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I am an ex-primary head teacher and English, Maths and History specialist. I've mostly worked in KS2, often in Year 6. Although for the last two years, I've been working in Year 1, which has been delightful! All the resources have been used successfully with children in a range of schools all over the country. I am constantly reviewing and updating my resources. Please follow me to ensure that you have the most up to date versions of the resources you buy.

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I am an ex-primary head teacher and English, Maths and History specialist. I've mostly worked in KS2, often in Year 6. Although for the last two years, I've been working in Year 1, which has been delightful! All the resources have been used successfully with children in a range of schools all over the country. I am constantly reviewing and updating my resources. Please follow me to ensure that you have the most up to date versions of the resources you buy.
UKS2 (Year 5 and 6) multiplying quantities by fractions, finding  quantities given fraction quantity
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UKS2 (Year 5 and 6) multiplying quantities by fractions, finding quantities given fraction quantity

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Learning Objectives Starter: To compare improper fractions and mixed numbers Main Lesson: To multiply proper fractions and mixed numbers by whole numbers, supported by materials and diagrams (Year 5) To associate a fraction with division (Year 6) To find a whole quantity given the quantity represented by a unit fraction (Y6) To recognise and use relationships between operations including inverse operations (KS3 This lesson consists of: A Starter consisting of a series of progressively harder problems where the children have to compare mixed numbers with improper fractions and use <> sign to show which are larger. A connect activity challenging children to consider whether the product of two numbers always produces a larger numbers as a way to start considering the effect of multiplying by fractions. An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire flipchart, to teach children to understanding how to multiply whole numbers by fractions (by dividing by denominator and multiplying by numerator (starting with diagrams) and how to find the whole quantity of a number, when they are given what a fraction of that number represents. A 4-way differentiated series of tasks requiring children to multiply whole numbers by fractions and find whole numbers when they are given what a fraction of that number represents (i.e. ¾ x ? = 24). Answers included to ease marking. A final AFL / Next Steps task, providing three answers to a SATs question and children are invited to use the methods they have learned to work out which is correct.
UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) solving Word Problems by applying all four operations to fractions
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UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) solving Word Problems by applying all four operations to fractions

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Learning Objectives Starter: To use the 4 operations with proper and improper fractions Main Lesson: To add and subtract fractions with the same denominator, and denominators that are multiples of the same number (Year 5) To use their knowledge of the order of operations to carry out calculations involving the 4 operations (Year 6) To use the 4 operations with proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers(KS3) This lesson consists of: A Starter consisting of a series of progressively harder problems where the children perform an addition, subtraction, multiplication (x2) and division calculation involving fractions. A connect activity focussing on the ordering of calculations using BODMAS – enabling you to assess prior learning. An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire flipchart, to teach children how to lay out multi operation Word problems involving fractions and how to allowing you to group children according to ability. A 4-way differentiated series of tasks requiring children to solve multi-step word problems relating to fractions of quantities and fractions of fractions. Answer sheet provided to support marking. A final AFL / Next Steps task, introducing the children to the relationship between decimals, fractions and percentages.
UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) Dividing fractions (mixed numbers and improper fractions) by whole numbers
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UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) Dividing fractions (mixed numbers and improper fractions) by whole numbers

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Learning Objectives Starter: To multiply whole numbers by proper and improper fractions > To associate a fraction with division Main Lesson: To solve problems involving division and division, including scaling by simple fractions (Year 5) To divide proper fractions by whole numbers (Year 6) To use the 4 operations with proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers(KS3) This lesson consists of: A Starter consisting of a series of progressively harder problems where the children multiply 2 fractions together. A connect activity challenging children to consider what happens when fractions are divided by a whole number. An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire flipchart, to revise demonstrate what happens when fractions are divided by whole numbers. A series of slides teaching the linking the division fractions by whole numbers to dividing fractions together using correct mathematical language. A 4-way differentiated series of tasks requiring children to divide fractions, mixed numbers and improper fractions by whole numbers. Answers included to ease marking. A final AFL / Next Steps task, providing two incorrectly answered arithmetic questions for the children to identify the mistakes made and find the correct answer (showing their workings).
UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) four operations with fractions, mixed numbers etc. using BODMAS
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UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) four operations with fractions, mixed numbers etc. using BODMAS

