An assembly that looks at the importance of communication skills and how employers value it. Also includes ways pupils can improve their skills through lessons and a challenge for them to complete over the following week. I have included a snap shot of an inspirational story with a video link but this can easily be left out and discussed instead. Finally there are references to growth mindset throughout.

Though this is designed for History, it is adaptable for any KS4 and 5 subject. I found parents were really positive to have an A5 sheet to take away with key dates of the exams, links to revision websites/text and other information such as the specification.

An easily adaptable two page lesson proforma that can be used in all schools and key stages. - Includes sections on the make up of the class - Special Needs children etc - A coherent structure whereby a background to the lesson and a next steps section gives the observer a clear view of the context of the lesson - Planning section ensures the teacher covers the main areas they need to do prior to the lesson - I have left it as a Word Doc so the purchaser can amend the boxes according to their needs and the school

A two page form that can be used by staff to report suspected cases where a female under 18 has been subjected to, or is in danger of, FGM. The form has a clear and easy structure: - Details of student (all key information required for when it is reported to police) - Details of concern - Action taken - Follow up action (with guidance for staff) This is a coherent way to keep records of any reported cases in school.

An assembly about the dangers of fireworks and points to consider for children when watching and using them.

A philosophic assembly based around the question: What could you do right now that your future self would thank you for? Lots of thinking here for your pupils! Also includes references to a bucket list and then back to how pupils could make changes now in school to help them later.

A mixed ability lesson with the main activity resource suitable for SEN children. The presentation has a clear objective an,d with the use of a textbook, has a creative task whereby pupils create a farm in the 1890s which shows some the changes made in agriculture since the 1750s. A really good way of getting the point across is get them to complete a similar farm design in 1750 using a textbook and then this 1890 one. Use a lesson and group work to pull out the main changes and then set up a debate around which change was the most significant.

Two assemblies about tolerance, homosexuality and normality Assembly 1 - Uses Mussolini's WWII treatment of homosexuals to discuss tolerance Assembly 2 - Focuses on 3 history periods to discuss how tolerance society was. Also links to Rigby murder

Use this with your History, Geography and RE classes to help them remember key spelling, punctuation and grammar areas to look for in their work. Easy to remember in time for the exam or get them practicing in KS3 in readiness. Print them off and laminate them. Distribute after any extended writing task and give them just five minutes to use it to check their work. By the time the exam arrives they should remember some of the key areas to watch out for when they read through their answers.