Spark creativity and critical thinking in your classroom with these fun and engaging thinking challenges! Perfect for KS2 students, this 7-slide PowerPoint presentation is packed with thought-provoking activities that will get your students thinking outside the box. What’s Inside: ☆ 6 Unique Challenges: Each slide presents a different creative thinking prompt, encouraging students to explore new ideas and perspectives. ☆ Open-Ended Questions: Prompts are designed to spark discussion and debate, fostering a collaborative learning environment. ☆ Visual Prompts: Some challenges include images to stimulate imagination and inspire creative responses. ☆ Differentiated Activities: Challenges can be adapted to suit different abilities and interests, ensuring all students are engaged and challenged. Why Choose This Resource? ☆ Versatile and Flexible: Perfect for brain breaks, morning starters, end-of-day activities, or as part of a dedicated thinking skills lesson. ☆ Curriculum Links: Supports the development of key skills such as problem-solving, communication, and creative expression. ☆ Easy to Use: Simply display the PowerPoint and let the challenges begin! No prep required. ☆ Engaging and Fun: Students will love the variety of activities and the opportunity to share their unique ideas. Ideal for: KS2, thinking skills, creative writing, problem-solving, critical thinking, brain breaks, morning starters, time fillers, supply teachers, extra-curricular activities.

This versatile intervention tracker is designed to streamline your intervention tracking process for students across all year groups. Whether you’re a teacher, teaching assistant, or intervention specialist, this comprehensive tool will help you monitor progress, identify areas for improvement, and demonstrate the impact of your interventions. Key Features: ☆ Universal Applicability: Suitable for all year groups, making it a valuable resource for any primary or secondary school. ☆ Comprehensive Tracking: Monitor progress in key areas such as reading, writing, maths, phonics, speech and language (S&L), and social and emotional development (S&E). ☆ Clear Structure: Organized by week and day, allowing for detailed tracking of daily or weekly interventions. ☆ Progress Monitoring: Easily track student progress using a simple coding system (J = Met the learning objective, L = Needs more practice). ☆ Individualized Focus: Record specific learning objectives (LO) for each student and track their attainment. ☆ Reflection and Planning: Dedicated space for notes on progress, impact, challenges, and next steps. ☆ Data-Driven Decision Making: Use the collected data to inform future interventions and instructional strategies. Benefits: ☆ Streamline Intervention Tracking: Simplify your record-keeping and save valuable time. ☆ Evidence-Based Practice: Gather concrete evidence of student progress to inform your teaching and intervention strategies. ☆ Improved Communication: Easily share progress with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders. ☆ Enhanced Student Outcomes: Identify and address learning gaps effectively, leading to improved academic and personal development. Ideal for: Teachers, teaching assistants, intervention specialists, SENCOs, and school leaders. Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2

Enhance your reading assessment and support your students’ literacy development with our comprehensive Book Bands Progression Chart and Target Stickers. This resource is designed to guide educators through the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2), offering a clear and structured overview of reading progression. The progression chart outlines key learning objectives for each book band, helping teachers monitor students’ reading levels and identify areas for improvement. With detailed descriptions for every band, you can easily track progress and set achievable goals for your students. Included in the package are target stickers tailored to each book band. These stickers provide concise, motivational feedback, letting students know exactly what they need to focus on to advance to the next reading level. This not only promotes self-awareness in learners but also encourages a sense of achievement as they progress. Ideal for classroom use, this resource simplifies the task of managing reading progression, making it easier for teachers to support and challenge students effectively. Keep your students motivated and on track with our Book Bands Progression Chart and Target Stickers—a valuable tool for any primary classroom. Tags: Reception, Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 UKS2 LKS2 Oxford book band colours book band 3 yellow book band assessment book band ages book band age chart book band and levels reading book bands collins big cat phonics reading level colours reading book colour bands usborne book bands national curriculum book bands book band reading levels

Elevate the quality of teaching and learning across your school with our comprehensive Whole School Scrutiny Checklists. This resource includes two valuable checklists: one designed for whole school assessment and another tailored for book scrutiny. Ideal for SLT/Phase leaders or subject leaders, these checklists ensure consistency in book assessments and outstanding marking practices throughout your school. Checklist Highlights: Whole School Checklist: ★ Assess Pupil Progress: Evidence coverage of National Curriculum objectives. ★ Evaluate Planning: Check for age-appropriate planning with clear differentiation. ★ Explore Pupil Discussion: Assess pupil understanding of their levels and task choices. Book Scrutiny Checklist: ★ Quality Marking: Review the adherence to the STAR and WISH format. ★ Learning Ladders: Ensure they are up-to-date and reflect recent content. Curriculum Coverage: Confirm sufficient coverage of National Curriculum objectives. Files Included: ☆ Whole School Checklist ☆ Book Scrutiny Checklist Customer Support: Encountering any challenges or have specific requests? Contact our support team directly at explore_education@outlook.com for a swift response. Special Offer: Enjoying this resource? Leave a review and receive a complimentary resource of your choice! Email us your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review to avail this offer. Tags: School Leadership, Whole School Scrutiny, Book Scrutiny, Assessment, Marking, Teaching Standards, National Curriculum

