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Activities for developing skills

This series of classroom activities will be useful for SENCOs, teachers, assistants and mentors. Each page focuses on a different skill set – from spatial awareness to visual discrimination to semantic knowledge

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Developing Citizenship: about the project

Global citizenship and critical thinking were key elements of this three-year collaborative project

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Subjects-specific thinking skills

The concentration of thinking skills on specific subjects is the focus of this e-bulletin, as Anne de A'Echevarria looks at how to guide students in in-depth enquiry of particular subjects

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Verbal misdirection and arguments

How do you avoid arguments with students? Some students will always answer back, but there are subtle ways of communication that can help you avoid giving them the opportunity, says Dave Stott

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Secondary Assembly: Advent – a time of waiting

The Christian period of Advent is the focus of this primary assembly, suitable for all religions, which then examines the emotions of anticipation, patience and excitement that come with waiting for a notable event

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Christian assembly: Spread the good news!

Do you share good news as well as bad? This assembly encourages students to share good news as well as bad, using Saint Andrew as an example (Saint Andrew’s day is celebrated on November 30th)

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SEAL activities to promote emotional health and wellbeing

These five SEAL activities, aimed at key stages 3-5, promote a whole-school approach to emotional wellbeing and emotional learning, by helping teachers to engage young people

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Using the 3 Reminder Rule to encourage compliance

What should your next step be when a pupil ignores a clear instruction in the classroom? Behaviour Matters explores this common dilemma, offering the 3 Reminder Rule as a solution while reminding teachers that positivity encourages obedience

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Christmas play for Key Stage 2: Mary of Ephesus

This free resource is a Christmas themed play written for Key Stage 2 children

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Primary Assembly: Around the World at 16

What does it mean to be alone; does it necessarily mean the same as lonely? This assembly considers the determination 16 year old Michael Perham will need when he sails around the world, and also explores why it can be difficult to be alone, away from family and friends

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