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

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...

Teaching the Holocaust in Primary Schools Part 1. “Hello, My name is Leo…” Why Primary pupils can learn about the Holocaust — and why they should

by Site Admin | Apr 27, 2026 | pedagogy, subjects

In the first of two posts on this theme, Gary Mills from the University of Nottingham’s School of Education considers how and why primary-aged children should learn about ‘difficult history’ and the Holocaust in particular.   Whenever I take...

From reluctant to inspired: how do we create motivated and engaged writers in primary schools?

by Site Admin | Dec 8, 2025 | pedagogy, subjects

The Power of Creative Writing Across Schools As schools begin to engage with the DfE’s (2025) Writing Framework, Sally Betteridge suggests ways to motivate and engage children so they thrive as young writers.   There is something magical about watching a class of...

Crafting mathematical learning journeys for children: the power of board work

by Site Admin | May 2, 2025 | pedagogy, subjects

Many primary school lessons – mathematics lessons included – include use of a PowerPoint, Google slides (or similar) presentation. Popular schemes of work provide slide decks (e.g. NCETM PD materials, White Rose, and Oak National Academy), and also include all of the...

Enhancing the writing process with technology: practical insights for teachers

by Site Admin | Mar 27, 2025 | pedagogy, subjects

Initial reflection on the relationship between technology and the development of writing might have you thinking they are not natural soul mates.  However, schools across Transform Trust have been integrating technology into the writing process and this offers a...