Practical reading for busy teachers.
Guides, tips and honest advice on report writing, lesson planning and the parts of teaching that nobody warns you about at university.
How to write a unit of work from scratch
A practical guide to planning a primary school unit of work — sequencing, objectives, assessment, and how to do it efficiently.
How long do school reports actually take? (And how to change the answer)
The honest maths of how long school reports take — and practical ways to bring that number down without cutting corners.
How to run an EHCP review meeting
A practical guide for SENCOs and teachers on running an effective EHCP annual review — what to prepare, what to expect, and how to make the meeting useful.
How to write an assembly script for primary school
How to write a primary school assembly from scratch — structure, themes, age-appropriate language, and keeping 300 children engaged.
What is formative assessment? A practical guide for primary teachers
A practical, plain-English guide to formative assessment in primary schools — what it is, what it looks like in practice, and how to use it without adding to your workload.
How to write a class newsletter parents will actually read
How to write a class newsletter that parents open, read, and find useful — with structure, tone, and phrases that work.
How to write consistent school reports across a whole school
A guide for school leaders on achieving consistent quality in school reports — without micromanaging teachers or producing uniform-sounding output.
How to write a referral letter to CAMHS, an Educational Psychologist, or SALT
A practical guide to writing SEN referral letters to external agencies — what to include, how to phrase it, and how to avoid the common mistakes.
How to write SEN support notes that actually help
How to write SEN support notes that are specific, practical, and useful to the people who will read them — with examples.