The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
Empower your primary school’s computing curriculum with this comprehensive, 8-page progression map! Designed for educators and curriculum leaders, this essential resource outlines the key skills and knowledge students should develop in computing from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Year 6.
Key Features:
☆ Clear Progression: Easily track student progress across five key strands of computing: E-Safety, Programming, Multimedia, Technology in Our Lives, and Data Handling.
☆ Curriculum-Aligned: Ensures your computing curriculum meets national standards and expectations.
☆ Detailed Breakdown: Each strand is broken down into specific skills and knowledge for each year group, providing a clear roadmap for instruction.
☆ Practical Guidance: Offers teachers valuable insights into how to scaffold learning and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
☆ Time-Saving Resource: Eliminate the guesswork of curriculum planning and focus on delivering engaging and effective computing lessons.
Benefits:
☆ Confidently Plan and Deliver: Ensure a well-structured and progressive computing curriculum that builds on prior learning.
☆ Assess and Track Progress: Easily identify areas of strength and areas for improvement for individual students and year groups.
☆ Support Subject Leaders: Empower computing coordinators and subject leaders to effectively manage and evaluate the computing curriculum.
☆ Enhance Student Learning: Provide a solid foundation in computing skills that will prepare students for the digital age.
Ideal for: Primary school teachers, computing coordinators, subject leaders, SLT, and anyone involved in curriculum planning and delivery.
Engage your students with our 36-slide PowerPoint presentation and script centered on Remembrance Day. This educational resource delves into key aspects, including:
The significance of Remembrance Day.
★ A comparative look at Remembrance Day then and now.
★ Exploring the symbolism of poppies.
★ The iconic “Flander’s Fields” poem.
★ The role of The British Legion in supporting veterans.
Relevant for a Wide Audience:
This versatile presentation caters to students across different key stages, from EYFS and KS1 to KS2, KS3, and KS4. It also aligns with topics related to British values, behavior, and worship.
Delve into the history and importance of Remembrance Day with our informative PowerPoint and script. Perfect for a broad range of students, this resource ensures that the significance of this day is well understood across various age groups and educational stages.
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☆ REMEMBRANCE DAY Assembly Script
☆ KS2 World War II Class Assembly - Script, Poems, Dance
☆ x2 Tolerance Assembly - KS1 / KS2
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Are you ready to take the next step in your educational career and step into a leadership role? Our Successful NPQLT Application Form Example for primary teachers is the ideal resource to help you on your journey.
This comprehensive example application form has been created to provide you with a clear roadmap for applying to the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQLT).
These example questions and answers cover:
✹ Why would you like to complete the Programme with (provider)?
✹ Please provide a specific example to show how you are ready for the next step in school or education setting leadership for your NPQLT.
✹ Throughout the programme, you will develop knowledge and skills in leadership to enable all pupils to succeed. Explain why school and trust culture, and organisational management and leadership, is the most important for you to develop in your role and explain how this will impact on pupils and staff at your school or education setting.
✹ Please provide a specific, recent example to show how you are ready for the next step in school leadership.
Within your answer, you should aim to include strengths, weaknesses, challenges, opportunities and threats experienced and the impact you had on:
Your subject/phase/curriculum, Colleagues (experienced/ECTs etc), Students/Cohort,
Whole School/Community, Wider (e.g. Trust/Partnerships/Federation)
✹ Using the guidance document, please explain briefly how your role will allow you to access and practise the learning of the NPQLT.
With the NPQLT qualification, you’ll gain the expertise and knowledge needed to excel in leadership roles within the education sector. If you are looking to progress into leadership, our sample application form will serve as your trusted companion.
Unlock your leadership potential, take the next step in your career, and demonstrate your readiness for senior leadership roles with our Successful NPQLT Application Form Example. Start your journey towards educational leadership success today.
Introducing our KS2 Working Wall Writing Checklists – an invaluable resource containing 14 comprehensive checklists designed for various types of writing in KS2.
These checklists are meticulously crafted to elevate your working walls, providing structured guidance and inspiration for students. Covering a wide array of writing styles, including balanced arguments, character descriptions, diaries, formal letters, and more, this resource is the perfect companion for educators aiming for excellence in teaching.
These checklists are provided in PDF and PowerPoint (editable) formats.
Our checklists serve as exemplars of outstanding teaching practices that have been embraced by schools far and wide.
