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Enter the talking room
Authors: Congahan Angeline , Howell Gareth
Published: May 2014

The Talking Room project was designed to inspire, excite and encourage young children's desire to explore with their senses, imagine and communicate in a calm, safe and multi-sensory environment.
The use of video in classroom research as a training tool
Authors: Holmes Rachel , MacLure Maggie , MacRae Christina , Jones Liz
Published: May 2014

A report into the use of videos and film as a research and training tool to assess and change attitudes and perceptions of what is considered ‘problem’ behaviour in young children in early years settings.
A future based on hubs
Authors: Webb Penny
Published: May 2014

The Ofsted 2011/2012 report may not have made much of an impression in the sector, but there are sections that provide an insight into the changes ahead, for both childminders and nurseries.
Low pay standing in the way
Authors: Purnima Tanuku
Published: May 2014

There is no doubt that the current minimum wage has a negative effect on attracting a well-qualified workforce for the early years sector, but raising levels of pay will need substantial government support.
Clap those little hands
Authors: Rivolta Heidi
Published: May 2014

In this new six-part series we will explore the use of traditional French nursery rhymes and songs to introduce action words – this month, we focus on Tape, tape petites mains (Clap, clap, little hands).
Trying to make the system work
Authors: Allingham Sue
Published: May 2014

The word ‘teaching’ has taken on significant import recently with its emphasis in publications from Ofsted and the government, but has its meaning become confused the more it features in policy?
Piece by piece a picture
Authors: Storey Brenda
Published: May 2014

Making mosaics can give children an idea of how small parts can be used together to form a new piece, develops physical skills and allows them to be creative and imaginative, using materials in unusual ways.
Rich story possibilities
Authors: McGrath Caroline
Published: May 2014

A research project reveals how children aged between four and six-years-old respond positively to a creative way of facilitating mathematical thinking, through the use of oral storytelling in small groups.
We must have full engagement
Authors: Leitch Neil
Published: May 2014

Following a sometimes and turbulent 2013, during which providers wasted unnecessary time and energy in fighting poorly-evidenced policy, what are the Alliance's hopes and aspirations for 2014?
Space for making marks
Authors: Bryce-Clegg Alistair
Published: May 2014

When children are beginning to mark make they will do so at a time when their bodies are developing physically, which will help to determine what movements they can perform with their chosen materials.
A good place to play
Authors: Dukes Chris , Smith Maggie
Published: May 2014

Two-year-old children have particular social and emotional, as well as physical, needs within early years environments, which will enable them to play and learn, and to become more independent.
Teachers on the agenda
Authors: House Richard
Published: May 2014

The UK has a proud tradition of using the term nursery teachers to describe someone with holistic and humanistic approaches to child learning, but policy is driving us towards a more worrying educator type.
Songs about transport
Authors: Harries Judith
Published: May 2014

The third article in our series, exploring how music describes different topics, looks at transport. There are many well-known songs that can be used to inspire fun activities, across all areas of the early years.
Getting ‘bike’ on track
Authors: Taylor Kath
Published: May 2014

Wheeled toys in the outdoor area, to some, would portray visions of boys all vying to be the fastest rider. Of course, there is much more to ride-on toys, and planned use offers many ways in to learning.
A new commitment to families
Authors: Longfield Anne
Published: May 2014

We are coming to the end of the current economic crisis and the improving financial outlook should be just the time to re-assess and transform how we support our most vulnerable families and their children.
Make the right decisions
Authors: Dubiel (top) Jan , Marsden Liz
Published: May 2014

Practitioners and teachers working in early years settings are constantly trying to optimise learning opportunities, as different types of learning, adult provision and interaction all need to be considered.
What we can learn from… Writing!
Authors: Chapman Ailsa
Published: May 2014

This month, our focus is on writing, which is a skill that will serve children through their life, and with your help, many will make the move from mark making to early handwriting while in your setting.
Hand and finger puppets
Authors: Finlayson Keri
Published: May 2014

The second article in our short series exploring the use of puppets in the early years, looks at ways of making puppets from everyday materials that small children will be able to confidently handle.
A gripe in the waters
Authors: Day Lin
Published: May 2014

Gripe water is one of the most frequently used supplements for babies with gastrointestinal problems. Mothers have sworn by it as a cure for tummy upsets and colic for generations, but just how safe is it?
Musical flower power
Authors: Harries Judith
Published: May 2014

The final article in our series, exploring how music describes different topics, looks at plants and flowers. There are many well-known songs that can be used to inspire activities, across all areas of the early years.
Pure and facilitative skills
Authors: Bryce-Clegg Alistair
Published: May 2014

Constant re-evaluation of the resources and opportunities available in our settings is a key requirement for always providing just the right level of challenge for each child's level of learning and development.
Poetry in motion — an ode to free verse
Authors: Bicker Janet
Published: May 2014

Janet Bicker, a lecturer in early years education at Kensington and Chelsea College, London, and former primary school teacher, explores the powerful force of poetry.
Healthy living is the way to go
Authors: Wilkinson Jenny
Published: May 2014

