Beyond Black History Month

The Black Lives Matter movement has re-shone a light on the problem our society has with structural racism.

What’s all this talk about subitising? Why is it an essential foundation for counting?

Deborah Mulroney reflects on whether we are giving subitising enough attention in our provision. What is it? Why is it so important?

How to spend the PE and Sports Premium

Lisa and Sandra from the Business Management Consultancy team discuss the PE and Sports Premium and how to spend it.

BHM - The context, two books and a rallying cry

Writing this blog as someone who has worked closely with schools on anti-racism and race equality for many years and who has a mixed heritage daughter...

Getting to grips with the Y2 Phonics Screening Check 2020 - Questions and considerations for English Subject Leaders

Ruth Goodman, Teaching and Learning Adviser for Herts for Learning, shares key considerations for Subject Leads on how best to support teachers and...

Our overview of the Universal Catch-up Premium

The COVID-19 Catch-up Premium – our guide to what you need to know.

Reactivate – assess – teach – rehearse… Year 4 problem solving with fractions

Nicola Adams explores the ‘reactivate – assess – teach – rehearse’ approach to teaching Year 4 problem solving with fractions.

Black History Month: Looking back and looking forward

An exploration of the roots of British Black History Month, and a selection of literary highlights for children from this year’s celebrations.

Reading from the heart

On National Poetry Day: Who would have thought that developing reading fluency and comprehension could be so much fun with performance poetry?

Reading at Key Stage 1 – What might we do and how might we do it?

Kathy Roe shares some strategies for supporting children with reading in Key Stage 1.