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Learning Objectives Starter: To use the 4 operations with proper and improper fractions Main Lesson: To solve problems involving division and division, including scaling by simple fractions (Year 5) To use their knowledge of the order of operations to carry out calculations involving the 4 operations (Year 6) To use the 4 operations with proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers(KS3) This lesson consists of: A Starter consisting of a series of progressively harder problems where the children perform an addition, subtraction, multiplication (x2) and division calculation involving fractions. A connect activity focussing on the ordering of calculations using BODMAS – enabling you to assess prior learning. An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire flipchart, to revise the BODMAS method of ordering calculations applying whole numbers and extended to include fractions. A knowledge check to allow you to group children according to their ability for the independent tasks. (links provided on planning to other BODMAS lessons, if children have not learned about BODMAS already). A 4-way differentiated series of tasks requiring children to apply BODMAS to fractions, mixed numbers and improper fractions. Answers included to ease marking. A final AFL / Next Steps task, providing a multistep Mastery style Word problem involving fractions where children must progressively work through a series of calculations to solve all three parts of the question.
2017 Year 6 Maths SATs revision - Week 3 of a 4 week revision programme
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2017 Year 6 Maths SATs revision - Week 3 of a 4 week revision programme

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Topics covered are: Arithmetic (Paper 1) - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of 2 digit - 6 digit numbers, decimals, fractions and BODMAS Maths reasoning (Paper 2 and Paper 3) - problem solving involving algebra; problem solving involving all four operations, geometry - shape and angles, SATs safari based around algebra questions. Session ends with AfL work drawn from the 2016 SATs papers. Each session is supported by presentations for Smartboard and for Promethean (and new for 2018 PowerPoint, worked examples in the form of You Tube clips for your own use or with your class and 4 way differentiated independent activities.
2017 (updated for 2018) KS2 (Year 6) Maths SATs revision - Arithmetic BODMAS and Algebra Safari
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2017 (updated for 2018) KS2 (Year 6) Maths SATs revision - Arithmetic BODMAS and Algebra Safari

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A plan, set of teaching resources, Interactive Whiteboard presentations for both Promethean and Smartboards. (New for 2018 – PowerPoint Presentations) This resource uses the questions on 2016 Key Stage 2 SATs papers 1, 2 and 3 to revise your class’ understanding of quick arithmetic methods and revise a specific aspect of the reasoning papers. This is the fifteenth lesson in a revision programme designed to prepare Year 6 children for the Maths SATs papers 1, 2 and 3. **Learning Objectives covered: ** To solve simple algebraic equations. (LA) To solve multistep algebraic equations (MA) To solve and explain multistep algebraic equations. (HA) The lesson consists of: A powerpoint to introduce the lesson A set of algebraic problems are provided to be cut and distributed in three areas of the classroom A score card is provided to allow children to compete as equals while Teachers / TAs mark each question before children are free to move on to the next.
Primary Assembly about  Doubting Thomas
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Primary Assembly about Doubting Thomas

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This Collective Worship resource includes: a full PowerPoint of the text John 20. Questions linked to the text differentiated by Year group. A prayer linked to the story of Doubting Thomas and 3 suggested hymns complete with YouTube links to enable them to run directly from the PowerPoint. Ideal for the start of the Summer term both in Church schools and non-denominational schools. Alternatively could be used as a starter for RE lesson linked to the period between Easter and Ascension.
Primary Assembly about the Epiphany January 2019
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Primary Assembly about the Epiphany January 2019

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This Collective Worship resource includes: a full PowerPoint of the text Matthew 2. Questions linked to the text differentiated by Year group. A prayer linked to the story of Epiphany 3 suggested hymns complete with YouTube links to enable them to run directly from the PowerPoint. Ideal for the start of the Spring term both in Church schools and non-denominational schools. Alternatively could be used as a starter for RE lesson linked to the Epiphany at the start of January.
Terry Deary - the Vile Victorians - 5 sessions of Guided Reading / whole class reading comprehension
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Terry Deary - the Vile Victorians - 5 sessions of Guided Reading / whole class reading comprehension

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A series of questions, answers and reading journal activity based around all areas of reading. Great alternative to SATs tests or written comprehensions. LOs To form and revise opinions about the Victorians To make comparisons between past and contemporary entertainment. To make comparisons between today and the past. To use skimming and scanning to find information for research. To gather information in order to write persuasively. To reflect on a completed text
Phonics Phase 4 Week 2 CVC to CVCC and CCVC
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Phonics Phase 4 Week 2 CVC to CVCC and CCVC

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A set of resources designed to support learning in the classroom with resources available for distance learning in event of school or class closure. The week’s lessons cover: Revisit / Review Read and write Phase 3 ch, sh, th, ng, ai, ee, igh, oa using Week 02 - Revisit Phase 3 – digraphs.ppx Teach spelling the word CVC to CVC words read, write spell. Teach / Practice spelling the phase 4 High Frequency words p118 (Letters and Sounds) i.e. have, like some, come, was, you, me, he, she, be Practice reading and writing CVCC and CCVC Practice reading real and non-words. Apply reading sentences p122 (Letters and Sounds) Apply writing sentences p124 (Letters and Sounds)
Phonics Phase 5 Week 1 alternative /w/, /h/ and /f/
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Phonics Phase 5 Week 1 alternative /w/, /h/ and /f/

