Posts Tagged ‘inclusion’
Using poetry in teaching: A Tool for the Classroom
Poetry is a little like Marmite – you either love it or hate it! This may be based on your own experiences when you were younger, or it is not a genre you have ventured to explore. Poetry is not just about rhymes and verses; it is a powerful tool that can transform the learning…
Read MoreMaths with Nursery Rhymes: A Guide for Early Years
Next week is World Nursery Rhyme Week – an annual event founded since 2013. The initiative highlights the importance of nursery rhymes in early childhood development, focusing on benefits like language, literacy, and motor skills. This year’s event takes place over five days from the 10th to the 14th November. Our fourth article in this series…
Read MoreMelody, Memory and Prosody: Tuning in to Nursery Rhymes
Next week is World Nursery Rhyme Week – an annual event founded since 2013. The initiative highlights the importance of nursery rhymes in early childhood development, focusing on benefits like language, literacy, and motor skills. This year’s event takes place over five days from the 10th to the 14th November. This second in our series…
Read MoreThe Power of Nursery Rhymes
Next week is World Nursery Rhyme Week – an annual event founded since 2013. The initiative highlights the importance of nursery rhymes in early childhood development, focusing on benefits like language, literacy, and motor skills. This year’s event takes place over five days from the 10th to the 14th November. This first in our series…
Read MoreThe Importance of Music Education in Primary Schools
The importance of music education in primary schools cannot be overstated. It plays a vital role in children’s development, bringing joy while shaping cognitive, emotional, and social skills. The UK’s National Plan for Music Education (NPME) emphasizes the need for every child to access high-quality music education from an early age, highlighting its essential role…
Read MoreBeing a New PSHE Education Coordinator
What Is PSHE Education and Why Does It Matter? Being a new lead for any subject is a challenge but the role of PSHE education coordinator can often feel overwhelming initially. Firstly, what does it mean? PSHE stands for Personal, Social, Health and Economic, therefore we really should add the word ‘education’ after ‘PSHE’ for…
Read MoreThe Significance of Diwali: A Festival of Lights
Diwali: The Festival of Lights and Its Significance Diwali, known as the “Festival of Lights”, is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals for Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. This vibrant festival takes place annually over five days, usually between October and November, marking the start of the Hindu New Year. The exact dates…
Read MoreCelebrating World Mental Health 2025 in Schools
World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10th, is an important reminder of the significance of mental well-being in all sectors, including education. This year the theme is “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” and highlights the urgent need to ensure mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) reaches people affected by conflict, disaster, and…
Read MoreBlack History Month: Standing Firm in Power and Pride
Every October, the UK marks Black History Month, a chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate the richness, resilience, and achievements of Black people, both here and across the world. This year’s theme, “Standing Firm in Power and Pride,” is a powerful reminder to recognise the strength, dignity, and influence of Black communities in shaping not…
Read MoreWhat the New Ofsted Toolkit Means for EAL Pupils
Ofsted’s new State-Funded School Inspection Toolkit (coming into effect in November 2025), alongside guidance from organisations such as The Bell Foundation, sets out clearer expectations for how schools support pupils who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL). Here’s what you need to know: Recognise Every Language Counts: Inspectors expect leaders and teachers to value…
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