50 Quick and Brilliant Teaching Games is a superb collection of engaging and motivational teaching games any teacher can use in their classroom to raise achievement, teach fantastic lessons...

This collection is for teachers, technicians, STEM Club leaders and families. It consists of easy to run, short and practical STEM activities which are ideal for any setting; classroom, outside and home. Activities can be adapted to suit the setting or time available and require few resources and materials. Each...

Published in 2006 by the Scottish Government, this report looks at the progress towards a Curriculum for Excellence. It was designed to present ideas and stimulate discussion between stakeholders in education within Scotland.

The Curriculum for Excellence considers how and what children and young people...

Published in January 1980, this report sets out preliminary views on the form that a framework for the proposed National Curriculum should take and the ground it should cover. The ideas were presented to start a consultation process, leading to a curriculum that would apply to schools nationally and promote...

This pilot version of the Recommended Code of Governance for Schools was published by the Wellcome Trust in October 2012. It is aimed at providing school governors and senior leaders with a robust yet flexible framework they can use to set the strategic direction for their school, and that governors can use to hold...

This set of guides has been prepared as part of the programme for introducing the National Curriculum in English and Welsh schools. It has been distributed to all primary, middle and secondary school teachers in order to promote understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum at all age levels.

This book focuses on the principles of LWL, and the implications for the key areas which influence children’s learning; pedagogical practice, the...

In this resource, students use their STEM skills to help them design and build a model of a flood- proof house. Activities to help them with their design include testing materials (for strength and absorbency) and structures. Set on a fictitious island coping with the devastating effects of flooding caused by...

Darkus is miserable. His dad has disappeared, and now he is living next door to the most disgusting neighbours ever. A giant beetle called Baxter comes to his rescue. But...

This book is a comprehensive guide which explains not only how teachers can establish and maintain outstanding classroom behaviour but also showing the techniques needed to help students...

In 2005 the Wellcome Trust commissioned this survey of teachers and managers in state maintained schools in England, focusing on three main aspects of continuing professional development (CPD):

• What do different types of teacher want from CPD?
• What are the benefits of CPD, and for whom?
•...

The resources listed below can be used during Black History Month to help develop students’ understanding and awareness of the ethnic diversity of scientists.

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

The purpose of this book is to help schools raise the quality of their links with business. Links include activities such as work experience and visitors in the classroom, as well as teacher placemnets nd business consultancy which can impact upon the school as an organisation.

This book complements the...

An affectionate, sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte, who lives in the rafters above his pen. A prancing, playful bloke, Wilbur is devastated when he learns of the...