Empower your SENCOs and SLT to identify and nurture critical thinking skills in students with special educational needs. This comprehensive one-page document provides a clear framework for observing and assessing key characteristics of critical thinking in the classroom. Key Features: ☆ Targeted Questions: Thought-provoking questions focus on three core areas of critical thinking: Having their own ideas: Does the child generate original thoughts and solutions? Using what they already know to learn new things: Does the child make connections and apply prior knowledge? Choosing ways to do things and finding new ways: Does the child demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in their approach to tasks? ☆ Practical Guidance: Offers clear guidance on what to look for in student behavior and responses, making it easy to identify and document evidence of critical thinking. ☆ Differentiated Approach: Considers the unique needs of SEN students, providing prompts to assess their progress with and without support. ☆ Actionable Insights: Helps educators tailor instruction and interventions to promote the development of critical thinking skills in SEN students. Benefits: ☆ Enhance Observation Skills: Equip your team with the tools to effectively observe and assess critical thinking in SEN students. ☆ Promote Individualized Learning: Gain valuable insights into each student’s strengths and areas for growth, enabling targeted support. ☆ Foster a Growth Mindset: Encourage a positive learning environment where all students are empowered to think critically and creatively. ☆ Streamline Assessment: Simplify the assessment process with a clear and concise framework. Invest in your SEN students’ future by nurturing their critical thinking skills. Ideal for: SENCOs, SLT, special education teachers, teaching assistants, and anyone working with students with special educational needs.

Range of resources collected about drugs education for KS1 and KS2

All drugs have… board game suitable for KS2/3. Comes with risk cards, board, answers and questions. Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12

A great guided reading timetable originally used for Year 1 but suitable for all year groups. Allows for children to 'get on' whilst you can concentrate on the guided reading group.

Activities for Drugs education, suitable for KS2 or secondary. Instructions are also included.

Back to School FREEBIE! A PDF featuring a phone template for children to draw themselves at the start of the year and another template for them to write what they have been doing over the summer. A nice introductory template for the first day back! Back to school All about me Transition Ice breakers Welcome back

Ignite a love of maths in your early years child with this collection of 25 fun and easy activities designed for home learning! This versatile resource is perfect for parents and caregivers looking to support their child’s early maths development in a playful and engaging way. What’s Inside: ☆ 25 Hands-On Activities: A wide variety of activities that cover key early maths skills, including counting, number recognition, shapes, measurement, and patterns. ☆ Everyday Materials: Most activities use simple household items, making it easy to incorporate maths into everyday routines. ☆ Clear Instructions: Each activity includes clear, concise instructions that are easy for both adults and children to follow. ☆ Differentiated Challenges: Activities can be adapted to suit your child’s individual needs and interests. Key Skills Covered: ☆ Counting: Forward and backward counting, counting objects, one-to-one correspondence. ☆ Number Recognition: Identifying and writing numbers 1-20. ☆ Shapes: Recognizing and naming basic shapes, exploring 2D and 3D shapes. ☆ Measurement: Comparing sizes, using non-standard units to measure length and height. ☆ Patterns: Creating and extending patterns with colors, shapes, and sounds. Why Choose This Resource? ☆ Fun and Engaging: Activities are designed to be playful and enjoyable, making learning maths a positive experience. ☆ Easy to Use: Simple instructions and readily available materials make it easy to get started. ☆ Versatile: Perfect for independent play, family time, or as a supplement to classroom learning. ☆ Supports Early Development: Helps children build a strong foundation in essential maths skills. Give your child a head start in maths with this fantastic collection of home learning activities!

Children play Find the Smuggler in role as Heathrow Airport security who are looking for who the drugs smuggler is from a list of suspects. Great way to get children involved in PSHE/drugs education.

A board game for drug education. Great for PSHE. Full set of board, scenarios, drug name cards, questions, answers and rules.

Games about drugs for KS2 PSHE. One is ‘bingo’ and the other is ‘find and collect’. I have other games also uploaded for drugs education.

