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I am an ex-primary head teacher and English, Maths and History specialist. I've mostly worked in KS2, often in Year 6. Although for the last two years, I've been working in Year 1, which has been delightful! All the resources have been used successfully with children in a range of schools all over the country. I am constantly reviewing and updating my resources. Please follow me to ensure that you have the most up to date versions of the resources you buy.

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I am an ex-primary head teacher and English, Maths and History specialist. I've mostly worked in KS2, often in Year 6. Although for the last two years, I've been working in Year 1, which has been delightful! All the resources have been used successfully with children in a range of schools all over the country. I am constantly reviewing and updating my resources. Please follow me to ensure that you have the most up to date versions of the resources you buy.
VE Day 75th aniversary - home learning discussion led PowerPoint activity
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VE Day 75th aniversary - home learning discussion led PowerPoint activity

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A fully narrated youtube clip, PowerPoint show and PowerPoint presentation with hyperlinks to additional learning about the first VE Day in 1945 and how to celebrate VE Day’s 75th anniversary. The resources includes a fully editable PowerPoint presentation to allow you, if you wish, to replace photos close to where I teach, with photos linked to your own locality. The video is designed for distribution across a whole school, with sections tailored for KS1 and KS2 and KS2 on its own. Please feel free to share this widely.
How different was Anglo Saxon Britain from Roman Britain - a comparison of two peoples.
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How different was Anglo Saxon Britain from Roman Britain - a comparison of two peoples.

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Who’s who? Do you know your Romano Britons from your Anglo Saxon? LO: To understand historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance, and use them to make connections and draw contrasts (KS2) LO: To apply the above to the study of an aspect or theme in British history that consolidates and extends pupils’ chronological knowledge from before 1066 (KS3) A complete activity to help children understand the similarities and differences between the Anglo Saxon and Romano British societies in Britain during the first millennium. The activity consists of: Teaching Input: 1. A PowerPoint identifying the key similarities and differences between the Romano Britons and Anglo Saxons including information about their: - Origins - settlements - everyday lives - lives of women and children - laws and punishments - beliefs - stories and legends - legacy. This can either be run as an introduction, or shared with children in groups or pairs. Independent Task: 2. A sorting activity consisting of a series of statements which apply to Romano Britons, Anglo Saxons, both, or neither. (This includes a fact sheet for teacher use, providing the correct answers and a series of websites which provide additional source information) 3. A set of different templates to allow you to choose how this information is then represented. Challenge / Extension / AG&T Using websites listed, children could try to find additional information about both peoples. Plenary Mark with the children, getting them to identify which description applies to which people. Pose and discuss the statement The Anglo Saxons period is often called the Dark Ages because it is said that they destroyed Roman civilisation. In what ways were the Anglo Saxons more civilised than the Romans?
UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) Using short and long multiplication to solve real-life Word problems
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UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) Using short and long multiplication to solve real-life Word problems

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This lesson consists of: A Starter series of short of progressively harder multiplication problems and their answers. A connect activity getting children to identify as many different words that can used for multiplication. A second connect activity where children identify which word problems require long and which short multiplication. An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire, to teach how to lay-out short multiplication when answering word problems and to test the children’s ability to solve short and long multiplication Word problems. A 4 way differentiated series of calculations (including a Challenge Activity) where children are expected to solve a series short and long multiplication Word problems, More Able children will have to complete multistep problems. Answers are supplied to ease marking. An AFL / Next Steps task based on previous a SATs questions, which introduces the idea of the link between division and multiplication. LOs: Starter: To use short or long multiplication. Main Lesson: To solve Word problems requiring short or long multiplication (Year 5 and Year 6) To develop their mathematical knowledge, in part through solving problems and evaluating the outcomes, including multi-step problems (KS3)
2017 (updated for 2018)  KS2 (Year 6)  Maths SATs revision - Place Value and Arithmetic - addition
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2017 (updated for 2018) KS2 (Year 6) Maths SATs revision - Place Value and Arithmetic - addition

