The report writing checklist: what to do before the batch goes out
A practical checklist for primary teachers reviewing school reports before they go home — covering content, tone, GDPR, and the things it's easy to forget.
Report writing phrases for PSHE and personal development
Report phrases for PSHE and personal development in primary schools — specific, warm, and appropriate for all year groups.
How to write reports for EAL pupils
How to write school reports for pupils with English as an Additional Language — capturing progress accurately and communicating it clearly to parents.
How to set better targets in school reports
How to write targets in school reports that are specific, useful, and genuinely motivating — rather than the same vague phrases every year.
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.
What ECT teachers need to know about writing school reports
First or second year teacher writing your first round of school reports? Here's an honest guide to what to expect and how to approach it.
What parents actually want to read in a school report
What do parents actually want from a school report? Not what you'd expect — and it changes how you should write them.
How to write a report for a pupil you're worried about
How to write an honest school report for a pupil who is struggling — academically, emotionally, or both — with care and without the jargon.
Report writing phrases to avoid — and what to say instead
The report phrases that have stopped meaning anything — and better alternatives that actually tell parents something.