A straightforward and easy to use lesson plan that can be adapted if needed.

I created a priority lunch pass for my Y8 form class as a reward for good behaviour, acts of kindness, top house pointer, etc. It entitles them and a friend to go on first sitting on any day of their choosing. They absolutely love these!

A general knowledge quiz I created to use with Year 8. Each class nominated 4 pupils to take part in each round and a prize was given at the end. Rules are included in the document.

To help pupils recap key word classes in preparation for the SPAG test, I have created a simple PPT where pupils are given a sentence and then must label each word with its word class as well as identifying what type of sentence it is. It has proved extremely useful as a quick starter to a grammar lesson.

3 PowerPoints (Starter, Plenary and AFL) each containing a wide range of activities and ideas that could be used in any lesson.

A document containing top tips for teacher/pupils in completing the reading and SPAG Y6 SAT test.

A series of brain training exercises, ideal for using as a starter activity in Maths.

A lesson that I put together for my new Year 7 class all about using imagination to picture the world in a different way through the art of poetry. The poems they produce are always fantastic! We study poetry in the Autumn term so this serves as a little introduction as to the sort of lessons we will be doing. My full poetry unit is on my page.

A display sign I created for all staff in my school to put on their classroom doors to share with pupils what they ar currently reading. Used as part of our school’s drive for promoting reading for pleasure.

A handy self-relective review sheet for pupils to reflect on how well they have settled into their new form/tutor group. I use this for my Y8 pupils at the end of the Autumn term but it can be easily adapted to use with any year group at any point in the year.

A lesson that I put together for my new Year 8 class all about WW1 trenches. We study War Poetry in the Autumn term so this serves as a little introduction as to the sort of lessons we will be doing.

A useful topic evaluation designed for pupils to reflect on their progress at the end of a topic/unit of work.

A reading record I put together for my Y7, Y8 and Y9 pupils. Included is space for pupils to record what they are reading and comments (a reading log), recommended reads as well as reading activities for pupils to complete.

A reading record I put together for my Y5 and Y6 pupils. Included is space for pupils to record what they are reading and comments (a reading log), recommended reads as well as reading activities for pupils to complete.

A collection of marking stickers that I have used very successfully in lessons. Some are even personalised (just change my name to yours). It can save a lot of time in writing comments in pupils’ books!

A fully planned and resourced scheme of work for Philip Pullman’s popular novel, ‘Clockwork’. Included are a unit overview, weekly short term plans, lesson PowerPoints for each lessons and resources. Unit is aimed primarily at Year 5 but can be adapted for Year 4 or 6.

Part 1 of a full scheme of work of the novel ‘Trash’ by Andy Mulligan. Included is: unit overview, detailed weekly short term plans, PowerPoint for each lesson along with all resources. Lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills. Lessons are aimed at Year 8 but can be easily adapted to suit other year groups. Planned and ready to teach!

Part 2 of a full scheme of work for the novel ‘Trash’ by Andy Mulligan. Included is: unit overview, detailed weekly short term plans, PowerPoint for each lesson along with all resources. Lessons cover reading, writing and spoken language skills. Lessons are aimed at Year 8 but can be easily adapted to suit other year groups. Planned and ready to teach!

Fully planned and resourced scheme of work for Myths, Legends and Fables. Included are: unit overview, detailed weekly short term plans, PowerPoints for each lesson as well as differentiated resources. The unit is aimed primarily at Year 5 but can be adapted easily for a different year group.

A fully planned and resourced scheme of work for the well-known film ‘The Snowman’ based on the book by Raymond Briggs. Included are a unit overview, weekly short term plans, lesson PowerPoints for each lessons and resources. Unit is aimed primarily at Year 5 but can be adapted for Year 4 or 6.