Does a focus on English and maths suppress students’ creativity?
It is argued that the current school curriculum has a heavy focus on traditional academic subjects such as English, maths …
Wheelie good cycling craft ideas
Bostik’s Tour de France partnership has got us thinking about all things cycling this month. To get you inspired, we’ve …
Reasons to get pedalling
Children love cycling. Riding a bike not only helps them to gain practical skills, but it can also help grow …
Safe cycling this summer
With the arrival of warmer weather and the six-week holidays on the horizon, many students will be heading out on …
To emoji or not to emoji: How UK teachers are refreshing classical texts for the modern age
For many students, the mere mention of Shakespeare incites boredom and confusion. Whilst his plays are taught in almost every …
Fun in the sun – craft ideas for summer
With the six-week holidays looming closer, thoughts are starting to turn to fun in the sunshine. Get your students in …
Robot arm revolutionises literacy teaching
Teaching handwriting skills to Key Stage 1 children is one of the most important tasks that teachers perform. Good writing …
Supporting students with art activities
While primary school curriculums tend to focus heavily on core subjects, such as English, mathematics and science, not much guidance …
Multiple benefits for students that study creative subjects
According to research published by the Cultural Learning Alliance, creative subjects such as art can be linked to many positive …
Over a third of parents do not think homework is helpful for primary school children
Ofsted’s annual report has revealed that more than a third of parents think homework is unhelpful for primary school children, …