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Andrew Percival
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5 tips for introducing Latin into primary schools
Could your students benefit from exploring the ancient language? Andrew Percival offers five pointers on how to do it
20 December 2019
3 ways to keep your pupils focused
Pupils going off task or off track in their understanding? Here are three ways to ensure they stay focused
28 September 2019
5-point checklist for teaching poetry in primary
Want to get the most out of poetry lessons? Andrew Percival has some tips
20 July 2019
3 ways to tackle common pupil misconceptions
Simple misunderstandings can take hold easily and warp students’ learning, but careful planning can stop them from creeping in
21 May 2019
Why idioms shouldn’t be left to chance in primary school
Idioms can confuse and become a barrier to learning unless they are explicitly taught, says this deputy headteacher
17 March 2019