Get your KS2 maths year off to a flying start with this engaging and FREE back-to-school lesson! Designed to set clear expectations and ignite a passion for maths in Year 3-6 students, this comprehensive resource is perfect for transition days or the first maths lesson of the year. What’s Included: ☆ Interactive 12-Page PowerPoint: Captivate your students with visually appealing slides that cover essential topics like presentation, neatness, growth mindset, and mastering maths skills. ☆ Quick Maths Quiz: A fun and interactive quiz to assess students’ prior knowledge and get them excited about the year ahead. ☆ Lesson Plan: Detailed guidance for the lesson with suggested questions and activities. Key Benefits: ☆ Establish a Positive Learning Environment: Set clear expectations for the year ahead, fostering a culture of excellence and growth mindset in your maths classroom. ☆ Build Confidence and Motivation: Help students develop a positive attitude towards maths by showcasing their abilities and setting achievable goals. ☆ Review Essential Skills: Refresh students’ memories on key maths concepts and prepare them for new challenges. ☆ Promote Active Learning: Encourage student participation and engagement through interactive activities and discussions. ☆ Save Valuable Prep Time: This ready-to-use resource requires minimal preparation, allowing you to focus on delivering a fantastic lesson. Empower your students to become confident mathematicians and set the stage for a successful year of learning! Ideal for: KS2 Maths, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, back to school, transition, September, expectations, classroom rules, first week back, maths lesson, maths quiz.

Transform your KS2 literacy lessons with this captivating 6-week “Word of the Day” program! Designed to enrich vocabulary and ignite a love for language, this resource is perfect for daily morning work or engaging English starters. This is the first set of Word of the Day slides - these can be used in any order. Set 2 is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13077491 What’s Inside: ★ 30 Unique Word Slides: Each slide introduces a new word with its definition and a sample sentence, fostering comprehension and usage. ★ Multi-Faceted Activities: Students will read, write, illustrate, and apply each word in context, reinforcing learning through multiple modalities. ★ Creative Expression: The illustration activity encourages students to visualize word meanings and express their understanding creatively. ★ Sentence Construction Practice: Students practice using the new word in a given sentence and then craft their own original sentence, solidifying their grasp of the word’s meaning and usage. ★ Flexible Formats: Includes both PowerPoint and PDF versions for easy integration into your classroom routine. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Supports vocabulary development and language skills across the KS2 curriculum. ★ Engaging and Effective: The variety of activities keeps students motivated and interested in learning new words. ★ Differentiated: Easily adaptable for different abilities and learning styles. ★ Ready-to-Use: No prep required – simply display the slides or print the worksheets and you’re ready to go! Unlock the power of language and watch your students’ vocabulary soar! Ideal for: KS2 English, vocabulary development, literacy, morning work, starters, word study, language arts.

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A display to help your early finishers check if they have included the basics of writing and inform them of what to do next. Great for promoting independence. Suitable for KS1 or KS2. PDF and editable Publisher versions included. LKS2 UKS2 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 exit ticket

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A document to assess the effectiveness of early years provision - this is perfect for EYFS teachers or leadership to observe and identify the areas of EYFS provision that needs improvement. fs1 fs2 assessment outstanding good requires improvement ofsted subject leader SLT

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A great booklet for parents of new EAL children. Introduces the English school system and explains how parents can help their children to learn English at home. Editable through Publisher. Pages include: The school system in England How to help your child when reading, writing and speaking and listening parent english as an additional language send sen sendco

Are you a SENCO looking to gain a deeper understanding of challenging behaviours in your classroom? This double-sided grid is your essential tool for identifying and addressing the environmental factors that may be contributing to these behaviours. Key Features: ★ Comprehensive Analysis: Explore a wide range of environmental factors, including physical setting, interpersonal dynamics, communication styles, teaching methods, scheduling, and basic needs. ★ Structured Framework: The grid format allows for systematic observation and analysis, helping you pinpoint specific triggers and patterns. ★ Proactive Solutions: By understanding the environmental context, you can develop targeted interventions and strategies to support positive behaviour. ★ Collaborative Tool: Use the grid to facilitate discussions with teachers, parents, and other professionals involved in the child’s care. ★ Empowering SENCOs: Gain valuable insights into the complex interplay between environment and behaviour, enabling you to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. This resource is designed to help you: ★ Identify the specific environmental factors that may be influencing a child’s behaviour. ★ Develop a deeper understanding of the child’s individual needs and sensitivities. ★ Create a more positive and supportive learning environment for all students. ★ Collaborate effectively with other professionals to develop targeted interventions. Invest in your SENCO toolkit today and transform your approach to behaviour management! Ideal for: SENCOs, teachers, teaching assistants, and anyone working with children with special educational needs.

