Transforming learning with play Learning through play (sometimes called play-based learning) is increasingly being recognised as the most effective approach for enhancing pupils’ academic progress, increasing levels of wellbeing and involvement and achieving a greater depth of learning across all subjects. Enhancing the classroom environment by providing areas of both continuous and enhanced provision …
With the Labour government’s recent arrival, the education landscape in England is undergoing significant changes. Among the most impactful are reforms to Ofsted inspections, designed to address long-standing concerns about fairness, transparency, and the burden placed on schools and teachers. Here’s a closer look at what’s changing and what it means for schools. Goodbye to …
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With the Labour Government set to introduce key changes to education policy, including a renewed focus on oracy and inclusive education, schools are facing the prospect of adapting to new expectations and frameworks in the national curriculum. These changes, which will have in mind improving learning outcomes for all pupils, also include adjustments to SEND …
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As international schools strive to provide a world-class education in diverse settings, having access to top-quality teaching resources is more essential than ever. Mrs Mactivity is the go-to solution for schools worldwide, offering expertly crafted primary schemes of work and teaching materials that support exceptional learning experiences for pupils of all abilities. Here’s why Mrs …
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Each year, National Geography Awareness Week encourages pupils and teachers alike to dive into the wonders of geography. It’s a week dedicated to exploring our world, encouraging curiosity about different places, people, and environments, and understanding how geography shapes our everyday lives. Running from 18th – 22nd November, Geography Awareness Week 2024 offers a fantastic …
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As teachers, you know that having the right resources can make a significant difference in your pupils’ learning journey. With increasing demands in the classroom, finding high-quality, engaging, and curriculum-aligned teaching materials is crucial to supporting pupil progress and ensuring that all pupils, no matter their ability, can thrive. That’s where we come in. At …
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As teachers, you’re constantly looking for ways to ensure pupil progression while keeping your workload manageable. But finding resources that are both affordable and effective can be a challenge. That’s where a school membership to Mrs Mactivity comes in. With over 20,000 teachers already trusting us to help inspire their classrooms, Mrs Mactivity offers thousands …
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Are you looking to invigorate your international school curriculum, or perhaps design a curriculum from scratch? We can help! This blog post will give you some ideas for how to design a perfect curriculum to meet the needs of the pupils in your international school. What are international schools? International schools offer a dynamic and …
As teachers, we have a unique opportunity to instil in our pupils a deep appreciation for the planet and empower them to become responsible guardians of the environment. With Earth Day approaching, it’s the perfect time to engage our pupils in meaningful discussions and activities centred around sustainability, conservation, and environmental awareness. In this blog …
Are you looking for World Book Day activity ideas, or perhaps World Book Day ideas for KS1 and KS2? We’ve done a round up of our favourite ideas that are easy and low-prep, covering all abilities. World Book Day Classroom Activities World Book Day is a great excuse to get off timetable and really celebrate a …
Primary maths – read more about our time-saving maths resources and schemes, aligned with White Rose.
What’s the best primary maths scheme? Get help choosing the best scheme for your pupils with this handy article.
Are you looking for an EYFS maths scheme of work to help children make rapid progress? Then this is for you!
Find out how Mrs Mactivity can help you plan and resource your maths mastery lessons to help children make progress.
Find out how to use The Masked Reader concept in your school on World Book Day to engage children in reading.
If you’re looking for World Book Day costumes for children and World Book day costumes for adults alike – you’ve come to the right place! While researching this blog post, I was actually quite surprised about how little there is in terms of inspiration on the internet. But to save you trawling round looking for ideas, …
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A selection of fun, bright, decorative and education Platinum Jubilee resources for school and home.
Engage children with SPaG learning with our KS1 and KS2 spelling and grammar scheme. Find out more. Save time.