In the first of a two-part series, Jenny Wilkinson, a key stage I teacher at Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School, Lymington, Hampshire, shows how to encourage children and staff to consider the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Pleasant Sounds, by John Clare
Authors: Porter Helen
Published: May 2014

Poetry with children can be immensely rewarding and stimulating – but selecting the right poem is crucial. Helen Porter, a former English co-ordinator from Alton, Hampshire, considers the challenge with ideas for year 6 children.
Ability streaming can be a handicap to progress
Authors: Dixon Annabelle
Published: May 2014

Does streaming by ‘ability’ really help all our children achieve their potential? By Annabelle Dixon, a psychologist, early years teacher and writer from Bengeo, Hartford, who has worked in a variety of primary schools for more than 30 years.
How different religions of the world light the way
Authors: Fox Jennifer
Published: May 2014

It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness… Jennifer Fox, a special needs home tutor and Christian lay preacher from Macclesfield, Cheshire, looks at festivals of light.
The computer age CYBER TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Thornton Stephanie
Published: May 2014

Technological advances have opened up tools undreamed of only a decade ago. Our children live in a world remarkably different from the one even the youngest teacher grew up in. What implications does this have for today's children?
Heads we get into the money
Authors: Sharkey Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

Recognising and exchanging coins is the focus for this article by Elizabeth Sharkey, deputy head of Charles Dickens Primary School, London, and consultant editor to Five to Eleven.
Making contacts with other schools
Authors: Narraway Alison
Published: May 2014

Alison Narraway, a key stage 1 teacher at Bitterne Park Infant School, Southampton, looks at how letters and email can be used to investigate the topic of contrasting localities.
The shape of things to come
Authors: Goodwin Chris
Published: May 2014

Children should be able to identify different triangles and draw lines of symmetry on a variety of geometrical shapes. Chris Goodwin is currently a primary school teacher in London, after a long career in primary education in Namibia and South Africa.
The Cricket World Cup will give PE a boost
Authors: Andrews Crispin
Published: May 2014

Major sporting events can bring PE to life. Crispin Andrews, a primary teacher and qualified sports coach from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, explains how this year's cricket world cup can promote learning opportunities.
Tough line on truants could prove troublesome
Authors: Nash Sally
Published: May 2014

Journalist Sally Nash, a former teacher, investigates the reaction to Labour's plans to fine the parents of children who repeatedly truant, and finds that the hard stance taken by Charles Clarke is far from universally popular.
Teaching children how to meditate
Authors: Fox Jennifer
Published: May 2014

Jennifer Fox, a special needs teacher from Macclesfield, Cheshire, uses simple meditation techniques to introduce children to the religion of Buddhism.
Telling tales the traditional way
Authors: Hoad Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

Myths, legends, fables – writing traditional stories can be fun and rewarding. By Elizabeth Hoad, a former teacher from Farnborough, Hampshire.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Authors: Glover Jane
Published: May 2014

Follow the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud. An acclaimed classic that will get your class bear potty! By Jane Glover, a teacher at Kingfisher Primary, Doncaster.
A week IN THE LIFE OF Crispin Andrews
Authors: Andrews Crispin
Published: May 2014

Crispin Andrews, acting school sport co-ordinator (SSC) for the Quarrendon Partnership in Aylesbury, Bucks, shows the insight he gained into the workings of one of the government's sporting initiatives.
A helping hand for Mr Grinling
Authors: Leaming Liz
Published: May 2014

Using the book The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch as a starting point to make seagull-proof lunch bags. By Liz Leaming, a key stage 1 teacher from Nailsea, north Somerset.
Rock solid way to learn databases
Authors: Abbott Ruth , Broadbent Susan
Published: May 2014

Ruth Abbott (left), ICT co-ordinator, and Susan Broadbent (right), ICT network manager, of Moorside Primary School, Droylsden, Tameside, show that databases really are the perfect cross-curricular tool.
A week IN THE LIFE OF Ali Mawle
Authors: Mawle Ali
Published: May 2014

Ali Mawle, who became a literacy consultant for the London Borough of Southwark in January, gives an insight into the many different aspects of her job.
Smart way to teach phonics
Authors: Milne Duncan
Published: May 2014

Smart Phonics is a new approach to reading acquisition, incorporating the best parts of whole language, phonics, and phonemic awareness instruction, into one, easy to use system. By Dr Duncan Milne, general manager, Smart Kids.
Click on to a shadowy world
Authors: Steel CDSue
Published: May 2014

CDSue Steel, ICT co-ordinator, Waycroft Primary School, Bristol, shows how to link science work on the earth, sun and moon with the latest technology.
SATs promote bad practice and kill the will to learn
Authors: Rich Diane
Published: May 2014

Diane Rich, national professional officer of Early Education, explains how ongoing teacher assessment is a more effective way of testing children at the end of key stage 1 than SATs.
Rumble and roar in the jungle
Authors: Steel Paula
Published: May 2014

Animal sounds are the inspiration for year 2 compositions in this article by Paula Steel, head of education at The Music House for Children, Hounslow, London. She specialises in composition workshops for children.
Role of the school council in developing citizenship
Authors: Dalton Oriana
Published: May 2014

