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Tackling the ALN 'Big Three': Sensory, Social, and Structural Transitions
May is often the month when the reality of transition truly sets in. The initial audits are done, the lists are made, and now the big question looms: How do we actually make this move work for our learners? At Twinkl Wales, we’ve been listening to ALNCos and teachers across the country. When we talk […]
Cross-Curricular Creativity: Exploring Music Through Art
Are you looking for a way to breathe life into your creative curriculum? Trying a cross-curricular approach can transform lessons into rich learning opportunities. You might think that art and music work best as distinct lessons, but they can complement each other beautifully. Asking learners to make connections between creative concepts can help to deepen […]
Teaching assistants’ working rights in hot weather and heatwaves in 2026
We explore teaching assistants’ most frequently asked questions about life in school during periods of extreme weather. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” in order to influence its ranking in search […]
Top Tips for Using Clay in the Classroom: Primary Art and Design
Clay is one of the most powerful materials in primary art and design education, offering pupils hands-on opportunities to explore creativity, problem-solving and three-dimensional thinking. It supports fine and gross motor development, communication skills and expressive language through making. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a […]
Homeschool Curriculum Ideas for Summer: Your Guide to a Stress-Free Break
Explore creative, flexible homeschool curriculum ideas for summer to keep your kids engaged and prevent learning loss. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” in order to influence its ranking in search […]
Cross-curricular Creativity: Exploring Computing Through Art
Art and computing can be combined to make technology more creative, engaging and accessible for learners. Through activities such as digital art, pixel design, animation and photo editing, learners can develop both computing skills and creative confidence. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual […]
Bridget Phillipson admits the current SEND system is ‘failing’
Education Secretary tells sector professionals and parents in Birmingham that the current SEND reform consultation process is a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for change. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” […]
Champions of Art: Fantasy Dreamscapes – Imagination Without Limits
Ever seen a pile of books in the desert? A reading lamp on a mountain hike or a banana on top of a roof? Well, you will in this LKS2 Champions of Art unit! PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and […]
10 Pre-Assessment Examples to Identify Early Learning Gaps in Students
Here we look at 10 pre-assessment examples you can use at the start of the school year to identify learning gaps in your students, with teacher-made resources. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a […]
Awakening Adders: IDL Planning to Connect Learners to Scotland’s Venomous Snake
How to plan an IDL experience about adders in Scotland, incorporating skills and learning across the curriculum. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” in order to influence its ranking in search […]