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Stop Solving So Quickly: Why Year 6 Pupils Need More Time to Notice

Slowing down to spot patterns helps Year 6 pupils build deeper fluency, reasoning and confidence beyond SATs.

Making Thinking Visible: Using Think Aloud in Reading

Kat Branco explores how teachers can use 'Think Aloud' to reveal reading strategies and make thinking visible to pupils

Harnessing Emerging Technologies Without Losing the Power of Text

Using challenging texts in foundation subjects as gateways to deeper knowledge, engagement and disciplinary thinking development

Leading Teaching and Learning: From Reflection to Impact

Laying the Foundations for Talk from Reception to Year 1

Developing talk routines within direct instruction can support confident communication from Reception to Year 1.

Building Bridges to Meaning: Background Knowledge in Reading

Providing scaffolds to anticipate barriers like background knowledge is crucial to reading comprehension.