‘Coach Yourself Study Skills’ is a 50-page PDF workbook for students at GCSE, A-level and in Higher Education. This resource uses a coaching approach to support students to identify and develop the study strategies that are going to be most useful to them. The focus is not on a prescriptive approach (do this, not that) but on supporting students to uncover their personal strengths, skills, limiting beliefs and barriers to effective studying. The booklet comprises many activities, including reflections on previous experiences, action planning, and challenging unhelpful beliefs. There is also practical advice and suggested strategies for each of the various study skills. The booklet is suitable for students studying any subject at GCSE level and beyond. It is also designed to be fully inclusive of neurodivergent students with an awareness that not every strategy will work for every student. The sections include: Introduction Understand your ‘why’ (finding your motivation and enthusiasm for studying) Understand yourself (uncover your strengths, skills and achievements and discover how these can be used to your advantage when studying) Time management, focus and organisation Note-taking and reading Written assignments Presentations Revision and exams More about this resource: Students can work through it independently Useful for study skills sessions, exam preparation, and at the beginning of a course of study Suitable for students at GCSE level, A-level and in Further and Higher Education across all subject areas Designed to take into account individual needs, neurodiversity and different learning styles Encourages self-awareness and reflection Supports students to find their own solutions, reflecting and adapting as they progress

Learn how to become an amazing tutor with this easy-to-read guide packed full of practical advice, tips and resources. Tutoring is a popular choice of career and attracts individuals from a range of backgrounds. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for tutors across a range of subjects. You might have picked up this guide because you are considering tutoring for the first time, or because you are looking for ways in which to improve and develop your existing tutoring practice. Maybe you are a university student with subject knowledge but no experience of teaching, a graduate wanting to know the mechanics of setting up a tutoring business, or perhaps you are simply wondering whether or not tutoring could be for you. Wherever you are in your tutoring career, this guide will show you how to plan and deliver effective tutoring sessions, explore ways of assessing and giving feedback to students, advise you how to work effectively with students with additional learning needs, and guide you in finding tutoring work. Whether you are tutoring maths, English, music, computer coding or a foreign language, you will find effective teaching strategies, clear advice and ready-to-use resources to help you on your journey to becoming a brilliant private tutor. This guide considers the entire process of tutoring: how to find tutoring work; advertising your services; planning tutoring sessions; preparing effective resources; giving useful feedback; evaluating your practice; assessing students; and how to cope with common difficulties such as disengaged students. This book also includes a comprehensive guide to working with students with additional learning needs (such as dyslexia, autism, ADHD, developmental language disorder and learning difficultues). Written by an experienced teacher and tutor, this is a practical guide suitable for anybody considering or working as a tutor.

Learn how to perfect your presentation and speaking skills with this easy-to-read guide full of practical tips and printable templates. What is it about public speaking that strikes fear in so many people? Not knowing what to say, your mind going blank, people staring at you, feeling you have nothing to say people would want to hear, being scared you’re boring people… In the 21st century, most people will be expected to present at some point, whether to a physical audience or, increasingly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to a virtual audience watching from screens in their own home. The good news is that public speaking skills are not something some people are born with and others are not. Through learning a few basic strategies even the most nervous of speakers can learn how to give a confident, informative and inspiring speech. Whether you’re giving a presentation for the first time, or you’re looking to develop and improve your skills, this book contains everything you need to learn how to produce a perfect presentation. You’ll learn what makes an effective presentation and what you’ll need to consider in advance. You’ll evaluate your current skills and highlight specific areas to develop. You’ll discover how to plan both the structure and content of your presentation in order to create a well-structured, engaging and easy-to-follow talk, as well as learn how to create visuals and other materials which complement rather than distract from your message. You’ll find out how to use effective body language, positioning, gesture, expression, voice projection and intonation as well as discovering how to cope with common problems and difficult audiences. This guide is suitable whatever your presentation needs. Perhaps you’re a student wanting to present research findings or to course mates, a graduate wanting to ace that online job interview, a professional expected to present to colleagues, or simply somebody needing to give a speech at a family occasion. With 14 printable templates, this is also a great resource for those teaching presentation skills to students or colleagues. Written by an experienced teacher, presenter and communication specialist, the guide demystifies the public speaking process and equips the reader with easy-to-implement strategies.