Jumpstart positive behavior in your primary classroom with this engaging 100 Smiles Behaviour Chart! This simple yet effective tool is perfect for fostering a positive classroom environment and encouraging students to strive for their best. What’s Included: ★ Printable Behaviour Chart: A colorful, visually appealing chart with 100 spaces for smiles, stickers, or stamps. ★ Reward System: Motivate students with a special reward upon reaching 100 smiles. ★ Customizable: Easily personalize the chart with your students’ names and your chosen reward. Key Benefits: ★ Positive Reinforcement: Focuses on rewarding good behaviour, creating a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere. ★ Visual Tracking: Allows students to visually track their progress, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation. ★ Flexibility: Use smiles, stickers, stamps, or any other small reward to mark positive behaviour. ★ Easy to Use: Simply print and display the chart in your classroom. ★ Suitable for All Ages: Perfect for early years and primary students. Create a positive and encouraging classroom environment where students are excited to learn and grow! Ideal for: Behaviour management, classroom management, positive reinforcement, rewards, primary school, elementary school, early years, KS1, KS2.

Kickstart your Year 5 maths curriculum with this comprehensive 5-lesson unit on place value and decimals! Designed to solidify foundational skills and challenge young learners, this resource is perfect for the back-to-school season or anytime you need to reinforce these essential concepts. What’s Included: ★ 5 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including learning objectives, engaging activities, and differentiation strategies to cater to all abilities. ★ 5 Interactive PowerPoint Presentations: Visually appealing slides with clear explanations, examples, and practice problems to enhance student understanding. ★ Ready-to-Use Worksheets: A variety of differentiated worksheets to reinforce learning and assess progress. ★ Place Value Grids: Visual aids to help students grasp the concept of place value up to 1 million and beyond. Key Skills Covered: ★ Place Value: Understanding the value of each digit in numbers up to 1 million, including decimals. ★ Reading and Writing Numbers: Representing numbers in standard form, expanded form, and word form. ★ Comparing and Ordering Numbers: Using place value to compare and order numbers, including decimals. ★ Counting in Powers of 10: Counting forwards and backward in steps of 10, 100, 1000, and beyond. ★ Decimals: Understanding tenths, hundredths, and thousandths, and their relationship to whole numbers. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for Year 5 maths. ★ Engaging and Interactive: Activities are designed to be fun and hands-on, promoting active learning. ★ Differentiated: Caters to a range of abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported. ★ Ready-to-Use: Save valuable prep time with all materials provided in a clear and organized format. ★ Perfect for Back to School: Help students refresh their knowledge and build a strong foundation for the year ahead. Empower your Year 5 students to master place value and decimals with this comprehensive and engaging maths unit! Key stage 2 y5 math mathematics mastery

A 22 page booklet featuring lots of warm ups and cool downs for KS1 / KS2 PE. Warm-up and cool-down activities should be incorporated into any training as well as competition routines. The warm-up prepares the body for activity, as well as helping to prevent injury to muscles, which can be more susceptible to injury when cold. The cool-down helps the body clear lactic acid that builds up during any activity. Less lactic acid means less soreness and stiffness the next day! EYFS Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 outstanding subject lead leader coordinator home learning remote

Tired of boring spelling tests? Ignite a love for words with these 9 engaging and editable spelling activities! Perfect for morning work, phonics practice, or weekly spelling lists, these versatile worksheets will captivate learners from EYFS to KS2. What’s Inside: ☆ ABC Spelling: Alphabetise those words! ☆ Stair Step Spelling: Build words step by step. ☆ Picture Spelling: Draw and spell! ☆ Rainbow Spelling: Add a splash of color to your words. ☆ Spelling Sentences: Craft creative sentences. ☆ Make a Wordsearch: Challenge yourself and your friends. ☆ Roll a Spelling: Let the dice decide your spelling adventure. ☆ Pyramid Spelling: Build words like a pyramid. ☆ Secret Code Spelling: Crack the code and reveal the words. Why Choose This Resource? ☆ Editable & Versatile: Easily adapt for any age or spelling list. ☆ Engaging & Fun: Spark excitement and creativity in spelling practice. ☆ Multi-Sensory Learning: Cater to different learning styles with visual, kinesthetic, and written activities. ☆ Differentiated: Suitable for a wide range of abilities, including dyslexic learners. ☆ Ready-to-Use: Print and go – no prep needed! Transform spelling practice from a chore to a joy! Ideal for: EYFS, KS1, KS2, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, spelling practice, phonics, literacy centers, homework, early finishers, dyslexia support