Setting up a school council has led to children having a strong, positive voice at King’s Park Primary School, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Oriana Dalton, the head teacher, explains.
Teachers don’t need SATs
Authors: witheld Name
Published: May 2014

The editor writes: I totally agree – good teachers do not need SATs. I hope you enjoy your letter of the month prize which is a complete set of Heinemann Library world recipe books.
Sports day camera ban:Is filming a risk to child safety?
Authors: Nash Sally
Published: May 2014

Sally Nash, a former teacher, looks at child safety and evaluates the risks children really face.
Sowing the seeds of flower power
Authors: Prescott Tiffany
Published: May 2014

Tiffany Prescott, a primary science specialist in Stockton-on-Tees, describes some experiments which demonstrate the functions of parts of flowering plants.
How to create tension and pace
Authors: Andrews Crispin
Published: May 2014

Crispin Andrews, a primary school teacher from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, uses advanced writing techniques to take children’s stories to a higher level.
Life and times of Nelson Mandela
Authors: Sear Lynn
Published: May 2014

Children can learn a great deal about recent history from studying the life of a famous person. Lynn Sear, literacy co-ordinator at Snowsfields Primary School in London, focuses on Nelson Mandela.
Ofsted and IEPs INSPECTION SUCCESS
Authors: MacKenzie Suzanne
Published: May 2014

Find out what provision Ofsted inspectors expect to see in the area of SEN and IEPs. By Suzanne MacKenzie, executive secretary of the National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN) and an experienced teacher with a wide knowledge of educational policy and legislation.
Creativity provides the answer to improving literacy
Authors: Nash Sally
Published: May 2014

Sally Nash, a former teacher, looks at standards in literacy and how they can be improved.
Zen and the art of abstract sculpture
Authors: Lewis Catherine
Published: May 2014

Turn part of your classroom into an area of contemplative calm. Create, then write, on abstract sculptures based on feelings and thoughts. By Catherine Lewis, editor of Five to Eleven.
Entering the rich, imaginary world of Jacqueline Wilson
Authors: Wilson Jacqueline , Lewis Catherine
Published: May 2014

Children's writer Jacqueline Wilson speaks exclusively to Five to Eleven's editor, Catherine Lewis, about why she writes and how we can develop literary talent in children.
In their hands the whole wide world
Authors: Andrews Crispin
Published: May 2014

Children need to learn about how the environment can be changed for the benefit of people. Crispin Andrews, a primary teacher from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, shows how this can be taught.
Take your class on a dinosaur dig
Authors: Scourfield Debra , Smith Dave
Published: May 2014

Use ICT to learn about dinosaurs. By Debra Scourfield, a senior lecturer, and Dave Smith, assistant marketing director, APU's mPowerNet ICT Training for Teachers.
Budgeting for the latest cutting edge technology
Authors: Hicks Peter
Published: May 2014

Leasing ensures your school has access to the best technology. By Peter Hicks, head teacher of Broadclyst Community Primary School, Exeter.
St Benno and the Frog
Authors: Eades Jenny
Published: May 2014

Recreate a spiritual tale and make your own class Big Book. Jenny Eades, an education consultant specialising in the emotional aspects of teaching and learning, explains each step and chooses a charming old tale as a subject.
Rapunzel: The movie
Authors: Johnson Lynn
Published: May 2014

The following activities are based on a film project that my class and I did during the spring term. The school had recently acquired two digital Blue Movie Creator cameras, and once I had shown them to the children, we were all desperate to see what we could do with them.
Minus Red Riding Hood
Authors: Manley Sarah
Published: May 2014

In this lesson, children explore substraction using story-book characters helping them to put substraction into a meaningful context
Please miss, I know you are only year 5, but I am learning loads
Authors: Fraser Leah
Published: May 2014

Leah Fraser is the training school co-ordinator at Dartington Primary School. She talks to 5TO7 about a scheme she devised where year 5 children qualify to teach year 1
Nessie Hunting
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

This month, Paula Hammond's activities send the children in search of a legendary monster. But to do this, they will need to sort different materials to design a wet suit
Using your whiteboard
Authors: Smith Dave
Published: May 2014

In this month's guide, Dave Smith introduces a cross-curricular website and interactive program and answers your ICT questions
Strategies for active number assessments
Authors: Dabell John
Published: May 2014

John Dabell explores different exercises as ways of practicing with children time, counting and symmetry.
How can schools help children to get fit?
Authors: Dalton Rick
Published: May 2014

The issue of child health and obesity has had considerable publicity but the scale of the problem and the importance of addressing it in schools should not be underestimated
A long time ago …
Authors: Harding Tim
Published: May 2014

Tim Harding's lesson uses fairy tales to explore story structure and language
An Australian Christmas
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

December is the month when Christian communities all over the world celebrate the birth of Christ. This assembly looks at how Christians in Australia mark the occasion
I wish I'd written that … Ted Wragg: A tribute
Authors: Wragg Ted
Published: May 2014

Liz Rhodes pays tribute to the late Ted Wragg. There will be a memorial service for him in Exeter Cathedral on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 11am
Chatterboxes
Authors: Acquah Pascale
Published: May 2014