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A plan, set of teaching resources, Interactive Whiteboard software and links to four videos modelling how to deliver each section of the lesson which can either be used by teachers or by teachers with the whole class. 2018 update now includes PowerPoint version of both presentations, and a AFL / Next steps Word document for easy printing and including in maths books as evidence of Using and Applying / Reasoning. This resource uses the questions on 2016 Key Stage 2 SATs papers 1, 2 and 3 to revise your class’ understanding of quick arithmetic methods and how place value can be used to sequence, round and identify closest numbers, finishing with an AfL style plenary using exemplar questions from the 2016 SATs paper. This is the first lesson in a four week revision programme designed to prepare Year 6 children for the Maths SATs papers 1, 2 and 3. **Learning Objectives covered: ** To add whole numbers, decimals or fractions quickly (arithmetic starter) To demonstrate an understanding of place value, including large numbers and decimals.
UKS2 / KS3 Place Value problem solving for a paired or group investigation lesson
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UKS2 / KS3 Place Value problem solving for a paired or group investigation lesson

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LO: to solve number and practical problems that involve reading, writing, ordering and comparing numbers up to 10,000,000 and determining the value of each digit This lesson consists of: An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire to allow you to share the learning objectives and go through the best way to complete this group / paired investigation. A set of problem solving cards where children work collaboratively to apply their Place Value knowledge to find a set of seven numbers with instructions for the children and for administrating the lesson. An AFL / Next Steps reflection to encourage children to identify what went well and what strategies they would attempt improve in subsequent investigations.
Tudor Timeline
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Tudor Timeline

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This is a second in a series of resources designed to develop children's understanding of time-lines and their appreciation of where a particular historical period fits into the chronology of history. Learning Objective: To know and understand how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world. A series of activities designed to begin any history topic linked to the Tudor period including: Resource 1: Tudor Time-line – with dates Resource 2: The five Tudor Monarchs. Resources 3: Tudor Time-line– without dates. Resource 4: Tudor Time-line Cards Resource 5: Interactive Tudor Time-line without dates. Resource 6: Interactive Tudor Time-line with dates. A Word document detailing some suggested activities for working with time-lines. Learning Outcomes: Children will be able to: •Learning Outcomes: Children will be able to: • how the five Tudor monarchs shaped Britain. • how other individuals have also shaped Britain. • how Britain’s relationship with Catholic Europe changed during this period. • how Britain has influenced and been influenced by its relationship with Europe. • how Britain began to influence America. • Sequence a series of 4 digit numbers. • Compare and contrast key events in British history. Any feedback on these resources, their effectiveness, additions and areas in which they can be improved would be very welcome.
Anglo Saxon Timeline
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Anglo Saxon Timeline

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This is a fourth in a series of resources designed to develop children's understanding of time-lines and their appreciation of where a particular historical period fits into the chronology of history. Learning Objective: To know and understand the history of these islands (Great Britain) as a coherent, chronological narrative, from the earliest times to the present day. A series of activities designed to begin any history topic linked to the Anglo Saxon period including: Resource 1: Anglo Saxon Time-line – with dates Resource 2: Definition cards of the Anglo Saxon Time period. Resources 3: Anglo Saxon Time-line– without dates. Resource 4: Anglo SaxonTime-line Cards Resource 5: Interactive Tudor Time-line without dates. A Word document detailing some suggested activities for working with time-lines. Learning Outcomes: Children will be able to: • Understand how the islands of Britain have changed over time. • Understand that although the period they are studying is termed Anglo Saxon, there is considerable cross over with the end of Roman Britain, and the Viking period. • Compare and contrast key events in British history. Any feedback on these resources, their effectiveness, additions and areas in which they can be improved would be very welcome.
Victorian Timeline
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Victorian Timeline

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This is a third in a series of resources designed to develop children's understanding of time-lines and their appreciation of where a particular historical period fits into the chronology of history. A series of activities designed to begin any history topic linked to the Victorian period including: Resource 1: Victorian Time-line – with dates Resource 2: Victorian areas of interest Resources 3: Victorian Timeline – without dates. Resource 4: Victorian Time-line Cards Resource 5: Interactive Time-line with dates. A Word document detailing some suggested activities for working with time-lines. Learning Objectives: To know and understand how people’s lives have shaped this nation and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world. To know and understand the history of these islands as a coherent, chronological narrative (secondary objective) Learning Outcomes: Children will be able to: • how the beliefs of Queen Victoria shaped Britain. • how other individuals have also shaped Britain. • how Britain’s relationship with the world changed during this period. • how Britain has influenced and been influenced by its relationship other peoples around the world. • how Britain spread its influence through the British Empire. • Sequence a series of 4 digit numbers. • Compare and contrast key events in British history.
UKS2 (Y5 and Y6) Term 1 Week 02  Negative numbers &  Column addition and subtraction  - 5 day lesson set
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UKS2 (Y5 and Y6) Term 1 Week 02 Negative numbers & Column addition and subtraction - 5 day lesson set

