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 fully resourced lesson on the life and significance of the prophet. Explore his life though an animation and then break down the significant turning points he experienced in the 7th and 8th century.

A complete lesson which gets pupil to use their source skills to investigate an enquiry question. I have used this for both an interview and for observations - succeeded in both. Pupils enjoy it too.

A seven page set of information sheets covering the changing patterns of adult work and working conditions between 1759 and 1850. This is designed to support the new 2016 A Level specification. Includes: - Changing domestic system - Increase and development of the Industrial System - Water to Steam Power - Titus Salt - Emergence of Trade Unions Can be used in lessons or as revision material. Aimed at A-Level pupils but accessible for 14 to 16 year olds.

A superb lesson I have used for numerous observations before. It works well as it is well paced, has group work and helps pupils consolidate their knowledge at the end with some extended writing. You need some sugar paper or plain A3 would do. Stick the picture of a Motte and Bailey castle and the Stone Keep castle on either side of the sheet prior to the lesson. A good plan of how to run the lesson is below: Starter: A map image is displayed showing Norman castles that were built by William the Conqueror. Pupils asked questions about the map e.g. What do the locations of the castles tell you about England at the time? New Learning: Learning objectives displayed and pupils record the relevant one for their target grade into their exercise books. Pupils watch a short clip about Norman castles and then answer some questions about them with the aid of a PowerPoint slide. Learning development: In pairs, use the sugar paper to explore, analyse and consider the effectiveness of Motte and Bailey and Stone castles. Afterwards, pupils stick their own versions of the castles in in their books and complete a series of levelled activities. Plenary: Think of a 15 second sales pitch you would give William about why he should invest in each type of castle to help him control the English. Revisit Learning Objectives: Pupils consider how/why they have met their learning objective.

This presentation shows pupils the other side of Syria - the beauty and culture the country has. My pupils were genuinely shocked and impressed by the history of the country. I

A CPD session I gave to a group of teachers recently. Lasts about 2 hours. Promotes lots of debate and discussions with staff about core theories including: - How children learn and the progress they make - Classroom environment - Literacy - Feedback - Links to research - Card sort to be completed at the start and end of the session

A collection of 15 ready made quizzes to use with your groups. Each quiz is split into 3 sections - General knowledge, Movies/famous faces and a single 'ave a go' random question. The answer slides are included in each quiz. I split my groups into teams and then have a leader board going through the term. I have included a template for you to make your own future quizzes. In the template is another section called 'in the news' which you can add questions about the previous weeks news. I obviously removed them from the ready made quizzes as now outdated. All of these are great for building group rapport, competition and of course having a giggle.

A SOW and some of the resources linked to it. Includes: - A lesson by lesson SOW with objectives, suggested activities and outcomes - Resources for some of the lessons including the Berlin Wall, 9/11, 1960s and suffragettes

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

A collection of resources which includes printable homework tasks, worksheets and timelines about the Vietnam War.

Lots of resources ranging from worksheets, homework tasks, tests and revision material that covers a range of topics on Weimar and Nazi Germany.

An assembly that focuses on the meaning of friendship with a twist looking at the difference between online friendship and face to face friendship. - Plenty of opportunity for discussion. You can add sections you feel are relevant if you want to. - Exploration of 3 qualities of friendship - A challenge poster task on friendship for pupils to complete over the week

3 lessons with resources including: - Full presentations on Hindu Holy Books, Ramayana and how Hindu's worship/temples - Pupil sheets ready to print off in A4 or A3 - A 2 lesson assessment activity on Hindu temples that brings together their knowledge. Give pupils 2 lessons for activities on gathering evidence and then two lessons for designing their temples. - Assessment is not levels but rather the mastery system with key descriptions and examples to help pupils achieve secure.

An assembly or presentation about Halloween that includes facts and figures from the UK and USA. Also includes: - A look at the traditions and history of Halloween - Ways children can stay safe - Reference to stories, notes about Halloween (on slide notes) and links to further information to help you present it how you wish.

An assembly that looks at how children can effectively help each other, e.g. Peer Tutoring and Collaborative work making reference to the EEF toolkit. This is of course done in pupil speak!

This is an assessment I use at the end of a year 9 unit looking at the significance of the Holocaust. All you need is some A3 sheets for the pupils and the worksheets attached.

A lesson that reviews key aspects of volcanoes, earthquakes and plate tectonics. It is designed so there are a number of different types of review exercises and the pupils evaluate each of these for usefulness at the end. Great as an introduction to review techniques for later in their schooling.

It never fails to amaze me how much children enjoy a good murder investigation! This lesson is an introduction to how historians 'do' history. Pupils are introduced the concept of inference during the lesson. It also has a literacy twist in that after they have investigated the murder they have to write a piece of discursive writing.

A nice activity in which pupils colour in the areas dedicated to 1st, 2nd and 3rd class. Afterwards they can write about how parts of the ship were dedicated to the passengers and why so many 3rd class voyagers died.