Dr. Ems Lord will be sharing practical ways to help strengthen mathematics skills in primary learners. Dr. Ems Lord is Director of NRICH - the University of Cambridge’s multiple award-winning outreach mathematics programme. As a past president of The Mathematical Association, ambassador for Maths Week England, Ems Lord is also a regular contributor to the…
As teachers we want all children to thrive as readers; we want them to have both the skill and will to read. We can give them the skills they need to read through our daily reading lessons. Ensuring they have the will to read rests on them choosing their own books and reading for their…
Hugo Shephard will be sharing practical ways to support the social and emotional wellbeing of primary learners post-pandemic.
Hugo is the Founder and Managing Director of Role Models; an education provider that aims to give children the toolkit to build their confidence, manage their emotions and develop friendships. They do this through fun, online and in-person learning…
Creating a better book corner
I love Instagram. Whether it’s pictures of delicious meals, cute puppies, or gorgeous dresses, I can’t get enough of it. I’m also rather fond of images of clever ideas for Tuff Trays, quirky games to practice fractions and of course, I *ADORE* scrolling through images of books. All that said,…
We all recognise that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children’s educational development and mental wellbeing has been massive, but what is not being acknowledged is the fact that practical curriculum subjects have been disproportionately affected. While some pupils have been relatively unaffected by the constant disruption, there are many who had limited or…
1) Joy is infectious.
Children model their mood, behaviour and attitude on the adults around them. If we show joy and enthusiasm our children will too.
2) Make things Magical.
Imaginary experiences activate the brain in exactly the same way as real-life experiences. Give children some magic in their lives through make-believe and pretending.
3) Put our…
Course content: This topic has been developed with Julie Pearson and Richard Knight from the Early Years Alliance. Both Julie and Richard have over a decade of experience working in the Early Years sector, ranging from delivering training, tutoring, and getting settings Ofsted-ready. This course will support your understanding of how to support smooth transitions in…
What does early research into the pandemic show us?
There have been small amounts of research about the immediate impact and the challenges our ‘Little Lockdowners’ are facing. Albeit a significantly relevant topic area, there is still very little support and advice available to help those working with and supporting the development and attainment of…
In my previous blog on ‘Effects of the pandemic’, I described some of the ways in which the pandemic has affected children, with settings reporting an impact in areas such as personal, social and emotional development, communication and language and physical development, along with some ways of overcoming these challenges. Here we will look at…
Thinking about joy
Recently I have been thinking about the concept of “joy”. I have been thinking back to my own childhood which was full to the brim with joy. Long summers spent roaming the woods, endless bike rides and marmite sandwiches and no concept of time or even space. Now don’t get me wrong…