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Turning the tide

The news that GCSE entries for languages have risen significantly this year after almost a decade of steady decline is welcome, not least in the light in the continued drop of pupils in Key Stage 5 studying languages at A level.   However, behind the headline statistics lies the fact that… Read More

Primary – Activities to encourage reading practice

Reading is a vital skill but so few get enough practice at it. It’s no wonder that many fall behind. To encourage reading we’ve come up with a series of activities that will make reading fun as well as stimulating and challenging. Activity One – Paired Reading Younger children… Read More

Women’s Rights – Primary English

This month sees the publication of the Collins Big Cat Progress book on Votes for Women which was a pivotal issue in the emancipation of women. International Women’s Day, held once a year in March, highlights the on-going concerns over the rights of women and in this… Read More

Primary literacy – animals that help us

Following on from our activity on helping animals we are now going to look in more detail at how animals help us; from providing food for us; company and companionship; working for us and saving lives. Why not invite organisations such as the police and fire service who visit schools… Read More