School and education

How can we help history students recall and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways?

History teacher Sarah Jackson reflects on the creation of her Holocaust Memorial Day lesson which focuses on the role played by Oskar Schindler in resisting Nazi persecution of the Jews.

Teacher trainer Dave Stacey offers 20 ideas for using technology in the history classroom.

Whether you're teaching the youngest or the oldest, we have resources to support children starting school and children making the transition to year 7. 

Making space for creativity in English is a priority for many English teachers, particularly in the key stage 3 curriculum, where there's more freedom to experiment and explore. As a Head of English, Steph Atkinson believes writing poetry offers an opportunity for students to let their imagination run free. Here's her selection of favourite Teachit classroom resources and lesson ideas to help with the fundamentals of writing poetry. 

Beth Kemp, English teacher and diversity in literature researcher, offers her suggestions for classroom resources and reading recommendations to help you to diversify and enrich your KS3-5 English curriculum.

Classroom layouts can have a huge impact on learning. We share the latest evidence-based research and experienced teachers' views on the most effective classroom layouts. 

Writer and English teacher Alison Powell shares her suggestions for classroom resources to inspire KS3-4 students with a range of creative writing experiments. 

Educational research suggests that one of the keys to a successful transition from primary to secondary is to create a sense of belonging. Here are some ideas to help to warmly welcome new students and create communities of learners. 

A mother shares her story of her teenage son's diagnosis and the challenges of parenting a teenager with Tourette (also known as Tourette's) Syndrome.

Find resources to support schools and students with Tourettes Syndrome here. 

Offer space for creativity in your classroom, and teaching Shakespeare will be a dream. Alison Powell, an experienced English teacher and writer, shares her open approaches to teaching Shakespeare at KS3. 

October marks Black History Month in the UK. Raise awareness and help children understand the importance of black history with our Black History Month resources for the primary classroom.

Taking time to get to know your students properly can help create an environment of trust in the classroom that has a knock-on effect on behaviour and learning. Here are some of our recommended resources for breaking the ice in the first lesson.

Starting off the school year as a new teacher can be nerve-wracking as well as exciting. Here's a collection of tips and advice for the first day of school, including advice about lesson planning and classroom management, as well as a reminder to set aside time to really get to know your new students (and have fun)!

There's no doubt it's a relief that the days of lockdown and remote learning are now behind us, but there are some aspects of home learning that we shouldn't be so keen to abandon, namely encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and developing their ability to study independently.