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Phonics Phase 5 Week 1 blended learning – alternative spellings for h (wh), w (wh) and f or ff (ph) A set of resources designed to support learning both at home and in the classroom. Please note all the youtube video clips can be accessed separately for free, which constitutes the home learning element of these lessons. The week’s lessons cover: Revisit / Review Read and write Phase 4 trigraphs ear, air, ure, (Week 01 - Revisit Phase 4 – trigraphs.pptx) Teach reading, writing and spelling words with wh (w), wh (h) , ph (f or ff) Teach / Practice spelling the phase 4 tricky words said, have, like so, do, some, come, little. Practice recognition and recall of graphemes and different pronunciations of graphemes as they are learned Practice reading and spelling words with adjacent consonants and words with newly learned graphemes Apply reading sentences p142 (Letters and Sounds) Apply writing sentences p149 (Letters and Sounds)
Phonics Phase 4 Week 3 two syllable words – reading, spelling and writing.
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Phonics Phase 4 Week 3 two syllable words – reading, spelling and writing.

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A set of resources designed to support learning in the classroom with resources available for distance learning in event of school or class closure. The week’s lessons cover: Revisit / Review Read and write Phase /oo/ /OO/, u, ur using Week 03 - Revisit Phase 3 – digraphs.ppx Teach two syllable words: read, write and spell. Teach / Practice spelling the phase 4 High Frequency words p118 (Letters and Sounds) i.e, was, you, me, he, she, be, were, there, little, one, they, all, are Practice reading and writing two syllable words Practice reading real and non-words. Apply reading sentences p122 (Letters and Sounds) Apply writing sentences p124 (Letters and Sounds)
Phonics Phase 4 Week 4 two syllable words – reading, spelling and writing.
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Phonics Phase 4 Week 4 two syllable words – reading, spelling and writing.

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A set of resources designed to support learning in the classroom with resources available for distance learning in event of school or class closure. The week’s lessons cover: Revisit / Review Read and write Phase or, ar, ow, and oi using Week 03 - Revisit Phase 4 – digraphs.ppx Teach two syllable words: read, write and spell. Teach / Practice spelling the phase 4 High Frequency words p118 (Letters and Sounds) it’s, from, children, just, little, there, one, out Practice reading and writing two syllable words Practice reading real and non-words. Apply reading sentences p122 (Letters and Sounds) Apply writing sentences p124 (Letters and Sounds)
UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) To decide whether to round up or down after division
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UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) To decide whether to round up or down after division

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Learning Objectives Starter: - To interpret remainders as fractions - To revise common metric conversions Main Lesson: - To use formal short division and interpret remainders appropriately for the context (Year 5) - To use formal long division and interpret remainders appropriately for the context (Year 6) - To develop their mathematical knowledge, in part through solving problems and evaluating the outcomes, including multi-step problems (KS3) This lesson consists of: A Starter consisting of a series of progressively harder division problems giving remainders to convert to fractions and their answers. A connect activity getting children to revise the metric conversions they will need in the independent task. An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire, to teach how to lay-out short and long division when answering word problems and to test the children’s ability to understand how context determine whether to round an answer up or down. A 4 way differentiated series of calculations (including a Challenge Activity) where children are expected to solve a series of short and long division Word problems and round the answer according to context. More Able children will have to complete multistep problems. Answers are supplied to ease marking. An AFL / Next Steps task based on previous a SATs question, to allow to introduce the fact that most problems aren’t simply one operation but usually are a combination of different operations.
Phonics Phase 5 Week 2 alternative graphemes for /ai/
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Phonics Phase 5 Week 2 alternative graphemes for /ai/

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AA set of resources designed to support learning in the classroom with resources available for distance learning in event of school or class closure. The week’s lessons cover: Revisit / Review Read and write alternative spellings for h (wh), w (wh) and f or ff (ph) (Week 02 - Revisit wh, h, w, wh,pptx) Teach reading, writing and spelling words with ay, ai, split digraph a-e Teach / Practice spelling the phase 4 tricky words said, have, like so, do, some, come, little. Practice recognition and recall of graphemes and different pronunciations of graphemes as they are learned Practice reading and spelling words with adjacent consonants and words with newly learned graphemes Apply reading sentences p142 (Letters and Sounds) Apply writing sentences p149 (Letters and Sounds)
2017 (updated for 2018)  KS2 (Year 6) Maths SATs revision -  Problem Solving using Four Operations
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2017 (updated for 2018) KS2 (Year 6) Maths SATs revision - Problem Solving using Four Operations

