This PDF contains a set of 18 positive thinking cards. Each card contains a quote or message which relates to positive thinking or happiness/attitude. These have been designed to be used to support student positive thinking and wellbeing. They can be printed or given to students as a set, or used as part of a self-esteem, positivity or wellbeing session. These could also be used during tutor time or PSHE lessons if appropriate. There are lots of potential uses. :) These are not a replacement for counselling or other mental health services and are not intended to be reductionist. Instructions for use are included also. Please follow me on facebook: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find ready to use ‘concern cards’. These are cards which can be used by staff and by students to ‘log’ concerns with form tutors or heads of year. Cards can be kept in a space outside an office alongside a lockable box or safe space. Students or staff can then complete the cards to refer a concern. These are then picked up by head of year and they decide who can deal with the concern. These can be used by staff or students to refer other pupils or by pupils to self refer. These have been used successfully and with impact. Please follow me on: facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource includes a 14 slide powerpoint on the effective use of seating plans. It includes research on seating plans, a workable class example for staff to have a go at planning for, top tips on using seating plans and further reading. Perfect for NQTs or RQTs. It can be used as part of a CPD, a CPD by itself or can be used by RQTs and NQTs as part of their own professional development. Please ensure you follow me at: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find a blank knowledge organiser. This can be used for any topic and can be photocopied onto A4 or A3 for revision purposes. It includes a section for the title of the text, as well as sections for sub topics/sub headings. In this resource you will find a blank literary text review knowledge organiser. This can be used for any literature text and can be photocopied onto A4 or A3 for revision purposes. It also has a section to summarise the topic in less than 10 words and to create visual representations of the topic. Getting students to complete this for homework or after studying a topic is a great idea and it can be used in a real variety of ways. Follow me on facebook: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find a blank literary text review knowledge organiser. This can be used for any literature text and can be photocopied onto A4 or A3 for revision purposes. It includes a section for the title of the text, as well as section for characters, context, key themes, example exam questions, plot, characters. It also has a section to summarise the text in less than 10 words and to create visual representations of the text. Getting students to complete this for homework or after studying a text is a great way to get students revising any text or poem for literature and can be used in a real variety of ways. Follow me on facebook: facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource includes 60 different plenaries for use in a lesson – they are generic and can be used in any subject. Plus, in the accompanying document you will find the templates I reference also. This is a great resource to dip into and to find useful and generic plenaries which you can tailor to your lessons to check learning and understanding. Please make sure you to follow me on facebook: www.facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource is a 15 sheet tracker designed to be used for up to three classes. It includes: a sheet to track data for each group, including SEN information, PP and ability info, as well as having a space for your teaching notes about students, gender and student name a sheet to track assessment data including baseline data and up to 6 assessments which (you can add more as needed) a homework tracker for you to track the title of each piece, who has completed each piece and space for you to record sanctions a detention tracker for you to accurately record detentions and who has turned up for them an intervention tracker - for you to log interventions with students making tracking of actions you’ve taken easier, including for apprasials and line management discussions. The spreadsheet is brightly coloured and visual pleasing as well as being pre-filtered and ready to use! Please follow me on facebook - facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find a two page lesson plan template and evaluation template. The lesson plan is detailed and thorough and includes space for lesson context, class context, a starter activity, 4 main activities and 2 plenaries - both mid and end point. This also includes space for you to consider differentiation, stretch and challenge, resourcing and how the lesson will ‘stick’ in student minds. In the evaluation section, there is space for comments on 7 questions to help you assess the lesson and plan for next time. This resource includes both the PDF file which cannot be edited and the original PPT file, in case you’d like to edit for your own use. This lesson plan is not subject specific and can be used by any teacher. However, it is ideal for NQTs and RQTs to become familar with assessing and planning lessons in detail. It is also great for use in interview! Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find an application supporting statement/covering letter example for an newly qualified teacher applying for the first job. This framework is designed to give you a good base to start your own letter. Make sure to follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

This resource contains a 28 page summer workpack! This includes a real range of activities which are meant to be enjoyable and fun whilst also helping students to stay connected to learning and maintain study skills over the holiday period. The booklet includes: a cover front page an introduction page which explains the concept of the booklet and the research around learning over summer 3 brain workouts a summer crossword 2 summer wordsearches 4 extended summer descriptive writing tasks a short summer comprehension task a design your own t-shirt task a reflection activity on the previous academic year a letter to your future self 5 relaxing summer colouring pages a ‘summer favourites’ activity a ‘this summer I will…’ activity a summer snapshots activity which asks students to draw 4 experiences from their summer break 2 summer book review templates 1 summer spot the difference Perfect for form tutors and Heads of Year to issue as well as departments and individual teachers. This is a perfect booklet to give students over the summer to help them capture their summer, relax and stay connected to learning and retaining memory. Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource, you will find a PDF of a CPD professional development tracker for staff. Within the PDF, there are three different styles to chose from! Each of them provides space to: list the title of the CPD who delivered the CPD the date it was completed key learning takeaways how the CPD links with the teaching standards Perfect for new and experienced teachers alike! Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this 6 page PDF, I cover the responsibilities that an assistant Head of Year might take on to support a Head of Year. We also cover top tips and guidance for how to be most effective in this role and advice for using this role to gain the experience needed to step up the role of Head of Year full time. It also contains answers to frequently asked questions which you may be thinking about and lists the things you should do to learn the most from your experience. This is a great resource for new and existing Deputy/Assistant Heads of Year. facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find a 15 question tour quiz which is designed to be used to help students learn their way around you school. It is an editable format and can be changed for your school. It includes questions which should take students to key areas of the school - for example, the sports hall, the library, reception, the canteen etc. There is also a box on the end of the quiz for students to collect staff signatures to pick up ‘bonus points’. This can be used as part of your transition day or could be used during form time in the first weeks of Y6 being in school. Please make sure you follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach

In this resource you will find a 38 slide Christmas Quiz. This includes: 36 questions throughout the quiz + pictures to illustrate examples, including the record holding tallest Christmas tree! 6 different rounds Christmas anagrams, dingbats, music and general knowledge Christmas music links to set the scene +… a Christmas leader board at the end! Perfect for end of the year, form time and getting ready to finish for the holidays! Make sure to follow me: facebook.com/teachcoach