Checklists included:
★ Balanced arguments
★ Character descriptions
★ Diaries
★ Explanations
★ Flashbacks
★ Formal letters
★ Instructions
★ Newspapers
★ Non-chronological reports
★ Persuasive
★ Poetry
★ Settings
★ Story openers
★ Story writing
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This 19 slide PowerPoint presentation tells the Christianity story of Easter and Jesus on a cross.
There are many animations to keep children interested and cartoons detailing the story. It is suitable for Key Stage One or Key Stage Two and could be used in the classroom or as an assembly.
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Do you want to assess your year 5 pupils’ skills in writing, maths, reading and science? Do you want to see how they are progressing towards the expected standards or beyond? If so, you will love these handy and comprehensive checklists!
These checklists are based on the KS2 writing, maths, reading and science frameworks, and are a great way of tracking your children’s achievements and areas for improvement. They cover all the key objectives and skills for each subject, and use clear and simple language to describe the levels of attainment: emerging, secure, or exceeding.
With one page per child, an easy tick-box system, and a summary section, these checklists make assessment quick and easy. You can use them to inform your planning, feedback, and reporting, as well as to identify gaps and strengths in your children’s learning.
These checklists are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and development at home. They will help you to provide effective and personalised teaching and learning for your year 5 pupils, as well as to celebrate and showcase their amazing progress.
These two friendship assemblies are a fantastic way to introduce children to the value of friendship and how to be a good friend.
You could use these for a primary school, KS1 only, KS2 only or in class.
You will receive a 25-slide PowerPoint that can easily be edited to be made shorter or divided into another assembly, a 13-slide PowerPoint and a PDF file containing teacher notes for each presentation.
This assembly is interactive and involves the children to make sure they are engaged and interested.
There is also a Christian prayer at the end of the first PowerPoint for those who have collective worship.
Key features of Assembly 1:
Listening to music about friendship
What makes a good friend? What qualities do they have?
Sharing experiences together through the good times and bad times
Listening to poetry about friendship
Maintaining friendships
Situations - what would you do?
Prayer
Key features of Assembly 2:
How to behave towards your friends
Ways to harm a friendship
When it is right and wrong to keep a secret/promise
Poem about friendship
Quotes about friendship
Song suggestions
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Transport your students to the heart of Ancient Greece with this comprehensive class assembly resource. Engage your class in an immersive experience, from acting scenes of mythical tales to interactive activities.
Packed with scripts, music suggestions, and detailed instructions, this assembly set is a time-saving gem for busy teachers.
Covering gods and goddesses, mythical adventures, and the Greek legacy, it aligns seamlessly with Key Stage 2 curriculum objectives. Your students will learn, perform, and have a blast – making history come alive!
Files included:
★ Main script
★ Cast list
★ Music activities
★ The Birth of Zeus acting scene
★ The Birth of Gods poem
★ Perseus and Gorgon acting scene
★ Olympic Games acting scene
★ Ode to the Olympic Flame poem
★ Philosophical Musings acting scene
★ The Unveiling of the Trojan Horse acting scene
★ The Epic of Troy poem
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A 13 page booklet with a range of activities to do at the end of the summer term. Suitable for KS1 or KS2
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Unlock your Year 6 students’ full potential in grammar, punctuation, and spelling (SPaG) with this comprehensive revision booklet! This essential resource covers all the key terms and concepts needed for success on the KS2 SATs grammar test.
What’s Inside:
☆ Concise Glossary: A clear and easy-to-understand glossary of all the essential SPaG terms, from nouns and verbs to clauses and punctuation.
☆ Examples and Explanations: Each term is accompanied by examples and explanations to reinforce understanding and application.
☆ Practice Activities: Engaging activities and exercises to help students practice and apply their knowledge.
☆ Test-Taking Tips: Helpful strategies for approaching the SPaG test with confidence and avoiding common mistakes.
Why Choose This Resource?
☆ Curriculum-Aligned: Covers all the key SPaG skills and knowledge required for the KS2 SATs.
☆ Student-Friendly: Clear explanations and examples make complex grammar concepts accessible to all learners.
☆ Comprehensive Revision: Provides a thorough review of all the essential SPaG topics.
☆ Confidence-Building: Empowers students to approach the test with confidence and achieve their best results.
Ideal for: Year 6 teachers, SATs preparation, grammar revision, KS2 English, homeschooling.
Looking for an outstanding Aztec class assembly that will engage and educate your students? Look no further! Our Aztec Class Assembly is a fun and interactive way to learn about the ancient civilization of the Aztecs.