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A set of 5 lessons covering all aspects of Place Value to allow you to meet expectations of current (2014 onwards) National Curriculum for Mathematics. The lessons meet the following learning objectives: Year 5 To order and compare numbers up to 1,000,000. To count forwards and backwards with positive and negative whole numbers. To interpret negative numbers in context, count forwards and backwards with positive and negative whole numbers, including through 0. To solve problems involving negative numbers. To add and subtract whole numbers with more than 4 digits. To solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts. Year 6 To order and compare numbers up to 10,000,000. to use negative numbers, and calculate intervals across 0. To solve problems involving negative numbers. To solve problems involving addition and subtraction. To solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts. KS3 To order and compare any numbers. To order positive and negative integers. To use negative numbers in context, and calculate intervals across 0 and apply this knowledge to bar and line graphs. To select appropriate concepts, methods and techniques to apply to unfamiliar and non-routine problems. To develop their mathematical knowledge, in part through solving problems and evaluating the outcomes, including multi-step problems.
UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) - short multiplication of up to 6 digit numbers and numbers to 3dps
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UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) - short multiplication of up to 6 digit numbers and numbers to 3dps

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LOs: Starter: -To show a range of multiplication methods. Main Lesson: - To multiply numbers up to 4 digits by a one-digit number using a formal written method (Year 5) - To multiply numbers up to 4 digits by a one-digit number using a formal written method (Year 5) - To use multiplication, including formal written methods, applying it to integers and decimals, (KS3) This lesson consists of: A connect starter reviewing prior learning with regard to multiplication methods An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire, to teach how to lay-out short multiplication and to test the children’s ability to solve short multiplication problems. A 4 way differentiated series of calculations (including a Challenge Activity) where children are expected to solve a series short multiplication problems, and one Word Problem per ability group. Answers are supplied to ease marking. An AFL / Next Steps task based on previous SATs questions, which requires children to apply their knowledge of short multiplication to more challenging problems.
UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) formal long multiplication 1 (with grid method for LA)
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UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) formal long multiplication 1 (with grid method for LA)

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LOs: Starter: To use short multiplication. Main Lesson: To multiply numbers up to 3 digits by a two-digit number using a formal written method (Year 5) To multiply numbers up to 4 and 5 digits by a two-digit number using a formal written method (Year 6) To use multiplication, including formal written methods, applying it to integers and decimals, (KS3) This lesson consists of: A connect starter reviewing prior learning with regard to long multiplication methods An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire, to teach how to lay-out long multiplication and to test the children’s ability to solve long multiplication problems. A 4 way differentiated series of calculations (including a Challenge Activity) where children are expected to solve a series long multiplication problems, and one Word Problem per ability group. (LA can choose between formal long multiplication and the grid method). Answers are supplied to ease marking. An AFL / Next Steps task based on previous SATs questions, which requires children to apply their knowledge of long multiplication to more challenging problems.
UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) Using short multiplication to solve real-life one-step & two-step problems
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UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) Using short multiplication to solve real-life one-step & two-step problems

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LOs: Starter: To use short multiplication. Main Lesson: To solve Word problems requiring short multiplication (Year 5 and Year 6) To develop their mathematical knowledge, in part through solving problems and evaluating the outcomes, including multi-step problems (KS3) This lesson consists of: A Starter series of short of progressively harder multiplication problems and their answers. A connect activity getting children to identify as many different words that can used for multiplication. An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire, to teach how to lay-out short multiplication when answering word problems and to test the children’s ability to solve short multiplication Word problems. A 4 way differentiated series of calculations (including a Challenge Activity) where children are expected to solve a series short multiplication Word problems, More Able children will have to complete multistep problems. Answers are supplied to ease marking. An AFL / Next Steps task based on previous a SATs questions, which introduces the idea of using long multiplication.
Who’s who?  Do you know your Anglo Saxon from your Viking?
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Who’s who? Do you know your Anglo Saxon from your Viking?

