Resources to help teachers and students to learn about Nelson Mandela, understand South Africa’s apartheid history and follow Mandela’s journey from political activist to international statesman. The set of resources includes a video for teachers and schools to use in assembly or as a class. Using photographs of Mandela and inspirational quotes, the clip provides a guide for students to think about how Mandela’s character and actions established his position as a great world leader. As an extension Mandela’s quotes provide a point for personal reflection for students.

Don't despair if you are finding it difficult to get parents onside; try these tactics from Tom Bennett, TES behaviour adviser, for dealing with difficult parents.

Tom Bennett, TES behaviour adviser, gives an explanation of why it is important to build a relationship with parents before bad behaviour becomes an issue, as well as how to talk to parents in the event that their child does misbehave. This video is part of a series on behaviour management strategies. Find more here: http://www.tes.co.uk/classroom-management

Tom Bennett, TES behaviour adviser, tackles one of teachers’ biggest fears: what to do in the rare event that your entire class refuses to behave. This video is part of a series on behaviour management strategies. Find more here: http://www.tes.co.uk/classroom-management

Tom Bennett, TES behaviour adviser, demonstrates how a clear, consistent behaviour policy can stop chatting, humming and other low-level disruptions derailing your lesson. This video is part of a series on behaviour management strategies. Find more here: http://www.tes.co.uk/classroom-management

Tom Bennett, TES behaviour adviser, outlines how any teacher can control a class effectively. This video is part of a series of behaviour management strategies. Find more here: http://www.tes.co.uk/classroom-management

Tom Bennett, TES behaviour adviser, shares his top 10 classroom rules and explains why a social contract with your students provides mutual benefits to you and your class. This video is part of a series of behaviour management strategies. Find more here: http://www.tes.co.uk/classroom-management

Tom Bennett, TES behaviour adviser, explains why seating plans are the best way of building a relationship with your class, as well as an effective method of making sure your students are in the best position possible to learn. This video is part of a series of behaviour management strategies. Find more here: http://www.tes.co.uk/classroom-management

Tom Bennett, TES behaviour adviser, provides advice on what to do on meeting your new class; a vital moment that will set the tone for the rest of your school year. This video is one of a series of behaviour management strategies. Find more here: http://www.tes.co.uk/classroom-management

A simple wordsearch template to help students revise key words in any subject. Suggestions for differentiation included. Part of the TES Resources SPaG series.

Help students to practise their exam skills with this simple Twitter-themed revision activity. Covering SPaG (spelling, punctuation and grammar), writing in Standard English and PEE paragraph structure. Part of the TES Resources SPaG series.

Check spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) against this colourful ‘desk placemat’. The resource can be printed and laminated for students to refer to during written work in any lesson, helping to improve literacy across the secondary curriculum. Topic words can be listed by the teacher before printing or can be added with a dry wipe pen by the student once the placemat has been laminated. Part of the TES Resources SPaG series.

Stickers for your pupils to stick on the TES Diamond Jubilee poster. Download the poster from http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/TES-Diamond-Jubilee-Poster-6229996/

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