidance on how to write a balanced argument, and provide examples for children to follow. Moreover, this resource can be used to encourage scaffold writing across the curriculum. For example, children can apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from creating a balanced argument to write similar pieces for other subjects, such as science or social studies, by presenting multiple perspectives on a scientific or historical issue. In summary, “Writing for a Purpose: Balanced Arguments” is a valuable resource that can aid children in developing their writing skills and understanding different writing genres.

“Writing for a Purpose: Instructions” is a learning resource designed to assist Key Stage 2 children in understanding the essential elements and objectives of writing instructional texts. This resource offers a comprehensive explanation of instructional writing and its main features. Instructional writing is a form of writing that provides step-by-step guidance on how to perform a task or achieve a goal. The key components of this type of writing include clear and concise language, a logical sequence of steps, the use of imperative verbs, and the inclusion of any necessary warnings or precautions. The resource also includes a sample set of instructions to illustrate how these elements can be utilised in practice. The instructions provide a clear and concise explanation of how to make a simple craft project, with a logical sequence of steps and the use of imperative verbs. This resource can be used in English lessons to introduce children to the genre of instructional writing and provide guidance on creating an effective set of instructions. Teachers can utilise this resource to introduce the topic, offer guidance on how to write instructional texts, and provide examples for children to follow. Furthermore, this resource can be used to encourage and scaffold writing across the curriculum. For instance, children can apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from creating a set of instructions to write similar pieces for other subjects, such as science or technology, by using instructional writing to explain a scientific experiment or how to use a new piece of technology. In summary, “Writing for a Purpose: Instructions” is an invaluable resource that can aid children in developing their writing skills and understanding different writing genres.

“Writing for a Purpose: News Report Recount” is a learning resource designed to help Key Stage 2 students comprehend the essential elements and objectives of writing a news report recount. This resource provides a comprehensive explanation of news report recounts and their primary features. A news report recount is a form of writing that narrates current events or news stories. The key components of this type of writing include using third-person point of view, describing events in a factual manner, using clear and concise language, and presenting information in a logical order. The resource also includes a sample news report recount to illustrate how these elements can be utilised in practice. The recount features a third-person narrative, factual descriptions of events, and clear and concise language. This resource can be used in English lessons to introduce children to the genre of news report recounts and provide guidance on creating an effective recount. Teachers can utilise this resource to introduce the topic, offer guidance on how to write a news report recount, and provide examples for children to follow. Furthermore, this resource can be used to encourage and scaffold writing across different subjects. For instance, students can apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from creating a news report recount to write similar pieces for other subjects, such as science or social studies, by using the elements of a news report recount to describe a scientific experiment or a historical event. In conclusion, “Writing for a Purpose: News Report Recount” is a valuable resource that can help children develop their writing skills and understanding of different writing genres, specifically news report recounts.

“Writing for a Purpose: Diary Recounts” is a learning resource designed to assist Key Stage 2 children in comprehending the essential elements and objectives of writing a diary recount. This resource offers a thorough explanation of diary recounts and their main features. A diary recount is a form of writing that narrates personal experiences or events as they occurred, often in a chronological order. The key components of this type of writing include using first-person point of view, describing events in detail, including personal thoughts and feelings, and creating a sense of time and place. The resource also includes a sample diary entry to illustrate how these elements can be utilised in practice. The recount features a first-person narrative, detailed descriptions of events, personal reflections, and a clear sense of time and place. This resource can be used in English lessons to introduce children to the genre of diary recounts and provide guidance on creating an effective recount. Teachers can use this resource to introduce the topic, offer guidance on how to write a diary recount, and provide examples for children to follow. Moreover, this resource can be used to encourage and scaffold writing across the curriculum. For example, children can apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from creating a diary recount to write similar pieces for other subjects, such as science or social studies, by using the elements of a diary recount to describe an experiment or a historical event. In summary, “Writing for a Purpose: Diary Recounts” is a valuable resource that can aid children in developing their writing skills and understanding different writing genres.

“Writing for a Purpose: Comics” is a learning resource designed to help Key Stage 2 children understand the essential elements and purposes of creating a comic. The resource provides a detailed explanation of this type of writing and its key attributes. A comic is a form of visual storytelling that uses illustrations and dialogue to convey a narrative. The primary elements of this type of writing include character development, plot, pacing, visual composition, and dialogue. The resource includes a real-life example of a comic to demonstrate how these components can come together in a comic to support well-developed characters, an engaging plot, balanced pacing, visually appealing compositions, and appropriate dialogue. This resource can be used as a tool when learning about the comic genre in English lessons. It provides a clear understanding of the essential features of a comic and how to create an effective one. Teachers can use the resource to introduce the topic, provide guidance on how to create a comic, and offer examples for children to follow. Moreover, this resource can also be used to support and scaffold writing across the curriculum. Children can apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from creating a comic to create similar visual narratives for other subjects, such as science or history, by using visual storytelling to explain a scientific concept or historical event. In conclusion, “Writing for a Purpose: Comics” is a valuable resource that can support children in developing their writing skills and understanding of the different genres of writing, particularly the comic genre.

“Writing for a Purpose: Imagery Poem” is a learning resource crafted to aid Key Stage 2 children in comprehending the fundamental elements and purposes of writing an imagery poem. This resource features an in-depth explanation of this type of writing and its key attributes. An imagery poem is a form of expression that uses vivid, sensory language to paint a picture in the reader’s mind, allowing them to experience a particular moment or emotion. The primary elements of this type of writing include sensory language that appeals to the five senses, descriptive words that create a clear picture, and a theme that is conveyed through the imagery. The resource also provides an exemplar imagery poem to demonstrate how these components can come together in a poem. The poem includes vivid sensory details, descriptive language, and a theme conveyed through the imagery. This resource can be used in English lessons to introduce children to the genre of imagery poetry and provide guidance on creating an effective poem. Teachers can use this resource to introduce the topic, provide guidance on how to create an imagery poem, and provide examples for children to follow. Furthermore, this resource can also be utilised to support and scaffold writing across the curriculum. For instance, children can apply the knowledge and skills they have learned from creating an imagery poem to write similar pieces for other subjects, such as history or social studies, by using sensory language and vivid descriptions to evoke a specific time period or event. Overall, “Writing for a Purpose: Imagery Poem” is an excellent resource that can support children in developing their writing skills and understanding of different writing genres.

“Writing for a Purpose: Non-Chronological Report” is a learning resource designed to support Key Stage 2 students in understanding the features and structure of non-chronological report writing. Non-chronological reports are a type of informative writing that present factual information on a specific topic, but not in chronological order. This resource breaks down the main features of a non-chronological report, such as the use of headings, subheadings, facts, and technical vocabulary, and explains how they should be used. The resource includes a real-life example of a non-chronological report to help students identify the features and structure of the genre. The resource can be used as a tool during English lessons to introduce students to non-chronological report writing and teach them how to write their own reports. Teachers can use the resource to model how to structure a non-chronological report and highlight the importance of factual information, clear organisation, and technical language. Students can then practice writing their own reports on a range of topics, applying what they have learned from the resource. In addition to English lessons, “Writing for a Purpose: Non-Chronological Report” can also support scaffold writing across the curriculum. Students can use non-chronological reports to present information in science, history, geography, and other subjects. This resource can help students understand how to structure and organize their writing in a clear and informative way. Overall, “Writing for a Purpose: Non-Chronological Report” is an excellent learning resource for Key Stage 2 students to develop their informative writing skills and understand the features of non-chronological reports. It provides clear explanations, examples, and practice opportunities to support students in their writing across the curriculum.