9 Acts of Kindness in the Classroom for World Kindness Day

World kindness day is celebrated every year on 13th November and is typically a day where participants attempt to make the world a better place by promoting acts of kindness. We’ve been encouraging schools to take part in Kindness Day UK, as just one simple act of kindness can go a long way. So, to
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How to Care for your Desk Plant

Owning an office plant can be really fulfilling, and not just because of the benefits that it may bring. The ritual of taking care of your very own living plant every day, and the beautiful aesthetics of having a green space can also bring you lots of excitement at work. Placing a small plant on
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10 Essential Bonfire Safety Tips for 2019

It’s that time of year again! Tonight, an array of fireworks will be lighting up our skies to produce a beautifully lit spectacle to watch with friends and family. While fireworks can be one of the most exciting things about Bonfire Night, they can also be dangerous. It’s estimated that there are more than 40,000
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Top 3 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Halloween

Halloween is just one day away and that means plenty of Brits will be going all-out on spooky costumes, fancy dress themed parties and trick or treating. But while Halloween can be one of the most exciting holidays of the year, it can also be one of the most wasteful. Plastic sweet wrappers, disposable accessories
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Top 5 Roald Dahl Books for Teachers

As a man who truly believed that “a little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men”, Roald Dahl was not shy of a little whimsy and, as a result, his books have captured the imagination of generations of children and adults alike. As Roald Dahl day is just around the corner, we
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Your First Day as a Teaching Assistant

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10 Books to Keep Children Aged 8-12 Reading (2019)

Between the ages of 8 and 12, most children are developing their own tastes in fiction and becoming fluent readers. At this crucial stage, it is more important than ever to keep them interested in literature and reading regularly; or they could be in danger of losing the habit and giving up on books altogether.
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Coping with Teacher Workloads: How to Maintain your Work-Life Balance

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is extremely important. Not only for our mental health but also to increase productivity and just general job satisfaction. While many of your friends and family may envy you for your 3 o’clock finish and 6 weeks off in the summer, they don’t realise that almost a third of teachers