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LO: To understand historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, similarity, difference and significance, and use them to make connections and draw contrasts (KS2) LO: To apply the above to the study of an aspect or theme in British history that consolidates and extends pupils’ chronological knowledge from before 1066 (KS3) A complete activity to help children understand the similarities and differences between the Anglo Saxon and Viking invaders and settlers in Britain between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Norman conquest of 1066. The activity consists of: Teaching Input: 1. A powerpoint identifying the key similarities and differences between the Anglo Saxons and Vikings including information about their: - Origins - settlements - everyday lives - lives of women and children - laws and punishments - beliefs - stories and legends - legacy. This can either be run as an introduction, or shared with children in groups or pairs. Independent Task: 2. A sorting activity consisting of a series of statements which apply to Vikings, Anglo Saxons, both, or neither. (This includes a fact sheet for teacher use, providing the correct answers and a series of websites which provide additional source information) 3. A set of different templates to allow you to choose how this information is then represented. Challenge / Extension / AG&T Using websites listed, children could try to find additional information about both peoples. Plenary Mark with the children, getting them to identify which description applies to which people. Pose and discuss the statement The Anglo Saxons and Vikings had more in common than they were different.
UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) - short division of up to 5 digit numbers and numbers to 2dps
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UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) - short division of up to 5 digit numbers and numbers to 2dps

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This lesson consists of: A starter focusing on using multiplication knowledge to solve division problems and a connect starter reviewing prior learning with regard to division methods An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire, to teach how to lay-out short division and to assess the children’s ability to solve short division problems. A 4 way differentiated series of calculations (including a Challenge Activity) where children are expected to solve a series short division problems, and one Word Problem per ability group. Answers are supplied to ease marking. An AFL / Next Steps task based on previous SATs questions, which requires children to apply their knowledge of short division. Learning Objectives: Starter: - To show a range of division methods. Main Lesson: - To apply short division to integers and decimals (Year 5 & Year 6) - To use division including formal written methods, applying it to integers and decimals, (KS3)
The Mousehole Cat - two weeks guided reading.
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The Mousehole Cat - two weeks guided reading.

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A series of questions, answers and reading journal activity based around all areas of reading. Great alternative to SATs tests or written comprehensions. LOs To be able to understand how a character’s viewpoint affects a story To understand how two characters show their emotions through their actions.
Timeline of British history - Skara Brae to Brexit
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Timeline of British history - Skara Brae to Brexit

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This is a first in a series of resources designed to develop children's understanding of time-lines and their appreciation of where a particular historical period fits into the chronology of history. Learning Objective: To know and understand the history of these islands (Great Britain) as a coherent, chronological narrative, from the earliest times to the present day. A series of activities designed to begin any history topic linked to the British Isles including: Resource 1: Time-line of the British Isles – with dates Resource 2: Definition cards BC / AD. Resources 3: Timeline of the British Isles – without dates. Resource 4: Time-line Cards Resource 5: Interactive Time-line without dates. A Word document detailing some suggested activities for working with time-lines. Learning Outcomes: Children will be able to: • Understand how the islands of Britain have changed over time. • Understand the difference between AD and BC • Understand the difference between BC, First millennium and Second millennium. • Understand that dates before Christ are older the bigger the number (cf negative numbers) • Sequence a series of BC and AD dates. • Compare and contrast key events in British history. Any feedback on these resources, their effectiveness, additions and areas in which they can be improved would be very welcome. (Update - corrects 1 incorrect link in Resource 5 - Interactive Timeline of British isles)
UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) formal long multiplication 2 - multiplying by 2-digit & 3-digit numbers
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UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) formal long multiplication 2 - multiplying by 2-digit & 3-digit numbers

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This lesson consists of: A connect / starter reviewing prior learning with regard to long multiplication An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire, to teach how to lay-out long multiplication and to test the children’s ability to solve long multiplication problems focussing on 4 and 5 digit x 2 digit and 3 digit x 3 digit A 4 way differentiated series of calculations (including a Challenge Activity) where children are expected to solve a series long multiplication problems, and one Word Problem per ability group. An AFL / Next Steps task based on a previous multi-step KS3 SATs question, which requires children apply master strategies to use their knowledge of long multiplication and inverse operations to find the solution. LOs: Starter: To use long multiplication. Main Lesson: - To multiply numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digits numbers (Year 5) - To multiply multi-digit numbers up to 5 digits by a 2-digit whole numbers and 3 digit by 3 digit whole numbers. using the formal written method of long multiplication (Year 6) - To use multiplication, including formal written methods, applying it to integers and decimals, (KS3)