Through a series of skits, dances, and music, your students will learn about the arrival of the Aztecs, their beliefs and customs, their fierce warriors and battle tactics, and their innovative techniques for agriculture and food.
With music and dance, your students will be transported to another time and place as they learn about the rich cultural heritage of the Aztecs. And with a fun and engaging script that includes jokes, poetry, and interactive activities, your students will be fully engaged and entertained throughout the assembly.
So why wait? Order our Aztec Class Assembly today and give your students an unforgettable experience that they will remember for years to come!
Our Teaching Assistant Planner Template is a straightforward resource designed to help teachers organise and communicate daily tasks for their teaching assistants. This one-page PDF features an easy-to-use layout with sections to note down the day’s timetable, specific students who need support, and any additional tasks that need to be completed.
The template includes space for teachers to fill in details about each lesson and identify which children require focused attention. It also provides a section for listing other jobs, with a prompt to ensure all tasks are clearly communicated.
Ideal for maintaining clarity and efficiency in the classroom, this planner template supports effective collaboration between teachers and teaching assistants, ensuring that every lesson runs smoothly and all pupils receive the support they need.
Elevate your report writing process with our comprehensive collection of report comments for Key Stage 1 across a range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Art and Design, Design and Technology, Computing, PE, and Spoken Language. This invaluable resource provides a wealth of report comments to help you craft informative and personalized reports that showcase students’ progress and achievements.
With our extensive collection of report comments, you’ll find a wide range of subject-specific comments that cover key areas of learning and development. From English to Maths, Science to History, and beyond, these comments provide valuable insights into students’ strengths, areas for improvement, and specific achievements. Whether you need comments for reading comprehension, number sense, scientific inquiry, historical understanding, or artistic expression, our resource has you covered.
Whether you’re an experienced teacher or new to report writing, our comprehensive resources will enhance your report writing skills and save you time and effort. Equip yourself with the necessary tools to deliver high-quality reports that celebrate students’ progress and foster continued growth.
Invest in our comprehensive Report Comments for Key Stage 1 and experience the convenience, efficiency, and professionalism that this resource brings to your report writing process.
Efficiently assess and monitor pupils’ behaviour and attitudes in Key Stage 2 with these comprehensive Behaviour Assessment Grids. Designed for teachers and leaders, these grids streamline the categorization of behaviour into RAG codes, offering a quantitative result that readily identifies improvement areas and targets for each pupil.
Resource Highlights:
★ RAG Coding: Easily categorize behaviour and attitudes using the familiar RAG (Red, Amber, Green) coding system.
★ Quantitative Results: Provide numerical scores for a quantitative understanding of a pupil’s behaviour, aiding in targeted improvement strategies.
★ Informative Insights: Share the assessment grids with parents and colleagues to enhance understanding of each child’s needs and showcase areas of improvement.
★ User-Friendly: Simple and intuitive design for straightforward implementation and quick assessment.
Ideal For:
★ Classroom Teachers
★ Key Stage 2 Leaders
★ Behaviour Management
How to Use:
★ Utilize the RAG coding system to categorize behaviour and attitudes effectively.
★ Assign numerical scores to quantify behavioural assessments, facilitating clearer communication.
★ Share results with parents and staff to foster a collaborative approach to student development.
You may also be interested in…
Environmental Factors Behaviour Grid
Editable Behaviour Chart for Autistic/ADHD children
Behaviour Plan Sheet
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Back to school! Set up your classroom for the new year with these woodland themed printables. Create a neutral, relaxing environment perfect for all children, especially those with sensory needs and SEND.
Includes:
x2 Bunting - Blank, Alphabet, ‘Welcome’
Days of the Week
Drawer Labels (with blanks)
Alphabet Letter Squares (with blanks)
Number Squares up to 31 (with blanks)
Months of the Year
Schedule
Table Numbers
Voice Level Meter
Welcome to… Door Sign (for Nursery to Y6)
Binder Covers
Editable labels
Please note: resources are in JPG or PDF format. They look a lot better when downloaded than on the preview as TES cannot show the fonts used.
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A 16-page booklet that guides you though how to be a science subject leader.
Contents:
★ The Science Development Plan Cycle
★ Establishing a Science Profile
★ What to include in your file
★ School Self-Evaluation Grids
★ Analysing Data
★ The Process of Layering Curricular Targets
★ Monitoring Planning
★ An Overview of Planning
★ Book Sampling
★ An Effective Learning Environment Checklist
★ Action Plan
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Are you ready to take the next step in your educational career and step into a leadership role? Our Successful NPQEL Application Form Example for primary teachers and headteachers is the ideal resource to help you on your journey.
