This resource contains over 15 different ice breaker activities for use with any new form group or teaching group. Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource contains a 16 slide presentation for form tutors to use to introduce themselves and their expectations to their form during transition. This includes: a welcome slide a ‘meet your form’ starter where students find out information about someone else ‘who am I?’ form tutor introduction slide ‘what does a form tutor do?’ discussion and slide ‘form rules and expectations’ slides a ‘find someone who’ bingo get to know your form activity an all about me worksheet task a target task for students to set themselves 5 targets a 5 minute embedded video from BBC about having a positive mindset 3 blank slides for information from your school a form tutor checklist a final task for students to share adjectives about themselves This resource also includes a PDF of over 15 different ice breaker activities which form tutors can use to encourage their form to get to know each other. facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource contains 10 questions to gather student voice from transition. It is designed to help SLT/HOY to understand the success and areas of improvement for transition and any concerns which students may need to raise to make things more effective. Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find a 15 question tour quiz which is designed to be used to help students learn their way around you school. It is an editable format and can be changed for your school. It includes questions which should take students to key areas of the school - for example, the sports hall, the library, reception, the canteen etc. There is also a box on the end of the quiz for students to collect staff signatures to pick up ‘bonus points’. This can be used as part of your transition day or could be used during form time in the first weeks of Y6 being in school. Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource includes 2 assemblies: a transition assembly for use when students arrive and a transition reward assembly for at the end of transition. The first transition assembly designed to be used as the first assembly which students will see as they arrive at your school. This is designed to be delivered by pastoral leaders/HOY. This includes: a link to entrance music which is uplifting and designed to motivate and make students feel upbeat alongside a positive quote to start the assembly a welcome slide with spaces for staff names slides to introduce staff from the tutor team with space for photos and info a link to a clip from the Red Arrows to promote thinking about team work and a following slide to round off the skills shown in the video an exploration of team work and the importance of it expectations of Year 6-7 expectations of the tutor team; what students can expect space for you to share your transition plan in brief with students a slide of space for listing what students should bring with them - this include a comprehensive list of suggested school supplies 5 slides of common questions from Y6 students about problems on transition ends on the positive quote/music from the starter; ‘we’re so glad you’re here!’ This resource also includes a transition rewards assembly. This is intended to be used to reward students for excellence at the end of transition. It includes: a reflection entrance task a reminder of traits you may have asked students to demonstrate space for form tutor awards space for department awards space for HOY awards ending on a positive quote Make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

NEW FOR 2023! In this resource you will find a 14 slide ‘welcome back’ September assembly. This is a complete presentation, ready to be used! This assembly includes: an assembly entrance task including links to music to set an uplifting and positive mood a task focused on ‘new beginnings’ and what these might mean a space for staff introductions, including yourself if you are a new HOY a reflection activity for the previous academic year a slide for your expectations as HOY a slide which covers the ‘basics’ - uniform, equipment etc. a slide for school specific information on behaviour, equipment etc. a slide about what students can expect from their pastoral team a slide for any new projects you are launching with your year group a 5 minute clip on ‘study motivation’ a success contract for students to complete with their tutors This is the perfect assembly for starting back in September - either a new HOY or as one returning!

This resource contains a 28 page summer workpack! This includes a real range of activities which are meant to be enjoyable and fun whilst also helping students to stay connected to learning and maintain study skills over the holiday period. The booklet includes: a cover front page an introduction page which explains the concept of the booklet and the research around learning over summer 3 brain workouts a summer crossword 2 summer wordsearches 4 extended summer descriptive writing tasks a short summer comprehension task a design your own t-shirt task a reflection activity on the previous academic year a letter to your future self 5 relaxing summer colouring pages a ‘summer favourites’ activity a ‘this summer I will…’ activity a summer snapshots activity which asks students to draw 4 experiences from their summer break 2 summer book review templates 1 summer spot the difference Perfect for form tutors and Heads of Year to issue as well as departments and individual teachers. This is a perfect booklet to give students over the summer to help them capture their summer, relax and stay connected to learning and retaining memory. Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find an editable document of templates for making your own scratch cards for rewards! You will also find the guide for how to make these and where you can buy the stickers to help you make them too. These are great for use as a motivational tool and are excellent to reward students in an engaging and different way. You can purchase scratch off stickers here: Rose Gold: https://amzn.to/3yOsQcb Silver: https://amzn.to/2SBW8dw Gold: https://amzn.to/3uvTmE7 Multi coloured: https://amzn.to/3fA4E65 Please make sure you follow me on facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find a two page lesson plan template and evaluation template. The lesson plan is detailed and thorough and includes space for lesson context, class context, a starter activity, 4 main activities and 2 plenaries - both mid and end point. This also includes space for you to consider differentiation, stretch and challenge, resourcing and how the lesson will ‘stick’ in student minds. In the evaluation section, there is space for comments on 7 questions to help you assess the lesson and plan for next time. This resource includes both the PDF file which cannot be edited and the original PPT file, in case you’d like to edit for your own use. This lesson plan is not subject specific and can be used by any teacher. However, it is ideal for NQTs and RQTs to become familar with assessing and planning lessons in detail. It is also great for use in interview! Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource is a 15 sheet tracker designed to be used for up to three classes. It includes: a sheet to track data for each group, including SEN information, PP and ability info, as well as having a space for your teaching notes about students, gender and student name a sheet to track assessment data including baseline data and up to 6 assessments which (you can add more as needed) a homework tracker for you to track the title of each piece, who has completed each piece and space for you to record sanctions a detention tracker for you to accurately record detentions and who has turned up for them an intervention tracker - for you to log interventions with students making tracking of actions you’ve taken easier, including for apprasials and line management discussions. The spreadsheet is brightly coloured and visual pleasing as well as being pre-filtered and ready to use! Please follow me on facebook - facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource includes 60 different plenaries for use in a lesson – they are generic and can be used in any subject. Plus, in the accompanying document you will find the templates I reference also. This is a great resource to dip into and to find useful and generic plenaries which you can tailor to your lessons to check learning and understanding. Please make sure you to follow me on facebook: www.facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource, you will find 4 different styles of classroom labels. This file is as a PDF. The styles include: rainbow polka dots, green and purple chevrons, light blue and purple chevrons, and green geometric/white geometric styles. Each set includes 20 labels. The labels include: pencils coloured pencils homework tray rulers sharpeners lined paper coloured paper positive negatives postcards home student of the week And many more! Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource aims to develop teacher understanding on how to support best learning and revision. It is not specific to exams, but covers ‘learning effectively’ which applies to both exam preparation as well as learning in general in lessons time. The resource covers: how the brain works and how the brain learns, including the science behind learning a new skill how to build new knowledge pathways in the brain interleaved learning spaced learning concept mapping/retrieval practice failure as a learning tool collaborative retrieval as a learning tool This session also includes: 3 videos (not owned by me - included to develop knowledge) a ‘starter’ and a ‘plenary’ for use in the CPD a midpoint learning check an activity for department to spend time thinking about their practice You can also find a PDF of ‘revision strategies’ attached as a follow up for staff. This is a great activity for teachers of all experience but would be especially good for RQTs or NQTs who may just be starting to think about how students learn. This could also be good for form tutors of Y11 and Y10 to think about in preparation for exams. Please make sure you follow me on facebook: facebook.com/teachcoach