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.

This FREEBIE resource includes a full week of planning, PowerPoints and resources to go with the book ‘Stone Age Boy’ by Satoshi Kitamura. A brilliant English unit to go alongside studying the history topic The Stone Age, this week of resources is jam-packed with opportunities for children to develop their English writing and reading skills whilst learning about the Stone Age in a fun and intriguing way. This set of work is suited to Year 3 and Year 4 children. It is a great starting point to lead children to the outcome of writing instructions. If you love this resource, you will love the full English unit of Stone Age Boy, found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12572911 This unit includes 15 bumper-packed lessons to engage your class in some fantastic writing whilst having fun. KS2 Y3 Y4 LKS2 key stage two 2

Introduce your students to the essential skills of understanding and analysing instructions with this engaging and comprehensive lesson. Through a series of interactive activities, students will learn to identify key features of instructional texts, use effective reading strategies, and provide detailed answers supported by evidence. This lesson is designed to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills, setting a strong foundation for writing their own instructions. This sample lesson is part of a 10 lesson unit that you can find here: KS2 Instructions Writing Unit: 10 Outstanding Lessons This lesson includes: ★ A detailed lesson plan with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and differentiation ideas ★ An interactive PowerPoint presentation with visual aids and guided activities ★ Three differentiated texts (Salad, Berry Smoothie, How to Make a Pancake) with accompanying questions tailored to different ability levels Learning Objectives: ★ To answer questions about a set of instructions ★ To identify the key features of instructions and explain their purpose ★ To use reading strategies to understand and answer questions about the text ★ To provide detailed answers that include evidence from the instructions to support points

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

A freebie reading comprehension assessment for year 3 or year 4. Mark scheme provided and SATs-style questions. Includes a non chronological report and a poem about spiders and a non-chronological report about Animal Life Cycles. Customer Support: If you encounter any issues with this resource or have specific requests, please reach out to us directly at explore_education@outlook.com for the quickest response. You may also be interested in… ☆ 36 Writing Genre Checklists for KS1 and KS2 (Editable) ☆ ‘I must remember to…’ Writing Prompts for all year groups ☆ Y3/4 Guided Reading - Term Unit - 32 sessions Tags: assessment, lower ks2, key stage 2, year 3, y3, year 4, y4, poetry, instructions, explain, explanation, poem, test, answers, SATs

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A freebie taster of the new Grammar Starters for KS2. These are perfect for either morning jobs or English lesson openers. These really help to build up your classes grammar across the year and helps as a reminder for those aspects of grammar they have already covered. These are perfect for Autumn term 1. Find the rest of Autumn term 1’s grammar starters here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12563265 These slides cover: silent letters apostrophes Standard English pronouns prefixes Find even more grammar starters in my shop. Tags: ks2 ks3 y3 y4 y5 y6 English writing SPAG GAPS grammar punctuation spelling lks2 uks2 games morning work grammar punctation and spelling terms glossary grammar worksheet quiz grammar terms curriculum year 6 year 4 year 5

Introduce your KS2 students to Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan with this free VIPERS taster worksheet. Focused on the prologue, this resource includes a 6-page worksheet covering VIPERS skills (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, Summarising) with a range of questions to develop reading comprehension. This taster pack also includes a 6-page answer sheet, making it easy for teachers to review responses. Perfect for guided reading sessions, classroom activities, or as a preview to the full comprehension resource. Want questions for every chapter of Dream Hunters? Purchase our 204 worksheet pack here: KS2 Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan - Reading Comprehension Worksheets Ideal for KS2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6. Includes: 6-page worksheet (VIPERS skills for prologue) 6-page answer sheet Keywords: KS2 reading comprehension, free taster, VIPERS, Dream Hunters, Nazima Pathan, guided reading, literacy skills, Year 5, Year 6, retrieval, inference, TES free resources.

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.

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 set of 9 posters to inspire children to ADDSPICE to their sentences! Each poster describes a technique children can use to uplevel sentences in writing and make their sentences interesting and varied. This includes openers, clauses and lots more. Want a lesson about ADDSPICE sentences? Check out our Year 5/6 Outstanding Interview Lesson here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12093160

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.

Back to School FREEBIE! A PDF featuring a phone template for children to draw themselves at the start of the year and another template for them to write what they have been doing over the summer. A nice introductory template for the first day back! Back to school All about me Transition Ice breakers Welcome back

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.

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A freebie Christmas crossword and Christmas Codeword puzzle sheet! Comes with answer sheet.

This comprehensive lesson plan teaches students how to identify and correct errors in sentence structure and punctuation. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, worksheets and a vocabulary picture. Students will learn how to rearrange sentences, correctly use capital letters, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks, and identify and apply proper nouns. The lesson plan is suitable for students in Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) and can be easily adapted for different ability levels. It is a great way to help students improve their grammar skills and write more effectively. The lesson plan is aligned with the UK National Curriculum for English and especially helps children starting in Year 3 to ensure they are up to the expected standards of Key Stage 1/Year 2 writing. It includes a variety of activities to keep students engaged, such as a picture activity and a challenge activity. The resources are all high-quality and easy to use and the lesson plan is clear and concise, making it easy for teachers to follow. Tags: ofsted, standards, quality, subject leadership, assessment, back to school, start of year, outstanding, observation, effective teaching, my turn your turn, interview

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A free taster of our Roman Legends - Escape to Pompeii Writing unit. This lesson helps children to recognise, and use, prepositions in a sentence. Prepositions are important when constructing sentences. A preposition sits before a noun to show the noun’s relationship to another word in the sentence. This lesson has detailed planning, PowerPoint and all resources provided. This lesson is also differentiated three ways. Great to use as a one off lesson or as part of the full unit that you can find here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12609998 L.O: Use prepositional phrases. Success Criteria: I have identified a range of prepositions. I have used prepositions. I have used prepositional openers. Lower children will be supported with sentence scaffolds that they can place together to make a silly sentence. Higher children will also be challenged to use prepositions to create sentence openers.

Do you want to assess your year 1 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 KS1 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 1 pupils, as well as to celebrate and showcase their amazing progress.

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.

This resource offers 18 detailed grammar starter activities with answer sheets, ideal for Year 5 and 6 students. These starters are perfect for engaging English lessons or as quick morning activities. Covering a broad range of grammar topics, including adjectives, relative clauses, noun phrases, verbs, word classes, non-finite clauses, adverbial clauses, and the past tense, this pack ensures comprehensive grammar practice. The clear instructions and answer sheets allow for easy self-assessment, making them suitable for whole-class teaching, small groups, or independent learning sessions. A valuable tool for improving grammar skills in upper primary students.