Many parents want to support their child to learn to read and write but are unsure where to start. Which literacy skills are needed in the digital age? Are e-books as useful as paper ones? Do we really need handwriting and spelling skills in the era of predictive text? How do you motivate a reluctant reader or a child with reading difficulties? All of these questions and more are answered in this essential guide for any parent or carer wanting to know how to support their child’s literacy skills in the 21st century. Jam-packed with simple yet effective activities and games, this is an essential resource whether you are helping pre-schoolers, school-aged children or teens. This is a PDF version which can be downloaded or printed. The book is also available in paperback or e-book from Amazon.

Many parents want to support their child to learn to read and write but are unsure where to start. Which literacy skills are needed in the digital age? Are e-books as useful as paper ones? Do we really need handwriting and spelling skills in the era of predictive text? How do you motivate a reluctant reader or a child with reading difficulties? All of these questions and more are answered in this essential guide for any parent or carer wanting to know how to support their child’s literacy skills in the 21st century. Jam-packed with simple yet effective activities and games, this is an essential resource whether you are helping pre-schoolers, school-aged children or teens. This is a downloadable, printable PDF of the book. The paperback version and e-book for Kindle are available to purchase from Amazon.

This resource is a presentation introducing hobbies / free time activities in the present tense in French. The vocabulary is introduced and this is followed by board games to be played to practise the vocabulary in the context of speaking and listening skills. Introducing the vocabulary and playing the games would be enough for an entire lesson. SImply print the ‘board’ slide for each group and use dice (or print the templates included). Best played in groups of two to four. Various support and extension options are outlined in the powerpoint. There are several variations that can be played: Play in the present tense, asking and answering questions about what you do in your free time. Play in the past tense to practise using past forms. Play in the future tense. Play using the mixed tenses dice to practise all three tenses. Play using the ‘additional detail’ dice to encourage longer answers (e.g. ‘with whom?’ ‘Where?’ ‘When?’ ‘How often?’) Play using different tenses and extra detail. Play using the help sheet for support. Play using either the simple or harder version of the playing board. Depending on the variation used, this game can be adapted for KS2, KS3 or KS4. It is a great way to improve confidence with speaking and listening skills. It also makes a fun revision activity before tests and exams. Print the boards and dice onto card or laminate so they can be used with other classes.

This resource contains 50 different games and activities which can be used to develop speech, language and communication skills in the classroom. This resource helps to develop speech, language and communication skills in all pupils, as well as those with identified needs. Many of the activities also have a strong link with literacy - supporting pupils to develop reading, writing and spelling skills. This is a collection of games and activities to be used in mainstream classrooms. The activities can also all be adapted for use in small group interventions or for one-to-one work. They require minimal planning and preparation. They are designed to develop speech, language and communication skills in all pupils and to complement everyday teaching. They can be used in any order and staff should pick those most relevant to the pupils they are working with. The games and activities can all be adapted for KS1, 2, 3 and 4. Activities 1 – 13 develop listening skills such as identifying syllables and initial sounds, identifying boundaries between words, identifying rhyme and listening for specific words and information. Activities 14 – 30 develop vocabulary knowledge, both general and topic-specific. Activities 31 – 36 focus on developing receptive language skills – understanding what has been said / written. Activities 37 – 42 develop expressive language skills – the ability to use language clearly and coherently, including how to structure a narrative. Activities 43 – 50 focus on social communication skills such as conversational skills, dealing with difficulties, emotional and social understanding. This is suitable for any mainstream classroom, anybody with a responsibility for SLCN / SEN and for a whole-school approach to developing language and communication skills. For a whole-school approach, try introducing one activity per week and encouraging all staff to use and reflect on it.

