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The pros and cons of game-based learning

Game-based learning is becoming more and more prevalent in educators' toolkits... but can it truly enhance learning? Learn more about the pros and cons of game-based learning in this blog.

What is a special school?

For parents and guardians of children with special educational needs, it can be difficult to figure out whether your child would have better success in a mainstream setting, with the support of SEN provisions, or in a special needs school.

The attainment gap: what is it and how do we close it?

Over 90% of teachers believe that literacy plays a crucial role in closing the attainment gap - but what is the attainment gap? And what role do teachers play in closing it?

Is social media changing how we use punctuation?

Punctuation is not only difficult for children who are learning it for the first time, but it’s also difficult for us adults.

Teaching grammar basics: sentence structure

Teaching grammar basics: word order

Sentences are like a puzzle. Many pieces must fall in place, and the keywords are often like the glue that holds everything together. This article will look at the basic pieces of grammar that allow sentences to communicate clearly.

Which aspects of grammar are most important for primary learners?

A strong understanding of grammar provides vital building blocks for children as they learn to speak and write, allowing every learner to actively communicate their ideas and feelings.

3 strategies for pre-teaching vocabulary

Pre-teaching is a teaching strategy that involves introducing learners to new concepts before they are taught explicitly in the classroom.

9 strategies for improving writing skills in primary school

Learners use writing as a vehicle through which to express themselves and their ideas, both in and out of the classroom, in every subject across the curriculum. By improving learners’ writing skills, you prepare them for success in wider life.

12 strategies for reading comprehension across different text types

Reading comprehension unlocks the written word by creating meaning out of text. In this article, we look at the comprehension challenges of different text types and strategies educators can use to address them.

Using poetry to improve literacy development in primary learners

Poetry is one of the most important types of writing learners will encounter in education and, throughout their time at school, they will explore many different examples.

The benefits of using Pupil Premium for literacy improvement in primary schools

Schools are receiving more funding from the government to help them support the most disadvantaged pupils. This includes the Pupil Premium . In this article, we will look at the benefits of using Pupil Premium for literacy improvement in primary schools.