Two useful forms for encouraging aspiration and literacy in secondary students. I created them to use in form time, or PSHE, but could be useful in other areas.

Two tracker sheets: one for skills and another for intervention. Besides making a difference to kids' development in the lesson, these are also very useful for evidence of progress and action for Performance Management, and just take an extra 30 seconds to fill in each time you mark work.

Recapping major events throughout this academic year. This quiz has 30 questions (and answers) so should be good for lessons lasting 40-50 minutes.

General overview documents of what to teach when, what to cover and for how long. Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Using the national curriculum, and linking to the 9-1 GCSE in order to focus the planning of SOWs

An overview lesson about the knowledge economy, the rural economy and the foreign economy in the UK, with exam skills development. For use with Geography Edexcel B 2016.

Using data about Birmingham and the Peak District, create triangular graphs to represent employment structure in the UK for comparison. For use with Geography Edexcel B 2016

Using historical and current data, look into where people move to and from in relation to the UK and create flowline maps. For Geography Edexcel B 2016

A lesson about the different levels of governance ruling in the UK, with a look into their roles in managing quality of life in urban and rural areas. for use with Geography Edexcel B 2016.

An introduction to comparing urban and rural life in the UK for Geography Edexcel B 2016, using Birmingham and the Peak District as case studies.

4 assessments tests based around some popular topics covered in KS3

A range of KS3 assessments and markschemes aimed at mid-ability Y7

Including lessons and resources on: 1. Obesity 2. Poaching 3. Pollution 4. Rio Olympics 5. Brexit 6. LGBT around the world There is also a blank worksheet for use in an ICT session or to set as a homework task

6 'new topic' goals sheets to stick in books for planning and reviewing in class. Not every KS3 topic is provided here - just the most common.

Assessing some of the key knowledge and skills that should have been covered at KS2 - as well as one or two more challenging questions. The marksheet is also included, but the levels have been removed, in line with government changes. A student that answers well and achieves more than 70% is at a good starting point for KS3.

Activity and data collection work book for coastal coursework

These resources were created using the Edexcel B spec. Our school has decided not to share levels with students until their final year, which is why there is one copy with levels (teacher copy) and one without (student copy).

Can be used as display materials or as trackers in students books/folders. I have attached a student copy (without levels) and a teacher copy (with levels).

Can be used as display materials or as a tracker in students books/folders. I have attached a student copy (without levels) and a teacher copy (with levels).

Review of the upcoming event, with numeracy skills and extended reading.

LGBT issues vs. human rights around the world