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A plan, set of teaching resources, Interactive Whiteboard presentations for both Promethean and Smartboards. (***New for 2018 – PowerPoint Presentations, and Word AFL / next steps question for printin***g) This resource uses the questions on 2016 Key Stage 2 SATs papers 1, 2 and 3 to revise your class’ understanding of quick arithmetic methods and revise a specific aspect of the reasoning papers finishing with an AfL style plenary using exemplar questions from the 2016 SATs paper. This is the fourteenth lesson in a revision programme designed to prepare Year 6 children for the Maths SATs papers 1, 2 and 3. **Learning Objectives covered: ** To add whole numbers, decimals or fractions quickly (Arithmetic Starter) To solve problems involving all 4 operations. **Learning Outcomes: ** All use their knowledge of the order of operations to carry out calculations involving the 4 operations with ThHTU by U Most use their knowledge of the order of operations to carry out calculations involving the 4 operations with ThHTU by TU Some will use their knowledge of the order of operations to carry out calculations involving the 4 operations with ThHTU by TU including decimals and negative numbers.
UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) - Factors, Common factors and Highest Common factors
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UKS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) - Factors, Common factors and Highest Common factors

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Learning Objectives Starter: - To perform (mental) calculations. - To recognise factors Main Lesson: - To identify common factors (Year 5 and Year 6) - To use the concepts and vocabulary of factors, and common factors (KS3) This lesson consists of: A Starter consisting of a series of progressively harder addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations and revision of multiples. A connect activity getting children to identify the correct and incorrect definitions of multiples and a second Connect to get children identify the first 3 multiples of common times tables. An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire, to teach how to find factors, common factors and highest common factors, and how these can be identified from lists and using Venn Diagrams. A 4-way differentiated series of tasks requiring children to identify factors (LA) common factors of 2 (LA) and 3 digit numbers (MA, HA) and highest common factors of 3 and 4 different numbers (HA). Answer sheet provided to support marking. Two AFL / Next Steps tasks, the first introducing the concept of prime numbers in terms of factors and the second reviewing the definitions of common factors, and highest common factors and challenging most able to define prime factors
Phonics Phase 5 Week 3 alternative graphemes for /ai/
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Phonics Phase 5 Week 3 alternative graphemes for /ai/

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A set of resources designed to support learning in the classroom with resources available for distance learning in event of school or class closure. The week’s lessons cover: Revisit / Review Read and write alternative spellings for h (wh), w (wh) and f or ff (ph) and alternative ai – ay, a-e (Week 03 ai sound,pptx) Teach reading, writing and spelling words with ai, ey, eigh Teach / Practice spelling the phase 4 tricky words do, some, come, little. Practice recognition and recall of graphemes and different pronunciations of graphemes as they are learned Practice reading and spelling words with adjacent consonants and words with newly learned graphemes Apply reading sentences p142 (Letters and Sounds) Apply writing sentences p149 (Letters and Sounds)
Phonics Phase 4 Week 1 CVC to CVCC & CCVC
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Phonics Phase 4 Week 1 CVC to CVCC & CCVC

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A set of resources designed to support learning in the classroom with resources available for distance learning in event of school or class closure. The week’s lessons cover: Revisit / Review: Read and write Phase 3 GPCs j, v, w, x, y, z, zz, qu using Week 01 Revisit Phase 3 GPCs.pptx Teach spelling the word CVC to CCVC words read, write and spell. Teach / Practice spelling the phase 4 High Frequency words p118 (Letters and Sounds) i.e. said, have, like so, he, she, we, me, be Practise reading GPCs: -air, ee , sh, Practise reading real and non-words. Apply reading sentences p122 (Letters and Sounds) Apply writing sentences p124 (Letters and Sounds)
Year 1 Term 1 Week 1 Day 3 To match numbers with numerals
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Year 1 Term 1 Week 1 Day 3 To match numbers with numerals

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A differentiated starter, introduction for both ActivInspire and Smartboard, and 3 way differentiated activity with an extension activity for use in Continuous Provision and AFL / Next Steps plenary activity. It also includes a distance learning video and resources. Learning Objective: To identify & represent numbers using objects & pictures This lesson consists of: A differentiated starter - Count on. A counting game for groups of children to take in turns counting up to a target number of 10 (LA), 20 (MA) 30 (HA) starting from a number generated by rolling a dice. An Interactive Whiteboard teaching introduction for both Notebook and ActivInspire flipchart building on the skill of one to one correspondence before recognising numbers from a number track and their names from cards displaying the numbers 1 to 10. A youtube video link for distance learning introducing the starter, main part of the lesson and the AFL / Next Steps plenary. A 3-way differentiated series of tasks requiring the use number tracks to help identify numbers and their names when counting objects A final AFL / Next Steps task, where children write the name and number of several numbers represented on ten grids, with a final question showing a number greater than 10.