This is a presentation which introduces various tenses: the present tense, past tense, present progressive, past progressive, present perfect and past perfect. All are introduced with examples and activities which can be used within a whole class, small groups or as partner work. There is enough here to cover three lessons: Lesson one: Introduce the present tense and past tense. Do side one of the worksheet. Lesson two: The present progressive and the past progressive. Links with side two of the worksheet. Lesson three: The present perfect and the past perfect. Links with side three of the worksheet. An answer sheet is also included. Alternatively, this pack can be used as a revision lesson for classes who are revising for the SATS. The worksheets could be given as a homework task. Suitable to leave as a cover lesson as the powerpoint is self-explanatory and all answers provided for a non-specialist teacher. Suitable for: Key Stage 2 (links to SPAG content). Also very relevant as a revision task for Key Stage 3 / 4 and suitable for EAL learners.

This is a powerpoint presentation on word types - nouns, adjectives, pronouns, verbs and adverbs. Each word type is introduced with examples and there are activities for the whole class (group work or activities with a learning partner). There is then a worksheet for pupils to work through with a section on each word type. An answer sheet is also provided. This is designed for KS2 pupils as part of the Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPAG) curriculum. It can be used as a revision lesson as well as to introduce the topic. It would also be suitable as a revision activity for Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4 pupils, including those with SEN. Everything within this resource is self-explanatory and answers provided so this would also be suitable to leave as cover work for a non-specialist to deliver. If all activities are completed there is enough work for two lessons. If pupils are being introduced to the topic for the first time, this resource can also be split up into individual sections (e.g. work on nouns for lesson, work on verbs for another).

This is a powerpoint introducing pets in Spanish. Once the vocabulary has been introduced play the happy families card game which is included. Simply print the card slides and cut up into cards. Laminate or print on to card to re-use with other classes. Full instructions are included as well as helpsheets to print or to display. There are two versions. The easy version requires pupils simply to use the pets vocabulary in different sentences (Tienes un gato? Si, tengo un gato.) The extended game requires pupils to use descriptions such as colours, size and eye colour. A fun way of practising speaking and listening skills and a resource that can cover a number of teaching points: questions, negatives, pets vocabulary, descriptions.

This is a powerpoint introducing pets in French. Once the vocabulary has been introduced play the happy families card game which is included. Simply print the card slides and cut up into cards. Laminate or print on to card to re-use with other classes. Full instructions are included as well as helpsheets to print or to display. There are two versions. The easy version requires pupils simply to use the pets vocabulary in different sentences (As-tu un chat? Non, je n’ai pas de chat.) The extended requires pupils to use descriptions such as colours, size and eye colour. A fun way of practising speaking and listening skills and covers a number of teaching points: questions, negatives, pets vocabulary, descriptions.

This is a powerpoint which introduces pets vocabulary in German - how to ask and answer the question ‘Hast du Haustiere?’ Following the powerpoint there is a ‘Happy Families’ Card Game on the topic of pets. Simply print out the card slides and cut into cards. Full instructions are included as well as prompt / help sheets which can be printed or displayed. There are two version - the easy version requires pupils to use simple sentences such as ‘Ja, ich habe eine Katze’ or ‘Nein, ich habe keine Schlange’. The extended version requires giving description such as colour, size and eye colour. This is a great way to practise speaking and listening skills and covers several different teaching points: asking questions, negatives, pets vocabulary, descriptions.

This resource contains several different games to practise speaking and listening skills in different tenses talking about hobbies, free time and sports. Full instructions are provided about the games and different variations. There are also help sheets provided and templates for dice. Simply print the boards you wish to play with. Laminate or print on to card for increased durability. There are seven or eight different games which can be played so this resource can be re-used with many different classes and for different topics. The games include: Talking about hobbies in the present tense, talking about what you have done in the past tense, talking about what you will do in the future tense, using mixed tenses, adding extra detail to sentences such as (who with, when, how often, where, why?). A powerpoint is also included which introduce all of the present tense phrases. These games are great to complement the topic of hobbies / free time and also any work on tenses. They also work very well as speaking and listening practice for exam revision.