Do you want to assess your year 5 pupils’ skills in writing, maths, reading and science? Do you want to see how they are progressing towards the expected standards or beyond? If so, you will love these handy and comprehensive checklists! These checklists are based on the KS2 writing, maths, reading and science frameworks, and are a great way of tracking your children’s achievements and areas for improvement. They cover all the key objectives and skills for each subject, and use clear and simple language to describe the levels of attainment: emerging, secure, or exceeding. With one page per child, an easy tick-box system, and a summary section, these checklists make assessment quick and easy. You can use them to inform your planning, feedback, and reporting, as well as to identify gaps and strengths in your children’s learning. These checklists are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and development at home. They will help you to provide effective and personalised teaching and learning for your year 5 pupils, as well as to celebrate and showcase their amazing progress.

Do you want to assess your year 4 pupils’ skills in writing, maths, reading and science? Do you want to see how they are progressing towards the expected standards or beyond? If so, you will love these handy and comprehensive checklists! These checklists are based on the KS2 writing, maths, reading and science frameworks, and are a great way of tracking your children’s achievements and areas for improvement. They cover all the key objectives and skills for each subject, and use clear and simple language to describe the levels of attainment: emerging, secure, or exceeding. With one page per child, an easy tick-box system, and a summary section, these checklists make assessment quick and easy. You can use them to inform your planning, feedback, and reporting, as well as to identify gaps and strengths in your children’s learning. These checklists are ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents who want to support their children’s learning and development at home. They will help you to provide effective and personalised teaching and learning for your year 4 pupils, as well as to celebrate and showcase their amazing progress.

Unlock the creative potential of your KS2 students with our comprehensive collection of 28 Writing Frames. These versatile resources are carefully designed to support children in planning and organizing their written work, spanning both fiction and non-fiction genres. Whether it’s developing captivating adventure and mystery stories, crafting spine-chilling tales, or honing dialogue skills, our Writing Frames offer a wealth of opportunities for young writers to express their ideas. Our extensive range of Writing Frames includes a diverse selection of genres to ignite imagination and cultivate essential writing techniques. With dedicated templates for adventure and mystery stories (opening and main), scary stories, dialogue, dilemma narratives, familiar settings, flashback stories, historical stories, and two templates for imaginary worlds, your students will find inspiration at every turn. Additionally, our Writing Frames provide structured support for retelling legends, crafting playscripts, composing quest myths (opening and main), maintaining reading journals, exploring stories from other cultures, crafting explanation texts, writing formal and informal letters, generating persuasive arguments, creating point of view charts, developing newspaper reports, constructing informative posters, and producing engaging recounts and reports. Designed to cater to the varied interests and learning styles of KS2 children, these Writing Frames foster creativity, critical thinking, and language skills development. Encourage your students to explore different genres, experiment with storytelling techniques, and express their ideas with confidence. Elevate their writing prowess with our comprehensive set of 28 Writing Frames for KS2, opening doors to endless possibilities in written expression. Includes: Adventure and mystery (opening and main) Scary stories Dialogue Dilemma story Familiar settings Flashback stories Historical story Imaginary worlds (x2) Legend retell Legend story Playscript Quest myth (opening and main) Reading journal Stories from other cultures Explanation text Formal letter Historical story Informal letter Instructions Interview Newspaper report Persuasive argument Point of view chart Poster Recount Report Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Tags: English subject coordinator lead leader Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 outstanding features sentence frames for writing letter writing frame writing frames ks2 story writing frame writing on frames

Equip your early learners with the essential tools for phonics success! This comprehensive, 28-page editable template provides double-sided flashcards featuring all Phase 3 and 4 phonemes, making it the perfect resource for building a strong foundation in reading and writing. **What's Inside:** ★ 44 Double-Sided Flashcards: Each card features a phoneme on one side and a carefully curated list of example words on the other, reinforcing letter-sound correspondence and expanding vocabulary. ★ Editable Word Document: Customise the flashcards to match your specific teaching needs and preferences, ensuring maximum flexibility and relevance for your students. ★ Print-Ready PDF: Easily print the flashcards for immediate classroom use, saving you valuable prep time. ★ Versatile Resource: Compatible with popular phonics programs such as Letters and Sounds, Read Write Inc., and Jolly Phonics. **Key Benefits:** ★ Reinforces Phonics Skills: Helps students master Phase 3 and 4 phonemes through visual and auditory reinforcement. ★ Builds Vocabulary: Exposes students to a wide range of words containing the target phonemes. ★ Enhances Reading and Writing: Strengthens decoding and encoding skills, leading to improved literacy outcomes. ★ Flexible and Customizable: Easily adapt the flashcards to suit your classroom context and teaching style. ★ Saves Time: Ready-to-print format allows for quick and easy implementation. Perfect for: EYFS, KS1, and SEN teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, and parents looking for a comprehensive and engaging way to support phonics instruction.