Chatterboxes So is it 99 words or 100? National cookie bake week
The mis-education of Britain's poor
Authors: Rhodes Liz
Published: May 2014

Liz Rhodes discusses the vicious circle children face if they come from impoverished backgrounds
Global storytelling
Authors: Cosh Jackie
Published: May 2014

Jackie Cosh introduces an initiative by a Lancaster charity that helps children understand what it is to be a global citizen
Geography: 11th out of 11
Authors: Hindmarch Sonali
Published: May 2014

This month, Sonali Hindmarch discusses geography's status in primary schools
A Rosy view on teaching phonics
Authors: Newbury Marj
Published: May 2014

Marj Newbury explains how she teaches synthetic phonics to her reception class and her experiences using it for 12 years.
The future of teaching
Authors: Mill Patsy
Published: May 2014

What's the future for our profession? What influence do we have? What will the role of tomorrow's teacher be?
Smiles for miles and miles
Authors: Dabell John
Published: May 2014

Everyone in the world owns one but some people never wear them.
Making diamond 9s
Authors: Dabel John
Published: May 2014

John Dabel's creative year 2 helps children number ordering
Learning to love yourself
Authors: Mosley Jenny
Published: May 2014

In the second of a four-part series, Jenny Mosley discusses what it means to be a good teacher
Speaking the truth
Authors: Thornton Stephanie
Published: May 2014

What's the best policy when children behave dishonestly in the classroom? Stephanie Thornton explores this issue
Understanding time
Authors: Louis Sarah
Published: May 2014

Time is such a fundamental factor in our lives. The system we use to describe it is relatively simple – so why do children have such difficulty mastering it?
Creating a garden!
Authors: Sales Jack
Published: May 2014

One way to encourage children's interest in gardening is to get them to help out the garden it or plant a sunflower seed and wait for it to grow
Handa's Surprise
Authors: Rhodes Liz
Published: May 2014

Liz Rhodes suggests ways to use this bright and colourful book with a year 1 class
Heads up: The future for school leaders
Authors: Rhodes Liz
Published: May 2014

Is the head a teacher? Not for much longer if proposals by the DfES are followed up, says Liz Rhodes
A creative classroom?
Authors: Mill Patsy
Published: May 2014

Creativity is generally regarded as a desirable trait – but one which varies enormously between individuals. Is that inevitable, or can creativity be taught?
Continuing development
Authors: Elkin Susan
Published: May 2014

Susan Elkin explains how teachers can continue their professional development in a variety of different ways
International youth day
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

Initiated by the UN in 1999, the aim of this day is inspire young people to get involved and make their voices heard on topics of local, national or international interest
Neuroscience lessons
Authors: Mill Patsy
Published: May 2014

Will the astonishing advances in neuroscience create new advantages for the coming generations of children-or pose new problems?
A different world
Authors: Farrant Chloe
Published: May 2014

In October 2007, Chloe Farrant and her colleague Tonia Dudley flew out to experience school life in one of Ethiopia's most rural areas
Learning how to try hard
Authors: Louis Sara
Published: May 2014

How many times a day do we tell the children in our classrooms to ′concentrate!′, ′try harder!′ How little effect it has! What do children know about the need to make an effort?
Get 'hands on' measuring
Authors: Davis John
Published: May 2014

This is the second in the series of articles about measurement with mass and capacity being considered this time. The main focus of the articles is to stress the importance of children being given time to learn how to measure practically and successfully before they are required to carry out more detailed calculations with measures.
Bring back the cane?
Authors: Hindmarch Sonali
Published: May 2014

As you may have read, more than 20 years after corporal punishment was banned in state schools, one in five teachers surveyed last month said it was acceptable to hit children ′in extreme cases′.
Turning on, tuning in, dropping out
Authors: Rhodes Liz
Published: May 2014

Liz Rhodes discusses recent findings about the effects of television on young children
Cooking and learning
Authors: Hoad Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

One of the best ways of helping children to write and follow instructions is to look at a variety of recipes. The children will be able to recap the writing of lists at the same time and use them to write a set of instructions.
Scientific mince pies
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

Children can view science as something which ′happens′ in laboratories and has very little relevance to real-life. Yet, science is part of our daily lives-nowhere more so than in the kitchen, where all the techniques we learn in the classroom (measuring, timing, observing and testing) are put to practical use.
Using units of time
Authors: Dabell John
Published: May 2014

In day 1 you will want to find out what children already know about time and there are lots of assessment for learning strategies that you can use to help excavate children�s knowledge and understanding. In this section we look at KWL (know/what/learnt) grids, true-false statements and drawings.
Is it a bird, is it a plane? Does it matter?
Authors: Louis Sara
Published: May 2014

Some children are super at drawing and crafts, others are not so good. Do such differences matter? In the news recently, drawings by Darfuri refugee children have been submitted to a war court as evidence as war crimes. But how significant is drawing in the lives of all children?
Oh Christmas tree …
Authors: Taylor Di
Published: May 2014

The fir tree is firmly associated with Christmas. But why? This article explores that and suggests some fun classroom activities
It's a question of politics
Authors: Reinhart Lizzy
Published: May 2014

