These detailed course / revision notes were specially written to give GCSE Classical Civilization students a comprehensive understanding of the key knowledge from the specification for Myth and Religion: OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation (9-1) Gods The Universal Hero: Heracles/Hercules Religion and the City: Temples Myth and the City: Foundation Stories Festivals Myth and Symbols of Power Death and Burial Journeying to the Underworld These extensive notes are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics / areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. They give peace of mind that every corner of the specification/syllabus has been covered. These notes can be given to students to work through at their own pace, or split up and given to students as and when each part of the content is studied throughout the course. As the teacher I found it useful to go through the notes with my students as they highlighted and annotated them with anything extra I wanted to give them according to their level. The notes though are comprehensive and work just as well as a stand alone revision aid as they do an in-class resource. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give Edexcel A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for Paper 2, Option 2A.1: Anglo-Saxon England and the Anglo Norman Kingdom, c1053–1106 1 Late AngloSaxon England, c1053–66 2 The Norman conquest of England and extension of control in Wales and Scotland, 1066–93 3 State, church and society, 1066–1106 4 Normandy, 1066–1106 They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These revision notes were specially written to give Edexcel A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for Paper 1, Option 1D: Britain, c1785–c1870: democracy, protest and reform 1 The growth of parliamentary democracy, c1785–c1870 2 Industrialisation and protest, c1785–c1870 3 Unionism and cooperation, c1785–c1870 4 Poverty and pauperism, c1785–c1870 5 What explains the abolition of the slave trade at the end of the period, c1785–1807? (The views of specific Historians are outlined and explored here) They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give AQA A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for the depth study: The Birth of the USA, 1760–1801 Part one: the origins of the American Revolution, 1760–1776 Britain and the American Colonies, 1760–1763 Enforcing the Colonial Relationship, 1763–1774 Ending the Colonial Relationship, 1774–1776 Part two: establishing the Nation, 1776–1801 (A-level only) The War of Independence, 1776–1783 (A-level only) Founding the Republic, 1776–1789 (A-level only) Washington and Adams, 1789–1801 (A-level only) They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These detailed revision notes were specially written to give OCR A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for Unit Y102 Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035–1107: 1 British Period Study: Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035–1087: a) Anglo-Saxon England 1035–1066 b) William of Normandy’s invasion and the Battle of Hastings 1066 c) William I and the consolidation of power d) William I and the government and administration of England 2 Enquiry Topic: Norman England 1087–1107 a) William II ‘Rufus’ and the consolidation of power and government b) William II ‘Rufus’ and the Church c) The death of William II ‘Rufus’ and the succession of Henry to 1107 They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

This letter successfully landed me an interview for a Head of RE at a faith school (The official title of the role was Curriculum Leader for Religious Studies). The school was large and there was a significant TLR attached to the role. This letter is designed to be used for informative purposes and as a guide to the things you would be able to write and say in your own letter of application for a similar role. There may well be things you can’t take from my letter since they may not be true for you, but the spirit of this resource is very much to provide a template and an inspiration for you to write your own letter. Just as we know it’s helpful to provide our pupils with a model for exam questions they need to answer, so too I have always found it helpful to have something for me to model my own letters of application on. There isn’t anything within this letter which identifies the school that was being applied to, and when I mention ‘your school’ in the text, it would be wise to replace this phrasing in your letter with the school’s own name. Where there is experience I have written about which you yourself have not had, it may be worth thinking of examples from your own practice that you can write about in a similar style which match the person specification of the role you are applying for. For reference, the letter of application is nearly two pages in length. Thanks for taking a look and good luck in your job search - hopefully this will make the process a tiny bit less stressful :)

These documents will hopefully prove invaluable to anyone looking to set a new Marking and Feedback policy at their school - or indeed to see what a forward-thinking and feedback-focused marking policy looks like. The policy outlines a commitment to ‘feedback’ over ‘marking’, while still using terminology that teachers, leaders and inspectors are happy with. The way in which it is worded allows all stakeholders to firmly grasp the rationale behind the policy, which is the idea that any marking/feedback done should be useful in moving learning forward, rather than simply being something that is done to satisfy leadership and/or Ofsted. The book check proforma that accompanies it allows staff to understand the parameters of what is expected of them but is very much developmental in its wording. It was designed within a healthy Teaching and Learning whole-school environment and ethos and has managed to cut workload along with ensuring feedback is more valuable and impactful in our school and I really hope it can in yours too…! Thanks for taking a look :)

