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.
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 a provision map for a primary school
A practical guide for SENCOs to building a class or school provision map, with Wave 1, 2 and 3 examples and the mistakes that make maps useless.
How to write an achievement email to parents
How to write a parent achievement email that feels genuine — with structure, phrases, and examples that go beyond generic praise.
Things nobody tells you about your first year of teaching
An honest guide to the first year of teaching — what to expect, what will surprise you, and what you need to know that nobody said at university.
How to write a staff guidance card for a pupil with SEND
How to write a staff guidance card that a TA, supply teacher, or colleague can actually use — specific, practical, and up to date.
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.
UK school term dates 2025–26 and 2026–27: a complete guide
UK school term dates and half-term dates for 2025–26 and 2026–27, by region — with links to local authority term date finders.
The best free resources for primary teachers in 2026
A curated guide to the best genuinely free resources for UK primary school teachers — covering planning, assessment, SEND, and classroom tools.