This is a success criteria taken from the English National Curriculum for Year 6 writing. It is designed in child-friendly language to allow children to self-assess their writing as they plan and write. The file is a Word document with 3 tables per page. Print on table per child and stick them in their books before they begin writing. Columns are provided for child/peer self marking and for teachers to leave feedback.

*You will need a copy of the book to teach this block. The book is currently avaliable on amazon for £4.49 and it is possible to teach the block having only read the first 4 chapters. This resource includes A detailed powerpoint for each lesson Activity sheets for each lesson Success criteria for books Youtube links for teaching SPAG Model Texts Lesson 1 I can use my knowledge of the character Skeillig to create a descriptive vocabulary bank. Lesson 2 I understand that as part of the writing process, it is important to read a range of texts and learn from their structure and style. Lesson 3 I can plan a character description based on a success criteria. I can role play to understand the body’s reaction to emotional stimulus. Lesson 4 I can draft a character description based on success criteria. I can use relative clauses. Lesson 5 I can write and punctuate direct speech to deepen a character description. Lesson 6 I can edit my writing and include semi-colons and colons for effect.

In response to the felling of Sycamore Gap I have produced a short text with accompanying vocabulary, inference and retrieval questions. This resource can be adapted to suit KS2 and is most appropriate for Years 5 and 6.

*This resource is complete an only requires Youtube This resource includes A detailed powerpoint for each lesson Activity sheets for each lesson Success criteria for books Youtube links for teaching SPAG Model Texts Lesson 1: Vocabulary - writing a Kenning Lesson 2: Generating pace using linguistic devices and planning voice-over Lesson 3: Drafting using layout and linguisitic devices to create pace, tension and suspense (focus on semicolons and colons) Lesson 4: Final draft focusing on the success criteria to edit

I have compiled a bank of review and plenary activities. The resources here are editable and are a great resource to have on your memory stick. Reviews are a fantastic way to check children’s understanding and consolidate learning. Many of the activities in this resource encourage children to use their imagination and work in pairs to share learning and deepen their thinking. Ideal for: Student Teachers NQTs Observations Supply Teacher Experience Teachers who would like easy access to their plenary activities.

KS1 Complete Lesson STEM inspired Biology; Germs and bodily functions This is a great lesson as part of a STEM project, a PSHCE topic or as a stand alone lesson. Designed to show how germs can spread and to encourage good hygiene, this lesson is engaging and practical and allows children to work scientifically. This lesson includes: Fact or fiction game Facts about sneezes Fully explained experiment

I have created a series of lessons has been designed to increase your pupils’ word processing skills. The can be used during registration time or as stand alone lessons. One major barrier to learning I encountered when asking children to use Microsoft Word was their lack of experience using Word’s basic functions. I have broken the key elements I believe primary school children should understand down into 6 separate child-led lessons. I recommend that you first model the activities to the class and then let the children explore. This is Level 4: Images

As an experienced teaching SENCo I found that staff would rely heavily on my expertise before identifying the children’s need or supporting them in the classroom first. This took up a lot of my time so I created a 7 step referral process for staff to reevaluate how they approached seeking support for those pupils with SEN. Step 1: Initial Observation forms for staff to complete independently Step 2: Referral to SENCo form for staff to show observations and note concerns Step 3: SENCo 5 minute observation Form Step 4: Observation Follow Up meeting Step 5: Evaluating need. This is an excel sheet with lots of external links to free programmes and resources that can be used as internal support an intervention when external referrals are not necessary Step 6: Graduated Approach and SEN Review Form Step 7: Gathering Evidence for external referrals Step7a: Parental View form