Prepare for Ofsted inspections with confidence using this comprehensive and adaptable lesson planner template! Designed to meet the rigorous standards of Ofsted inspections, this resource empowers teachers across KS1-KS4 to create well-structured, engaging, and impactful lessons that showcase outstanding teaching and learning. Key Features: ★ Ofsted-Focused Structure: The template aligns seamlessly with Ofsted's key inspection criteria, ensuring your lesson plans demonstrate effective teaching practices and promote student progress. ★ Clear and Concise Layout: The user-friendly format allows for easy navigation and efficient lesson planning, saving you valuable time. ★ Key Sections: Includes essential sections for learning objectives, key questions, assessment strategies, differentiation, resources, and more, ensuring a thorough and well-rounded lesson plan. ★ Adaptable for All Subjects: Suitable for all subjects and key stages, making it a versatile tool for any teacher. ★ Promotes Reflection and Improvement: Encourages teachers to reflect on their practice and identify areas for further development. Benefits: ★ Boost Confidence: Approach Ofsted inspections with peace of mind, knowing your lesson plans are well-structured and demonstrate effective teaching practices. ★ Save Time: Streamline your lesson planning process with this ready-to-use template. ★ Enhance Student Learning: Create engaging and impactful lessons that cater to diverse learning needs and promote student progress. ★ Demonstrate Professionalism: Showcase your commitment to high-quality teaching and continuous improvement. Invest in your teaching success and impress Ofsted inspectors with this indispensable lesson planner template! Ideal for: KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 teachers, NQTs, supply teachers, and anyone looking to improve their lesson planning and teaching practice.

A 22-page PDF of 44 different handwriting task cards. Great for early finishers to practice in their handwriting book or for a challenge area.

A great guided reading timetable originally used for Year 1 but suitable for all year groups. Allows for children to 'get on' whilst you can concentrate on the guided reading group.

This handy one-page tracker is designed to simplify your Year 1 guided reading assessments, saving you valuable time while providing a clear snapshot of each child's progress. Key Features: ★ Foundational and Conceptual Targets: Track both phonics skills (accuracy, fluency, and application) and comprehension abilities (with support, independently, and supporting others) to gain a holistic view of reading development. ★ Highlight Achieved Targets: Easily mark progress by highlighting or ticking off mastered skills, allowing for quick visual reference. ★ Comprehensive Information: Record book title, colour band, date, key questions for discussion, and detailed observations all in one place. ★ Streamlined Assessment: Quickly assess and evaluate students' reading abilities during guided reading sessions. ★ Individualised Learning: Identify areas of strength and areas for further development to tailor your instruction. ★ Free Download: Easily accessible and ready to print, making it a valuable addition to your Year 1 teaching toolkit. Perfect for: Year 1 teachers, reading specialists, and teaching assistants looking for a user-friendly and effective way to track guided reading progress.

Equip yourself with this essential toolkit of 36 writing checklists, covering a wide range of genres and text types for Key Stages 1 and 2. These clear and concise checklists are perfect for setting learning objectives, crafting success criteria, guiding lesson planning, and facilitating effective teacher, self, and peer assessment. Features: ★ 36 Genre-Specific Checklists: Covering everything from acrostic poems to traditional tales, these checklists provide a structured framework for assessing key writing skills. ★ Clear and Concise Criteria: Each checklist outlines "Must," "Should," and "Could" statements, allowing for differentiated assessment and targeted feedback. ★ Versatile Use: Ideal for lesson planning, self-assessment, peer feedback, and teacher marking. ★ Promotes Independence: Empowers students to take ownership of their learning and identify areas for improvement. ★ Saves Time: Streamlines the assessment process and helps you provide focused feedback. Boost writing confidence and achievement across KS1 and KS2 with these comprehensive writing checklists! Ideal for: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Years 3-6, writing, English, literacy, assessment, planning, self-assessment, peer assessment. Full list of checklists: * Acrostic poems * Adventure stories * Autobiography * Balanced argument * Biography * Character description * Classic and modern poetry * Descriptive writing * Dialogues * Diary * Explanation * Fable * Formal letter * Ghost story * Information text KS1 * Information text KS2 * Instructions KS1 * Instructions KS2 * Legends * Letters * Lists * Myths * Newspaper articles * Non-Chronological Reports * Persuasive leaflets * Persuasive letters * Playscript * Poems on a common theme * Postcards * Recount KS1 * Recounts KS2 * Riddles * Story KS1 * Story KS2 * Taking notes * Traditional tales