Rachel Clarke: Understanding reading comprehension

Comprehension is the ability to understand. In reading it’s the term we use to talk about children’s understanding of texts. Whether you’re an experienced or inexperienced teacher, you’ll know that teaching reading comprehension is one of the most challenging aspects of literacy. In this article I set about sharing my advice for getting the most…

6 July 2022

Curriculum Little Lockdowners Panellists Primary TTS Welcome

Q&A with Rachel Clarke: How can we encourage reading for pleasure?

Watch reading expert, Rachel Clarke and Primary Teacher and Educational Consultant, Simon Hunt, as they explore the impact of the pandemic on reading in the primary years. In this exclusive TTS Talking Q&A, educators will discover practical ways to encourage reading for pleasure in the classroom and at home. Access exclusive insights: Loved this article? Discover…

6 July 2022

Little Lockdowners Panellists Primary TTS Wellbeing

Q&A with Hugo Shephard: Supporting social and emotional wellbeing in the classroom

Founder and Managing Director of Role Models, Hugo Shephard, discusses what impact the pandemic has had upon social and emotional wellbeing with Simon Hunt, Primary Teacher and Education Consultant. Find out what interventions educators, parents and caregivers can implement to better support children’s mental health and wellbeing and what resources are available to help with this. Access…

6 July 2022

Curriculum Little Lockdowners Maths Primary TTS

Q&A with Dr. Ems Lord: Practical ways to strengthen mathematical skills in primary learners

Dr. Ems Lord, Director of NRICH, the University of Cambridge’s Multiple Award-winning Outreach Mathematics Programme, shares the importance of mathematics within primary education and how it can be embedded across various cross-curricular activities. Watch Ems Lord and Simon Hunt discuss practical ways to engage primary learners in this subject area. Access exclusive insights: Loved this article? Discover…

6 July 2022

Little Lockdowners Primary Reading

Rachel Clarke: The importance of Storytime

Settle down and get comfy and let me tell you a little story… Once, long ago, when I was younger than I am today, I was asked a startling question in an interview. Quite unexpectedly, the interviewer stared at me over his clipboard and said: ‘If you were Secretary of State for Education for 10 minutes,…

6 July 2022

Early Years Little Lockdowners Mark Steed Meets TTS

Mark Steed Meets: In Conversation with Jan Dubiel

Welcome to the first in the series of 'Mark Steed Meets: In Conversation with'. Throughout this new series, Mark Steed, alongside a number of industry experts will bring early years education insights and thought-leadership-based discussions aimed to inspire and engage educators across the globe. In the first episode of Mark Steed Meets, Mark is joined by…

4 July 2022

Podcast Primary TTS

Episode 2: Preventing Teacher Burnout with Dr Martin Brunet & Mr. P

In this insightful episode, Mr P welcomes Dr. Martin Brunet - GP and Medical Educator with a passion for mental health. They delve into the crucial topic of teacher mental health, with a particular focus on preventing teacher burnout. The conversation spans several key areas, providing valuable insights and practical advice for educators and school…

2 July 2022

Curriculum Primary Steam

Ed Tech Basics: How can we use podcasts in the classroom?

Jodie Lopez is an ex primary school teacher who won a number of awards for her use of technology across the curriculum. She moved from full time teaching into working with education technology companies to help bridge the gap between schools and products/services on offer. Jodie is a mum of 2 young boys. As a…

28 June 2022

Curriculum Primary Steam

Ed Tech Basics: Bringing technology into the classroom

Jodie Lopez is an ex primary school teacher who won a number of awards for her use of technology across the curriculum. She moved from full time teaching into working with education technology companies to help bridge the gap between schools and products/services on offer. Jodie is a mum of 2 young boys. As a…

28 June 2022

Innovation Steam

Register now for our TTS Talking neurodivergence webinar!

Coming soon from TTS Talking: a global webinar that explores how we should adapt our approach to neurodivergence in education. Join us, as a panel of experts including names such as Beccie Hawes, Professor David Daley and Andrew Whitehouse, will be discussing some of the emerging topics and trends surrounding this important topic. …

10 June 2022

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