This comprehensive example application form has been created to provide you with a clear roadmap for applying to the National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL).
These example questions and answers cover:
✹ Why would you like to complete the Programme with (provider)?
✹ Please provide a specific example to show how you are ready for the next step in school or education setting leadership for your NPQEL.
✹ Throughout the programme, you will develop knowledge and skills in leadership to
enable all pupils to succeed. Explain why school and trust culture, and organisational management and leadership, is the most important for you to develop in your role and explain how this will impact on pupils and staff at your school or education setting.
✹ Please provide a specific, recent example to show how you are ready for the next step in school leadership.
Within your answer, you should aim to include strengths, weaknesses, challenges, opportunities and threats experienced and the impact you had on:
Your subject/phase/curriculum, Colleagues (experienced/ECTs etc), Students/Cohort,
Whole School/Community, Wider (e.g. Trust/Partnerships/Federation)
✹ Using the guidance document, please explain briefly how your role will allow you to access and practise the learning of the NPQEL.
With the NPQEL qualification, you’ll gain the expertise and knowledge needed to excel in leadership roles within the education sector. If you are looking to progress into executive leadership, our sample application form will serve as your trusted companion.
Unlock your leadership potential, take the next step in your career, and demonstrate your readiness for senior leadership roles with our Successful NPQEL Application Form Example. Start your journey towards educational leadership success today.
Get your KS2 maths year off to a flying start with this engaging and FREE back-to-school lesson! Designed to set clear expectations and ignite a passion for maths in Year 3-6 students, this comprehensive resource is perfect for transition days or the first maths lesson of the year.
What’s Included:
☆ Interactive 12-Page PowerPoint: Captivate your students with visually appealing slides that cover essential topics like presentation, neatness, growth mindset, and mastering maths skills.
☆ Quick Maths Quiz: A fun and interactive quiz to assess students’ prior knowledge and get them excited about the year ahead.
☆ Lesson Plan: Detailed guidance for the lesson with suggested questions and activities.
Key Benefits:
☆ Establish a Positive Learning Environment: Set clear expectations for the year ahead, fostering a culture of excellence and growth mindset in your maths classroom.
☆ Build Confidence and Motivation: Help students develop a positive attitude towards maths by showcasing their abilities and setting achievable goals.
☆ Review Essential Skills: Refresh students’ memories on key maths concepts and prepare them for new challenges.
☆ Promote Active Learning: Encourage student participation and engagement through interactive activities and discussions.
☆ Save Valuable Prep Time: This ready-to-use resource requires minimal preparation, allowing you to focus on delivering a fantastic lesson.
Empower your students to become confident mathematicians and set the stage for a successful year of learning!
Ideal for: KS2 Maths, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, back to school, transition, September, expectations, classroom rules, first week back, maths lesson, maths quiz.
Empower your SENCOs and SLT to identify and nurture critical thinking skills in students with special educational needs. This comprehensive one-page document provides a clear framework for observing and assessing key characteristics of critical thinking in the classroom.
Key Features:
☆ Targeted Questions: Thought-provoking questions focus on three core areas of critical thinking:
Having their own ideas: Does the child generate original thoughts and solutions?
Using what they already know to learn new things: Does the child make connections and apply prior knowledge?
Choosing ways to do things and finding new ways: Does the child demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in their approach to tasks?
☆ Practical Guidance: Offers clear guidance on what to look for in student behavior and responses, making it easy to identify and document evidence of critical thinking.
☆ Differentiated Approach: Considers the unique needs of SEN students, providing prompts to assess their progress with and without support.
☆ Actionable Insights: Helps educators tailor instruction and interventions to promote the development of critical thinking skills in SEN students.
Benefits:
☆ Enhance Observation Skills: Equip your team with the tools to effectively observe and assess critical thinking in SEN students.
☆ Promote Individualized Learning: Gain valuable insights into each student’s strengths and areas for growth, enabling targeted support.
☆ Foster a Growth Mindset: Encourage a positive learning environment where all students are empowered to think critically and creatively.
☆ Streamline Assessment: Simplify the assessment process with a clear and concise framework.
Invest in your SEN students’ future by nurturing their critical thinking skills.
Ideal for: SENCOs, SLT, special education teachers, teaching assistants, and anyone working with students with special educational needs.