Primary
Friday
19th Feb 2021
Why I ditched the school spelling test
Rote learning an isolated list of words in preparation for a weekly test had not led to spelling improvements in her pupils’ independent writing, so Ann Jago decided to abolish the practice and adopt a more integrated approach
How primary teachers can ace their first leading role
In primary schools, relative newbies to the teaching profession can expect to head up a subject in their second year, with very little – if any – training. With that in mind, Matthew Lane has some tips to prepare you for your first leading role