By the time you read this, we will all know the identity of the next American president. But as I write, in late October, pumpkins are still on the doorstep and Sarah Palin�s wardrobe costs are dominating the headlines.
A creative Christmas
Authors: Lee Tracy
Published: May 2014

Nativity Advent Calendar Wall Hanging
How to plan for Advent traditions
Authors: Cruickshank Sarah
Published: May 2014

How make a Christingle How to teach Advent What is the Jesse Tree?
Twin development
Authors: Louis Sara
Published: May 2014

What's the current thinking on the relationship between genetic and environmental influences on learning abilities and disabilities?
A deaf child in class
Authors: Fox-Eades Jenny
Published: May 2014

Is your school a deaf-friendly school? Find out as Jenny Fox-Eades provides an overview of ways to support children and parents, ideal for the non-specialist
Learning all about place value
Authors: Cowan Georgie
Published: May 2014

How do you teach the concept of place value to children who don′t just ′see it′ at the first glance? Georgie Cowan explains
Why so different?
Authors: Louis Sara
Published: May 2014

Sara Louis asks: What causes differences between boys and girls-and what implications does this have in the classroom?
Going on a class trip
Authors: Youngan Angela
Published: May 2014

Taking children out on visits away from the school building is becoming harder for many schools. Angela Youngan looks at how to overcome the problems of class trips
Is this a whole new ball game?
Authors: RHODES LIZ
Published: May 2014

Liz Rhodes discusses the Opposition's response to UNICEF's report on children in the developed world
Winning and losing
Authors: Thornton Stephanie
Published: May 2014

Summer sports days raise an old question. Stephanie Thornton asks: Is competition good or bad for children?
Picking up where they left of
Authors: Dunn Carrie
Published: May 2014

Carrie Dunn explains how to cope with starting a new job midway through the year, teaching classes that are already halfway through the curriculum
Sports and self-belief
Authors: Louis Sara
Published: May 2014

Sara Louis questions what life lessons children can learn from sporting achievements
Sounding it out first
Authors: Ampaw-Farr Jaz
Published: May 2014

Phonics trainer, Jaz Ampaw-Farr explains what Letters and Sounds really means to key stage 1 teachers
Being energy aware
Authors: Youngman Angela
Published: May 2014

As schools increasingly adopt eco-credentials teachers are being asked to teach more and more lessons about the environment, climate change and energy reduction
Refugees as teachers
Authors: Cosh Jackie
Published: May 2014

Jackie Cosh describes the RITeS movement′Refugees into Teaching in Scotland′and what it means for all involved
Road Victim Month
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

This month's assembly is about a charity that provides support for victims of road accidents and campaigns for greater road safety
An archaeology day
Authors: Cruickshank Sarah
Published: May 2014

Sarah Cruickshank suggests how to use this topic with year 1 and 2 children in a fun, meaningful way
Are we all playing happy families?
Authors: Rhodes Liz
Published: May 2014

Liz Rhodes considers Mr. Justice Coleridge's remarks about family meltdown and some responses made to them
Having a laugh
Authors: Cullen Kairen
Published: May 2014

Kairen Cullen explains whether using humour in the classroom can make for an enjoyable working environment
The great outdoors
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

With the summer well and truly upon us, many children will be looking forward to spending a little free time with friends
We have blast off!
Authors: Cruickshank Sarah
Published: May 2014

Sarah Cruickshank explains how to use space as great, enjoyable topic for young children
Being excluded
Authors: Hindmarch Sonali
Published: May 2014

One of this month′s news stories (page 6) is about a report on the volume of five-year-olds being excluded in our primary schools. Is this the right way to deal with badly behaved children?
News
Authors: Lepkowska Dorothy
Published: May 2014

Fathers are being targeted in a campaign to get them more involved in their children′s education and up-bringing.
Letters
Authors: Murray Darren
Published: May 2014

I have just read Dorothy Lepkowsk′a‚s article (A lack of male role models‚ December 2008). I am a 22-year-old male who has just qualified as a teacher. For the final two years of my degree, I specialised in early years and key stage 1.
Should they get that gold star?
Authors: louis sara
Published: May 2014

Is it such a bad thing to let children compete against one another?
Sparing the rod
Authors: Thornton Stephanie
Published: May 2014

Harsh discipline doesn′t work. So how should we handle the antisocial child? Stephanie Thornton discusses this issue
A play-based curriculum
Authors: Bromley Helen
Published: May 2014

In the first of a series of articles, Helen Bromley delves into the possibilities of developing a play-based curriculum, beginning by exploring some issues that surround this approach
Screening their TV habits
Authors: Cullen Kairen
Published: May 2014

The range of television available to children is huge. Although it benefits children′s learning and development, it can also cause harm. Teachers can make a big difference
Going for gold!
Authors: Andrews Crispin
Published: May 2014

Crispin Andrews explains why it is so important that children take part in regular sport and physical exercise, and offers helpful tips on how to encourage them
All things multimedia
Authors: Rhodes Liz , Spring Ally
Published: May 2014

This exciting guided reading programme for children from reception/P1 to year 4/P5 has been developed by the creators of Oxford Reading Tree and is intended to appeal particularly, but not exclusively, to boys.
A trip down to the zoo
Authors: Hoad Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

