A Year 6 ten minute test that covers the main content domains and is set out like the SATs tests.

A lesson to keep the children going after SATs. Map skills, mixed with keys and co-ordinates.

5 adding decimals questions to get children ready for Year 6 maths arithmetic test.

A resource for Year 6 children to answer questions from the main content domains in readiness for thei SATs.

Wilfred Owen War Poem Reading Comprehension based on the poem Dulce Et Decorum Est. This can be used as part of a WW1 project for GDS children in upper KS2, or can be used in KS3 for analysing poetry. Possibly the greatest war poem of all time, this short Reading Comprehension gets to the heart of its meaning.

Billy is classed as a naughty child, and the teachers he has treat him as such, but there are probably reasons for his bad behaviour. As a class discuss the scenarios and decide whether you think that Billy is bad, or is treated badly.

Another quick arithmetic test which can be used daily before a maths lesson to quickly test children's arithmetic knowledge.

A powerpoint giving tips for that perfect story. This is ideal for children of any age who are writing stories- perfect for KS2 and KS3 English lessons. The ppt has been written by myself- 27 years experience as a teacher, 3 books published on Amazon.

Ratio and Proportion based on the KS3 scheme of work. Ideal as a lesson on its own, but can also be used as an assessment for the end of unit.

A Year 3 Maths resource. The original lesson focuses on the creative activity of building a Predator Park with a budget. This was specifically a maths lesson, but can easily be turned into a cross curricular lesson with ICT and DT. Originally intended for a top year 3 maths group this PPT can be used for discussion about budgets and why certain animals cost more than others.

An excellent lesson for a class who either has low self esteem, or some behaviour difficulties. As a Deputy Head I have used this many times with my classes. Sometimes it descends into organised chaos with children loving the compliments.

A series of pictures which demonstrate how I inspired a Year 3 class. They were poor, unenthusiastic writers, but this lesson got them quite excited. In groups of 3 they were working on describing a setting, based on a small village, river and mountain. Most pictures had 3 differentiated activities and some were just one paragraph of writing. The lesson took place over 2 writing lessons.

This is a tracking resource that I have developed within our school. Each child is targeted at a level based on their previous KS. We have a 9 point system with 1-3 being below, 4-6 being on track and 7-9 GDS. These are tracked termly and as well as attainment you can also measure progress over the Key Stage.

A resource used for Year 3 children which was part of a project that built a Predator Park. This is a lesson that encourages discussion and preconcieved ideas.

An excellent way of tracking within the primary school. This can be used to track children in any year group. When I use the Venn Diagram I place tracing paper over the top to show how they have improved. This also forms part of any Pupil Progress meetings I have with my staff.

A simple investigation to test bar magnets in Year 3 and which poles attract or repel each other.

A PPT that is an ideal starter for a Year 3 class topic on Magnets. Use the resource as an introduction and adapt investigations to this ppt.

An open ended investigation where children get to predict what is magnetic in the classroom. Designed for the Year 3 topic on Forces and magnets.