This resource contains six differentiated board games on the topic of telling the time in Spanish. The games are: o’clock times, half hour intervals, quarter hour intervals, mixed times, twenty-four hour clock, analogue clock faces. All instructions are included as well as ways of supporting and extending the tasks. Simply print the board(s) you wish to play with. Laminate or print on to card for durability. Print onto A3 or larger if required. A dice template is also provided. Pupils play in groups of 2 - 4 and take it in turns to move around the board asking and answering questions in Spanish. (Que hora es? Son las tres y media). A help sheet is provided. A fun way to practise speaking and listening skills as well as the time vocabulary.

This contains six differentiated board games for practising telling the time in French. Simply print which boards you wish to play with. Laminate or print on to card for increased durability. The six boards are: o’clock times; half hour and on the hour; quarter hour intervals; mixed times; the 24-hour clock; analogue clock faces. A template is also included to make dice. Full instructions are included as well as a help sheet and ideas on how to support / extend the games. Pupils play in groups of 2 - 4 players and take it in turns to ask and answer questions about the time. This is a fun way to practise speaking and listening skills as well as to consolidate time vocabulary.

This is a selection of board games to support the topic of telling the time in German. There is a choice of five different games which are differentiated: o’clock times; on the hour and half past; quarter hour intervals; mixed times; and analogue clock faces. Simply print the boards you want to play with. Laminate or print on to card for increased durability. Full instructions are included as well as ideas for extension and support. Pupils play in groups of 2 -4. A dice template is also included if needed. Players take it in turns moving around the board asking and answering questions. A help sheet is provided. A fun way to practise speaking and listening, as well as time vocabulary.

This is a board game and powerpoint on the topic ‘Tienes mascotas?’ (Do you have pets?). A powerpoint is included which first introduces the vocabulary needed to play the game. Pupils play in groups of 2 - 4. Simply print slide 4 or 5 which is the board. These can be laminated or printed onto card for increased durability. A dice template is also included. Players take it in turns to move around the board, asking and answering questions about pets. There are two differentiated boards included, one of which includes plurals. Full instructions are included as well as a help sheet for pupils. There are ideas for how the game can be extended and supported. A fun way to practise speaking and listening skills as well as pets vocabulary. Suitable for introducing the topic as well as for revision purposes.

This is a speaking and listening board game to practise talking about pets. Full instructions included with ideas on how to support, extend and differentiate. Pupils play in groups of 2 - 4. They will need counters and a dice - a dice template is included in the powerpoint if needed. Pupils move around the board asking and answering the question ‘As-tu un animal?’ A help sheet is provided, as well as powerpoint slides introducing all of the vocabulary which will be needed. A fun way of practising speaking and listening skills as well as the vocabulary. Introducing the vocabulary and playing the game several times will be enough for the main part of a lesson on the topic.

This is a speaking and listening activity for the topic of pets. A powerpoint is included, introducing the German words for pets and how to answer the question ‘Hast du Haustiere?’ There are also helpsheets provided (including plural forms). Full instructions for the game are in the presentation, including ideas for how to support, extend and differentiate. Simply print slide 4 or slide 5 (the boards) for each small group of 2 - 4 players. Laminate or print on to card for increased durability. Each group will need a dice - a template is provided within the presentation to be cut out and assembled. Players take it in turns to move around the board asking and answering questions. A fun way to practise speaking and listening skills as well as vocabulary. Going through the vocabulary and playing the game is enough for the main part of a lesson on this topic. This is also a good revision activity.

This is a board game and powerpoint to teach and practise ‘the weather’ in Spanish. Pupils can play in groups of 2 -4. Simply print slide 4 for each group - this is the playing board. Laminate or print on to card for increased durability. Each group will also need a dice - a template in provided on slide 5 which can be printed, cut out and assembled. Players take it in turns to ask and answer questions about the weather in Spanish. This is a great way to practise speaking and listening skills as well as weather phrases. There are full instructions included, as well as help sheets for pupils, and ideas of how the game can be extended. The powerpoint also includes slides introduce each of the weather phrases - along with the board game, this could be the main part of a lesson.