This lesson is all about recounting the experience of a school trip and then using dictionaries to develop children�s knowledge and understanding.
Our delicious world!
Authors: Azhar Shazia
Published: May 2014

The activities that follow provide children with a wealth of sights, smells and tastes of different food from around the world. They are interactive, stimulating as well as practical for teachers to set up.
Festivals around the world
Authors: Hynson Colin
Published: May 2014

Celebrations that happen during festivals are an excellent way of introducing pupils to the cultures of different countries. Christmas will be fresh in children′s minds after their break. This article has a series of activities to allow children to understand how Christmas is celebrated around the world.
Education for everyone
Authors: Lepkowska Dorothy
Published: May 2014

The UK′s primary teachers are being asked to contribute their expertise and experience to help shape the government′s international education strategy
Children's Book Week
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

In the UK, Children′s Book Week is October 5-11. Similar events take place all worldwide but they don′t just focus on books: they celebrate all forms of reading, listening and story-telling
One Elephant Went out to Play
Authors: Rhodes Liz
Published: May 2014

Show the class the book′s front cover and read them the blurb on the back. What is going to happen? Are they going to find out just how many elephants can jump on a spider′s web before it breaks? Do the children think this is a true story or one that is fun and nonsense?
The Coming of the Night
Authors: Rhodes Liz
Published: May 2014

Show the class the cover and read the title and subtitle. Have they come across creation stories before?
The power of blogging
Authors: Aubrey-Smith Fiona
Published: May 2014

We are constantly coerced to join the 21st century and revel new technologies. In the third of her series, Fiona Aubrey-Smith talks about how blogs can be introduced in the classroom
A splash of imagination
Authors: Ewart Adam
Published: May 2014

Introducing colour to the classroom environment has never been so important following research revealing that young children have very positive reactions to bright colours
Some food for thought
Authors: Harries Judith
Published: May 2014

There should be lots of opportunities for children to ask questions about why things happen and how things work as they are busy making these recipes.
Making all heads count
Authors: Monahan Jerome
Published: May 2014

As pressures mount in schools, Jerome Monahan reports on a scheme in Nottinghamshire in which primary heads can rely on essential support from other head teachers
How to survive your first teaching practice
Authors: Andrews Crispin
Published: May 2014

Tricks and tips won′t guarantee a successful first time in the classroom. Crispin Andrews interviewed the head of teacher training at University College to find a more lasting solution
Tasting different food
Authors: Harries Judith
Published: May 2014

There should be lots of opportunities for children to ask questions about why things happen and how things work as they are busy making these recipes.
Global Forgiveness Day
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

Use this day to talk to children about forgiving others in our personal lives, or on a world-wide scale
Adolphus Tips: Part 1
Authors: Hoad Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

This article is based on Michael Morpurgo′s book The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips. The children will need to listen to the story and carry out a variety of activities as the book progresses. There will be continuation activities in next month′s issue.
Beautiful boats!
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

For this month′s activities, we will be giving children the opportunity to have a little fun messing about with boats.
Partnership with parents
Authors: Griffin Sue
Published: May 2014

Thinking about the theme ′A Unique Child′ reminds us that along wiTheach unique child come their unique parents and family. Partnerships with parents have to take into account that families are all different
Adolphus Tips part 2
Authors: Hoad Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

In last month′s article lesson ideas were suggested for teaching extended stories using Michael Morpurgo′s book The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips. This article is a continuation of these objectives using the same book.
Classic books − It′s My Birthday!
Authors: Rhodes Liz
Published: May 2014

Year 1 children will love this story. The format is not very large, although the text in the book itself is quite a good size. If you use a visualizer, the class will be able to follow the text easily.
Narrative stories with familiar settings
Authors: Hoad Elizabeth
Published: May 2014

This article focuses on the story Traction Man Is Here, by Mini Grey, as the children will be able to relate to the familiar setting and themes of the story.
Halloween special: Spooky Hollow Hall
Authors: Croft Sue
Published: May 2014

Seat the children in a ring.
Making maths fun
Authors: Waites David
Published: May 2014

What are the benefits of early engagement with maths, and how can integrating ICT into the subject help to develop understanding and competency later on?
How to make the most of the outdoors
Authors: Harries Judith
Published: May 2014

‘Go and play outside′, ‘it′s play time’ and ‘letting off steam’ are all familiar phrases associated with physical development and the outdoor environment. We see the opportunity for free play, running around, climbing equipment, chasing games, trying out sports as natural uses of the outdoor area. Extend this into yoga, strengthening muscles and physical skills, developing coordination and understanding how the body works.
Springtime rhymes
Authors: Croft Sue
Published: May 2014

Read the poem for day 1: ′It ′s springtime ′. •Talk with the children about the things happening in each verse. •Talk about young creatures that are born in springtime. Show pictures and photographs from books and the internet.
A breath of fresh air
Authors: Thornton Stephnaie
Published: May 2014

As summer approaches, Stephnaie Thornton asks: can we encourage children to play more in the great outdoors?
Are you ready? We're going on a trip!
Authors: Croft Sue
Published: May 2014

