Primary

Wednesday

27th Dec 2023

How to revamp the reading record
Too often, the reading record sucks the joy out of reading at home – but rebranding it as a reading journal can see pupil engagement increase, says Claire Tracy
How to revamp the reading record

Sunday

24th Dec 2023

Charlie Mackesy: Books give children permission to explore
The author of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse explains why books are as crucial to creating kind citizens as they are to academic success
Explore

Tuesday

19th Dec 2023

How playground ‘zones’ have transformed school break times
Some children can struggle with the lack of structure that playtime brings, says Leyla Gambell, but a new approach has made her school’s playground more inclusive
ARCHIVE Zones

Friday

15th Dec 2023

Q&A: BBC Newsround’s editor on pitching news to primary pupils
Delivering upsetting or complex news to primary pupils can be tough, so the programme relies on close relationships with teachers
Archive Newsround

Thursday

14th Dec 2023

Taking primary pupils to Task(master)
The creator of an outreach programme inspired by the TV show Taskmaster explains how it is helping to raise aspirations in disadvantaged areas
Taking primary pupils to Task(master)

Tuesday

28th Nov 2023

How to teach primary science, according to research
Research shows there’s a disadvantage gap for primary science, says Becky Francis – but new guidance from the EEF hopes to close it
How to teach primary science, according to research

Sunday

26th Nov 2023

Tes Scotland’s 10 questions with... Stuart Naismith
The primary teacher and Stem YouTuber talks about a memorable start to his career, going viral on TikTok and the profound impact teachers can have on young minds
Stuart Naismith

Thursday

23rd Nov 2023

Times tables tests 2023: 6 insights for school leaders
With the data from this year’s multiplication tables check having just been published, Tes highlights the major trends
Timestable test data 2023: 6 insights for school leaders
5 steps to teaching times tables
As the results of the multiplication tables check are announced, Helen Drury shares advice on how to teach times tables facts
Times table
Times table check: scores rise in second year
The results from the second year of the multiplication tables check have been released, showing a slightly wider gap for pupils with EHCPs
Times table check: scores rise for second year

Wednesday

22nd Nov 2023

Barran urges ‘caution’ over school closures amid falling rolls
Academies minister also acknowledges that small primaries have ‘tighter’ finances than larger secondaries
Barran falling rolls

Monday

13th Nov 2023

Specific SEND diagnosis more likely in affluent areas
Primary pupils with special educational needs and disabilities living in more affluent areas also have a higher chance of receiving an education, health and care plan, research shows
SEND: Affluent children more likely to get certain diagnosis