LGBT History Month
Take a look at a TES selection of LGBT-related resources to help schools promote tolerance, safety and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people. LGBT History Month begins on 1 February. bit.lyLGBT2013
Young gardener of the year
The Royal Horticultural Society has begun its quest to find the most knowledgeable, enthusiastic and talented young gardener in UK schools. It is open to children up to the age of 16. Teachers must nominate pupils by 18 May.
bit.lyRHSSchoolGardening
The world of work
A new initiative aims to educate children about the workplace. Accessed via a subscription, the Yes Programme’s bank of 90 career-related films and resources covers key stage 2 core subjects and provides real-life illustrations.
www.yesprogramme.co.uk
Whole-school literacy
Check out jennyannburke’s topical whole-school teaching resource to help pupils with literacy basics. bit.lyLiteracyMat
Charles Darwin’s birthday
On 12 February, celebrate 204 years since the birth of naturalist Charles Darwin, who pioneered the theory of evolution by natural selection. Learn more about evolution at Darwin’s home, the English Heritage-run Down House in Kent.
bit.lydownhouse
Brian Cox live online
Don’t forget to tune in to our live lesson with Professor Brian Cox on 6 February at 1.40pm.
bit.lyBrianCoxLive.