Aim: To learn a song, and use sounds expressively to heighten the effect of the words.
Make the most of their solar learning power
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

This month we will be taking the opportunity to get out of the classroom with a series of activities inspired by our closest star-the sun.
Being kind to pets
Authors: Hammond Paula
Published: May 2014

The story below is all about how a pet dog loves his owner. In this assembly, children are encouraged to remember to be nice to their pets
Shirley Hughes' Alfie and the Birthday Surprise
Authors: Rhodes Liz
Published: May 2014

Although the book itself is probably suitable for year 1 children, the details of the story make it a good subject for study by year 2. If you use it with a visualizer they will all be able to follow the text easily, although the text in the book itself is quite a good size.
Getting to grips with science: Changes
Authors: Graham Jo
Published: May 2014

Change is a powerful concept. If something is always there and always the same, why bother to find out about it or try to explain it? When something changes, however, our interest is captured. Noticing and explaining changes can be a great way to unleash children′s curiosity and awaken imaginations.
Great inventors: Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Authors: Davis John
Published: May 2014

The engineer, builder and technologist Isambard Kingdom Brunel is the first individual to feature in a new series about the contribution made to our everyday lives by ground-breaking inventors. The activities described are cross-curricular in nature including elements of mathematics, science, history and design and technology. They should also involve plenty of opportunities for children to work co-operatively and to hone up the key literacy skills of speaking and listening.
Fostering happiness
Authors: Thornton Stephanie
Published: May 2014

As we move from a focus on wealth to happiness, is it realistic to teach happiness in the classroom?
A multilingual classroom
Authors: Francis-Pester Dawn
Published: May 2014

Research shows that speaking another language can bring many benefits. How can we ease the transition of community language speakers into the primary classroom?
Great inventors: Thomas Alva Eddison
Authors: Davis John
Published: May 2014

Thomas Alva Edison, a pioneer in the field of electric lighting, is the second in a series featuring the contribution made to our everyday lives by ground−breaking inventors.
Justgiving for schools Gift Aid made easy
Authors: Griggs Amy
Published: May 2014

Many people have heard of Justgiving − since its launch in 2001, it has become well−known as a website which enables ordinary people to raise extraordinary amounts of money for charity. However, only a small proportion of schools have joined up so far. Amy Griggs interviewed head of charity marketing James Casey and found out what Justgiving could offer your school.
EU funding Case studies
Authors: Peden Katie
Published: May 2014

In February we examined some European Union funding initiatives for schools. Katie Peden takes a look at some of the benefits of the new Lifelong Learning and Youth in Action programmes and talks to some of the schools that have taken advantage of the money on offer.
A token gesture Vouchers: The pros and cons
Authors: Youngman Angela
Published: May 2014

Angela Youngman takes a look at the range of vouchers that schools can collect and considers whether the benefits outweigh the cost in time, effort and overall value.
Grants for Scotland The Robertson Trust
Authors: Maiden Andrew
Published: May 2014

Andrew Maiden highlights what the Robertson Trust (www.robertsontrust.org.uk) can offer schools in terms of funding.
Eco-Schools The global footprint
Authors: Baker Shari
Published: May 2014

Shari Baker takes a look at the services available to help schools understand how a global footprint is measured and where to access funding and support to help them bring their consumption in line with sustainable development.
Under the hammer Auctions: A double-edged sword
Authors: Gower Barry
Published: May 2014

Barry Gower suggests some innovative ways of obtaining Gift Aid for your school.
Don't give, sell! From car boots to eBay
Authors: Gower Barry
Published: May 2014

With Christmas out of the way, Barry Gower suggests some innovative ways of turning unwanted presents into hard cash and applying Gift Aid to school sales.
Eco-power Gift-Aid from recycling
Authors: Gower Barry
Published: May 2014

Barry Gower explains how you can use old mobile phones and print cartridges to raise valuable funds for your school.
An active approach Childhood obesity
Authors: Baker Shari
Published: May 2014

Shari Baker takes a look at the funding and support available to help get children active again, and discusses some alternative ideas that may help schools incorporate healthy lifestyles within the curriculum.
Sportsmatch:Sporting chances
Authors: Maiden Andrew
Published: May 2014

Schools that are active in their association with accredited sports clubs could find their sports schemes enhanced by government-funded schemes.
Waspinator: The next best sting!
Authors: Youngman Angela
Published: May 2014

Angela Youngman profiles one of the more unusual products available for raising school funds.
Futurebuilders; Going public
Authors: Maiden Andrew
Published: May 2014

Futurebuilders is a government programme that helps frontline third-sector organisations to build their capacity to help their public service delivery. Andrew Maiden reports on funding and loan opportunities.
Together again; Holding a school reunion
Authors: Maiden Andrew
Published: May 2014

School reunion parties can be an extremely valuable basis to begin or enhance your alumni relations programme and kick off a capital fundraising appeal.
Right from the start: The secrets of good planning
Authors: David Anthony
Published: May 2014

Anthony David, an experienced school fundraiser, gives some practical tips on starting off your academic year on the right financial foot.
Professional fundraisers: Fighting the financial crisis
Authors: Annings Clare
Published: May 2014

