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Teaching the Holocaust in Primary Schools, Part 2: Practical, Age-Appropriate Approaches for Confident Classroom Practice

Teaching the Holocaust in Primary Schools, Part 2: Practical, Age-Appropriate Approaches for Confident Classroom Practice

by Site Admin | Jul 13, 2026 | current issues, pedagogy

In a follow up to his previous post in this series on the importance of learning about the Holocaust in primary schools, Gary Mills offers seven practical strategies and a wealth of resources for teachers.   In Part 1, I argued that primary pupils can, and...
Creative Play, The Nottingham Games Project and Children as Researchers

Creative Play, The Nottingham Games Project and Children as Researchers

by Site Admin | Jun 2, 2026 | current issues, pedagogy

In this post, Rebecca Gittins from Welbeck Primary School in Nottingham reflects on the work their school has done to develop understanding of creative play and to transform playtimes.   We had already started making big changes to our school play areas when...
Beyond the classroom: how PSHE transforms lives for pupils with SEND

Beyond the classroom: how PSHE transforms lives for pupils with SEND

by Site Admin | Mar 9, 2026 | current issues

Discover why Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) is essential for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). In this blog, Claire Shipley from Crabtree Farm Primary School in Nottingham shows how a focus on PSHE builds...
Building mental health and emotional wellbeing into teacher education

Building mental health and emotional wellbeing into teacher education

by Site Admin | Jan 27, 2026 | current issues, professional development

In this post, Rupert Knight (PGCE tutor), Charlotte Allinson and Natalie Manning (PGCE Primary beginning teachers) reflect on a Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing (MHEWB) day which formed part of the University of Nottingham’s PGCE course. Supporting teacher and...
What happens when children in your primary classroom do not see themselves represented in the curriculum?

What happens when children in your primary classroom do not see themselves represented in the curriculum?

by Site Admin | Sep 10, 2025 | current issues

In this post, Helen Richardson from Seely Primary School in Nottingham reflects on representation within the primary curriculum. As an LGBT+ school leader, and in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in 2020, I have reflected on the vital role primary schools...
The importance of stakeholders within subject leadership

The importance of stakeholders within subject leadership

by Site Admin | Jul 14, 2025 | current issues

As Primary teachers, we are tasked with leading a subject within our schools. In this post, Emma Twomey from James Peacock Infant School in Nottinghamshire uses the example of Science leadership to reflect on the value of engaging with stakeholders. __________________...
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