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give Edexcel A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for Paper 2, Option 2G.1:The rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911–46: 1 The liberal state, c1911–18 2 The rise ofMussolini and the creation of a fascist dictatorship, 1919–26 3 The fascist state, 1925–40 4 Challenges to, and the fall of, the fascist state, c1935–46 They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These revision notes are intended to give AQA A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the four parts of the breadth study: “Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy”. Monarchs and Parliaments, 1603–1629 Revolution, 1629–1649 From Republic to restored and limited monarchy, 1649–1678 (A-level only) The establishment of constitutional monarchy, 1678–1702 (A-level only) They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give AQA A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for the depth study: **France in Revolution, 1774–1815 ** Part one: the end of Absolutism and the French Revolution, 1774–1795 The origins of the French Revolution, 1774–1789 The experiment in constitutional monarchy, 1789–1792 The emergence and spread of the Terror, September 1792–1795 Part two: the rise of Napoleon and his impact on France and Europe, 1795–1815 (A-level only) The Directory and Napoleon’s rise to power, 1795–1799 (A-level only) The impact of Napoleon’s rule on France, 1799–1815 (A-level only) The impact of Napoleon’s rule on Europe, 1799–1815 (A-level only) They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give AQA A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for the depth study: Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529–c1570 Part one: the break from Rome, c1529–1547 The Church in c1529 The break from Rome, c1529–1536 Change and reaction, 1536–1547 Part two: the establishment of the Church of England, 1547–c1570 (A-level only) A more Protestant Nation, 1547–1553 (A-level only) The restoration of Papal Authority, 1553–1558 (A-level only) The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570 (A-level only) They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give AQA A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for the depth study: Italy and Fascism, c1900–1945 Part one: the crisis of Liberal Italy and the Rise of Mussolini, c1900–1926 The Crisis of Liberal Italy, c1900–1915 The collapse of Liberal Italy and Mussolini’s Rise to Power, 1915–1922 Mussolini and the establishment of Fascist Italy, 1922–1926 Part two: Fascist Italy, 1926–1945 (A-level only) Fascist society, 1926–1940 (A-level only) Fascist foreign policies, 1926–1940 (A-level only) Fascist Italy and war, 1940–1945 (A-level only) They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give AQA A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for the depth study: The Transformation of China, 1936–1997 Part one: the emergence of the People’s Republic of China, 1936–1962 The Origins of the Civil War, 1936–1946 Communist victory and the consolidation of Mao’s rule, 1946–1952 The transition to Socialism, 1952–1962 Part two: the People’s Republic of China: Economic growth and the transformation of the state, 1962–1997 (A-level only) Reform and Control, 1962–1966 (A-level only) The Cultural Revolution, 1966–1976 (A-level only) The PRC under Deng Xiaoping, 1976–1997 (A-level only) They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give Edexcel A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for Paper 2, Option 2F.2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’: 1 The response to apartheid, c1948–59 2 Radicalisation of resistance and the consolidation of National Party power, 1960–68 3 Redefining resistance and challenges to National Party power, 1968–83 4 The end of apartheid and the creation of the ‘rainbow nation’, 1984–94 They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give Edexcel A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for Paper 2, Option 2H.1 The USA, c1920–55: boom, bust and recovery 1 Boom and crash, 1920–29 2 Depression and New Deal, 1929–38 3 Impact of the New Deal and the Second World War on the USA to 1945 4 The transformation of the USA, 1945–55 They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These detailed revision notes were specially written to give OCR A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for Unit Y103 England 1199–1272: Enquiry Topic: King John 1199–1216 a) John and Normandy b) The Baronial Rebellion of 1215 c) John and the Church British Period Study: England 1216–1272 a) The minority and early years of the reign of Henry III 1216–1232 b) Henry’s rule 1232–1258 c) Political Crisis 1258–1263 d) Simon de Montfort, civil war and reconstruction 1263–1272 They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These revision notes were specially written to give Edexcel A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for Paper 2, Option 2D.1: The unification of Italy, c1830–70 1 Challenges to the restored order and the failure of revolution, c1830–49 2 The rise of Piedmont, 1849–56 3 The creation of the Kingdom of Italy, 1856–61 4 Consolidating the Kingdom of Italy, 1861–70 They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These revision notes are intended to give AQA A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the four parts of the breadth study: “Spain in the Age of Discovery”: The forging of a new state, 1469–1516 The drive to ‘Great Power’ status, 1516–1556 The ‘Golden Age’, 1556–1598 Spain: The ‘Great Power’, 1556–1598 They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give Edexcel A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for Paper 1, Option 1G Germany and West Germany, 1918–89: 1 Political and governmental change, 1918–89 2 Opposition, control and consent, 1918–89 3 Economic development and policies, 1918–89 4 Aspects of life in Germany and West Germany, 1918–89 Historical Interpretations: How far was Hitler’s foreign policy responsible for the Second World War? (Specific historians and their viewpoints are detailed here) They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

This Powerpoint covers everything students studying AQA A Level philosophy need to know about Utilitarianism, according to the specification. It is purely informative and you could adapt it to include written discussion questions, or simply use it as a prompt for class discussion during the course of your teaching. It also doubles as a handy revision aid. It’s all laid out clearly and neatly to reduce cognitive load and to ensure the information contained within it is as accessible as possible, My students really appreciated the format and the real world examples offered to help cement their understanding of these concepts. Topics included: Normative ethical theories What is normative ethics ? Utilitarianism The question of what is meant by ‘utility’ and ‘maximising utility’, including: Jeremy Bentham’s quantitative hedonistic utilitarianism (his utility calculus) John Stuart Mill’s qualitative hedonistic utilitarianism (higher and lower pleasures) and his ‘proof’ of the greatest happiness principle non-hedonistic utilitarianism (including preference utilitarianism) act utilitarianism and rule utilitarianism. Issues, including: whether pleasure is the only good (Nozick’s experience machine) fairness and individual liberty/rights (including the risk of the ‘tyranny of the majority’) problems with calculation (including which beings to include) issues around partiality whether utilitarianism ignores both the moral integrity and the intentions of the individual.