Teaching and learning

Emily Folorunsho, head of KS4 history, SLE and lead practitioner, shares her ideas on how to celebrate and engage with Black History Month with historical rigour.

Language teachers and students love games, but what exactly are the benefits of using them – other than injecting a bit of fun into the MFL classroom – and what types of games does Teachit have to offer?

How can we help MFL students to move beyond comprehensible input and tackle more challenging texts?

Help students to master the essentials of English and understand it's 'magic', and they'll quickly feel more confident as writers. Jill Carter, experienced English teacher and SPaG textbook writer, shares her favourite spelling, punctuation and grammar resources.

Download our helpful hints eBook for information and assistance for teachers coping with exam season.  Includes five simple tips to help you handle GCSE exam stress and access to useful resources. 

Those of us in education do not need to be reminded of the wonder of books and the benefits of reading for pleasure.

Sadly, not all children embrace the joy of reading and so World Book Day (which, this year, takes place on 2 March) can be a great opportunity to increase their engagement and get them sharing books.