Finding out that England is 22nd out of 24 countries for levels of literacy and numeracy is embarrassing, perhaps – but not surprising.…

Learning through play is strongly associated with the early years, but seems to get lost after Key Stage one, let alone by the time children…

Why teach this? This lesson which I am eager to share with all Teach Secondary readers is a concept I have refined over the past year. With…

Why teach this? In this lesson the aim is to use exciting and unusual learning hooks to explore waves with KS3 science students. It is…

1. Cracked (cracked.com/humorscience.html) One of my favourite things about being a science teacher is the random questions you get asked…

It can be difficult to find problem-solving tasks that are suitable for Key Stage 3 students and which focus on central areas of the…

If you think fairy tales are for under fives, think again! We may have re-packaged them for young children, but the reality is a far cry…

Why teach this? Across the curriculum at Key Stage 4 students are increasingly required to apply their knowledge of key concepts to new and…

Why teach this? Developing fluency with a particular mathematical technique to the point where students no longer need to think about the…

Why teach this? This lesson aims to breathe new life into religious education by harnessing the power of mystery and developing independence…

Why teach this? Teaching non-fiction can be tricky in the way students easily slip into description rather than analysis. Developing a range…

1. Concept cartoons in Mathematics millgatehouse.co.uk Seemingly simple but deceptively clever and effective, this fascinating book and CD…

​There’s more to fieldwork than a chance for students to get their hands – and boots – muddy, argues Alan Kinder… Alistair…