The positives of shutting your doors and spending time with family…
If someone had told us a month or so ago that under the cloud of a pandemic we would be shutting our doors and that we would pretty much be unable to leave our houses and gardens, we would have...
Top FREE resources for home schooling as recommended by teachers!
With hundreds to choose from, where should you start? Here is a list of the top 10 FREE resources as recommended by teachers that you should check out. 1. TES Resources The Times Education Supplement...
Top teacher tips for home schooling Secondary aged children
Before we jump right in, “well done parents, you are doing a fantastic job!” Now that has been said, let’s get down to giving you some advice and tips from teachers that may just...
Do you know your German dialects?
Is it a bread roll, cob, bap or breadcake? Do you say alleyway, ginnel, jitty or twitchel? In the UK we all speak various dialects of the English language. Although we all read and write in standard...
The very best brain foods to boost your work and studies
It’s well known that what you eat and how you choose to fuel your body will have an effect (both negative and positive) on both your mental and physical well-being. As the whole world comes to a...
5 YouTube channels you can’t help but binge
Ah YouTube, the place where you start watching a how-to video and end up in the depths of the ultimate funny cat compilation. With new videos popping up every day (and YouTube being so generally...
Music – bringing the world closer together!
As the worldwide pandemic of Coronavirus forces entire countries into lockdown people are searching for ways to stay close to friends and family through the use of technology. Platforms such as...
Climate Change Teaching Resource – free download
As the current Coronavirus pandemic takes over world news, climate change has taken somewhat of a back seat, but it certainly doesn’t make the issues we face any less important or urgent. The...
Geography resources to the rescue!
Supporting young people’s learning is pivotal in what we do, whether that be learning outside the classroom or providing great educational resources – we have it covered. We’ve...
5 free streaming services that’ll get you through anything…
There are times when the TV’s quiet and there’s nothing binge-worthy on – and that’s when on demand streaming services really shine. Not only do they offer more variety, but you can watch as...
Teachers, take care of your mental wellbeing too!
School has been tough for everyone this year – students, parents and teachers. Whilst everyone is still getting to grips with the new normal, you, the teacher, are taking the reins and ensuring...
Top 5 things to encourage a positive mental health
Take a look at the top 5 things we suggest to boost positivity… 1. Practice mindfulness Ignore the past and future – focus on your current state of mind, your thoughts and your feelings. Take...