Back on Track: adapting and enhancing the primary science curriculum post lockdown

Guidance and advice for adapting and enhancing the primary science curriculum post lockdown.

Revisiting video for distance learning

In this post, Chris Carter provides some tips for teachers about recording effective videos and shares some great apps and software for creating fun...

Science from home - using documentaries to engage and inspire children with science

Using documentaries to allow children to see and hear from passionate scientists, find out about cutting edge research and marvel at the awe and...

Purple Mash for home learning – deep dive

With the launch of the DfE’s list of online education resources for home education, schools and families have a huge range of potential resources to...

Science from home: Five ways to explore nature at home

Simple ideas to engage with nature and learn about plants and animals at home.

Let’s get blogging. Three ways to create individual pupil blogs

Blogging has long been a popular way for giving pupils and students a reason to write, with a real audience from which, if enabled, they can receive...

Bridging the digital divide - how to help disadvantaged students stay connected

Support disadvantaged students to access an appropriate device and Wi-Fi connectivity during lockdown.

Chasing the rainbow - the joy of colourful science experiments

Simple, fun and colourful science experiments that can be done at home.

How to run a weekly assembly via live video – step by step guide

Chris Carter looks at you can use YouTube to stream a live webcam feed, which can be accessed by your pupils/students and their parents/carers.

Good morning class! Easy ways to use video and sound to greet your students

Chris Carter looks at options for recording videos that can be shared with pupils to give a personal touch.