School fundraiser Clare Annings discusses the benefits of establishing a development office.
Grants Available
Authors: Bostock Nick
Published: May 2014

The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) is offering six education grants to support imaginative teaching and learning about architecture and the design and use of buildings and public spaces.
Different approaches Finding the perfect match
Authors: Baker Shari
Published: May 2014

This month, Shari Baker discusses partnership funding and answers some common questions about the application process.
Different approaches Not such a lottery
Authors: Baker Shari
Published: May 2014

In this issue, Shari Baker discusses the very specific process of applications to more mainstream funding organisations, such as Lotteries.
A worldly affair: Bringing culture to school
Authors: Kirby Dahlian
Published: May 2014

Dahlian Kirby explains how you can run fundraisers that will bring the school, parents and community working together.
Political focus: Pupil premiums
Authors: Maiden Andrew
Published: May 2014

Dorothy Lepkowska puts this issue under the spotlight and considers how each main political party proposes to close up the achievement gap between children from different backgrounds.
Academies and Free Schools Friends or foe?
Authors: Lepkowska Dorothy
Published: May 2014

What will the Government's plans for academies and free schools mean in practice? Dorothy Lepkowska reports.
Parents as partners Forming a healthy Association
Authors: David Anthony
Published: May 2014

An active Parent Association is attractive and can be a powerful word-of-mouth advocate of the school, writes Anthony David.
Profit or loss? The demise of Becta
Authors: Lepkowska Dorothy
Published: May 2014

Becta's closure will cut £80 million from this financial year's government budget, but many are mourning its loss, as the organisation has provided valuable, and necessary services to schools. Dorothy Lepkowska reports
Planning for sunnier times Raise the school profile
Authors: Maiden Andrew
Published: May 2014

Proposals to launch a major capital campaign at the height of a recession may seem an unlikely strategy, yet now is the perfect time to make long-term plans to meet your school's future needs, writes Andrew Maiden.
Knowing the ropes:The Gift Aid Scheme
Authors: Hellings Jane , Hadley David , Smith Kingston
Published: May 2014

It was said that they would not affect the frontline services, but the Government's cutbacks have certainly impacted on schools, causing concern to many working in the education sector. Dorothy Lepkowska reports.
Be prepared… Putting your plan into action
Authors: David Anthony
Published: May 2014

With the current financial climate casting a shadow over future funding sources, now is the time to concentrate on planning a financially sustainable future for your school. Anthony David explains how to get the best out of your fundraising action plan.
A knock-on effect The impact assessment
Authors: Lepowska Dorothy
Published: May 2014

What are the financial implications of the new academies, in relation to local authority maintained schools? Dorothy Lepowska investigates.
Wanna get ahead? Tips on effective networking
Authors: Bannister Nick , Gillhespy Nicky
Published: May 2014

In his regular column Nick Bannister invites school business management experts to share five pieces of advice. This month, school business manager Nicky Gillhespy shares her pearls of wisdom.
Children's Liver Disease Foundation
Authors: Arkley Catherine
Published: May 2014

In this fifth article in the series profiling charities and organizations pertinent to gastrointestinal nursing, Catherine Arkley introduces the Children's Liver Disease Foundation, an organization dedicated to fighting childhood liver disease.
GIN lives on!
Authors: Norton Christine
Published: May 2014

GIN has not closed! Contrary to an earlier communication to subscribers, the journal is continuing under new ownership. The Editorial Board are delighted that MA Healthcare Ltd have taken over the title and are fully committed to continuing with its success. Welcome to Asa Bailey as the new Editor, and huge thanks to Karen Birmingham who did such a great job as the Editor for the first 3 years of GIN. We look forward to working with the new team at MA Healthcare Ltd, who we know are very excited and committed to maintaining the journal′s standards and taking it forward into the future.
Understanding pelvic floor dysfunction and its relevance to colerectal nursing
Authors: Porrett Theresa
Published: May 2014

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common condition affecting one−third of the adult female population. The condition is associated with multiple problems of the pelvic floor including faecal incontinence, obstructed defaecation, prolapse, urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction. PFD is associated with stigma, embarrassment and a delay in seeking medical help. Nationally there are gaps in the provision of women′s healthcare services with functional (benign) conditions such as PFD having very low, or possibly no, priority when compared with cancer services. It is often the nurse in whom patients confide these ‵embarrassing′ symptoms; without a nursing understanding of the complexity of the problem, women will continue to have their symptoms treated in isolation. The nurse is fundamental in the drive to develop specific PFD services ensuring that women receive the multiprofessional input they require. Equally the nurse is pivotal in ensuring that women who present to nurse−led services receive holistic assessment, thus allowing women to discuss and receive support for symptoms or problems which they might have considered not worthy of medical help.
How will it affect me and my life? Colostomy
Authors: Whitehead Christine
Published: May 2014

These are nicely presented patient information booklets which are written in clear and sometimes rather simplistic English. Presented in A5 size and only about 2 pages long, they have the distinction of being approved by the plain English campaign. They are designed for patients and the information in the booklet is easy to read and absorb, not too much, not too little, covering all that the stoma nurse needs to discuss with patients so can be used as good back-up reading for patients to take away from a consultation.