Monthly Archives: April 2009

Primary Curriculum Review

Sir Jim Rose has published the final report of his Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum , which you can download from here. Look out for the enhanced role of ICT, which he recommends becomes part of the new core of … Continue reading

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KS2 classrooms

A number of primary schools have decided to use the full SLG product for their older pupils rather than the primary product. This can be very successful, as demonstrated by Clunbury pupils at the ICT conference (though schools need to … Continue reading

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Cyberbullying of school staff

Following a number of incidents nationwide of members of staff being attacked online, there is a new DCSF publication available from here called Cyberbullying: supporting school staff It includes information on the following What is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying and the law … Continue reading

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Futurelab April Newsletter

Futurelab’s latest newsletter is available online.  Particularly interesting are the handbook for leaders on Curriculum and Teaching Innovation and the web article on the use of PSP across the curriculum in The Ridings School, Halifax where the technology is engaging … Continue reading

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ICT conference – Clunbury Primary

We hope to post a series of reports from the ICT conference over the next few days. I’d like to start by thanking the pupils and staff of Clunbury School for providing a fantastic workshop on their use of the … Continue reading

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i-board Easter activities

i-board are offering 6 free activites for Easter suitable for KS1 and early KS2. They are free to use and available here. They are creative, pattern making activities, some themed around Easter. Simply go to the library area of the … Continue reading

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