Awarded an OBE for Services to Education, Clive Davies has designed and built these schemes around progression and enquiry. Focus Education resources are of the highest educational quality.

Focus Education

Pzaz is a specialist, primary science provider, with schemes written for the non-specialist primary teacher. Created by a science education expert, Pzaz covers every statement of the National Curriculum for Reception to Year 6.

Reception - Year 6, Science

Pzaz

VotesforSchools provides award-winning PSHE resources to prompt discussion on challenging issues. Young people learn about everything from politics to climate change to ensure they have an informed opinion of the world, and are equipped with all they need to know when they leave school.

Years 1-6, PSHE

Votes For Schools

Created by primary specialists, Teacher of Primary offers a bank of in-depth, highly specialised lessons so that schools and teachers can focus on the particular learning goals of their setting.

EYFS-Year 6, Maths, English & Science

Teacher of Primary

PE Resources Bank firmly believes in the power of Physical Education and transforming young people’s lives. PE Resources Bank aims to provide high quality teaching materials for staff to use and promote a genuine love for learning. 

PE Resources Bank

Master The Curriculum

Striver

KS2 Gems

Guinea Pig Education

Livello is a specialist literary provider, they offer half-termly units built around highly engaging and exciting books that will inspire a love of reading while teaching comprehension, grammar and composition. Start from the books they love, succeed with strategies from Livello.

Years 1-6, English

Livello

Learning Mole uses fun and engaging animations to capture childrenâ€™s imagination and inspire curiosity. Use Learning Moleâ€™s videos as a perfect jumping off point to start great discussions and stimulate learning.

EYFS-Year 6, Maths, English, Topic & PSHE

Learning Mole

Music Playtime has been created by a Key Stage 1 and Early Years Music education specialist. The schemes are built in recognition of the fact that most primary teachers are not music specialists. Access the knowledge and the ideas you need to feel confident teaching music.

Music Playtime

1Decision

Active Music Digital

All Aboard Learning

Flashcards to add to your GCSE and A-Level revision lessons.

Years 10-13, Various

Quizlet

Sir Linkalot is the award-winning future of spelling. Students learn to spell any word they want from 'was' to 'onomatopoeia' by watching short, funny animations. Never fail a spelling test again!

Sir Linkalot

Get The Buzz! is a specialist in Maths Games for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Engaging maths games can help to build an enjoyment for maths and can consolidate learning so that all students are benefitting.

Years 1-6, Maths

Get The Buzz

All students can enjoy and improve their achievement in mathematics. It is no longer acceptable to say that only certain types of people can learn mathematics. Can Do Maths provides resources to support teachers and parents to help children and students believe they 'Can Do Maths'.

CanDo Maths

PlanBee is the hive of ready-to-use primary resources for KS1 and KS2, with time-saving resources for busy teachers!

KS1 & KS2

PlanBee

Max Maths is a specialist primary school maths provider that uses the Singapore Mastery Approach to follow the Cambridge Primary maths curriculum framework.

Max Maths

Everyone can do maths: Everyone can! White Rose is used in most UK Primary schools and is the most trusted primary maths provider in the UK. Everything White Rose offers is created by maths experts and directed at teachers using a mastery approach to teaching maths.

White Rose

Wonder teaching resource is a unit of work for the novel 'Wonder' by R J Palacio. The unit begins with an introduction to the author and book before closely focusing on the text. It contains 47 lessons which explore the text from Chapter One, 'August' to the end of the novel. The unit contains a range of teaching and learning activities including:     - Developing reading and vocabulary skills and building a personal dictionary   - Differentiated tasks (Gold, Silver and Bronze) to provide appropriate learning for all abilities   - Reading and comprehension tasks   - GPS activities that cover contractions, time adverbials, pronouns, homophones, synonyms and word classes   - Language study - comparing American English with British English   - Class discussion of key themes   - Character analysis   - Formal and informal writing   - Drama activities and ze framing.

Based on a Book

Wonder

The Twits by Roald Dahl is a nine lesson teaching unit which consists of a 87 slide PowerPoint presentation and a 13 worksheets.     The Twits (Roald Dahl) is a brilliant scheme of work for low ability learners featuring a series of detailed four part lessons designed to enhance and develop pupils' reading and understanding skills.     English Teaching Resources: The Twits (Roald Dahl) covers the key areas required by the National Curriculum at level 2/3 and includes a wide range of activities and lessons for pupils.     - A brief biography of The Twits author Roald Dahl with a short film about his life narrated by Michael Rosen   - A nine lesson scheme of work overview/plan using the four part lesson structure   - Exploring the text - making predictions using the title, blurb and front cover   - Descriptive writing study - creating character portraits using description from the text   - Analysis of key characters Mr Twit and Mrs Twit   - How Roald Dahl creates sympathy in the novel   - Storyboarding, comprehension questions and cloze exercises to consolidate understanding   - Writing empathetically as Muggle Wump the monkey   - Studying Roald Dahl's use of language - effective adjectives and verbs   - Understanding unfamiliar words - using a dictionary     Complete scheme of work overview - 87 slide PowerPoint - 13 pages of worksheets 

The Twits

A complete scheme of work for 2nd Grade. This scheme is based on the use of a high quality core text which drives the curriculum by making purposeful and interesting links with history, geography and science learning. Poetry is built in to each unit. Each unit is broadly 6 weeks with flexibility built in to extend, adapt activities or introduce alternative activities based on rigorous on-going assessment. Outcomes and objectives are clearly identified and activities planned to ensure that they are based on the Y3 learning. Attention has been paid to looking at progression within each objective, breaking them down into steps towards achieving the end of year learning. Toolkits are developed based on the objectives, skills and features needed to achieve the identified outcomes. These provide guidance and prompts for children to make independent choices when they write. Whilst there is a clear week by week sequence within each unit, skills, knowledge and understanding are built throughout the unit and provide the building blocks for the identified outcomes. There is a sharp focus on reading and the units offer questions and activities which may be used in whole class or guided reading lessons. The beginning of each unit concentrates on understanding, responding to and deepening understanding of the text. This focus continues with on-going reading activities matched to the identified reading objectives. Word detective work should be a focus throughout. Additional texts have also been suggested which may be used as class reads or as preferred. This is not a definitive list, but serves as a starting point to ensure that children experience a range of reading during the year. Suggested incidental writing opportunities are identified throughout which includes working with vocabulary and sentences as well as responding to the text so that children have many opportunities to practise and consolidate writing skills. Toolkits from previous units can be used and adapted for application writes. Grammar work is clearly identified with all grammar being taught purposefully, in context so that it can be used in the identified outcomes. Grammar taught early in the year may not always be identified in subsequent units, but activities from units may be used in context in subsequent units to revisit and consolidate learning as necessary. For example, the word ranking activity in Unit 1. Similarly, the vocabulary and grammar focused activities may also be used in context in other units. In addition, grammar games should be used to revisit and consolidate learning, including addressing any misconceptions or insecure learning from previous year groups. In general, a week has been allotted to the writing of extended texts. This allows time for the children to write, evaluate, redraft and proof read. Suggested prompts are provided for this, but should be adapted as appropriate.

2nd Grade - Scheme of Work - Focus English

A 2nd Grade unit based on the book Alice  created by Focus Education. Students use the focus text as a basis to develop their reading, writing and SPaG skills and engage with a range of comprehension and discussion based activities. This unit is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and uses an enquiry-approach to develop student progression.

Writing

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

Comprehension

Alice

A 2nd Grade unit based on the book The Firework Maker's Daughter  created by Focus Education. Students use the focus text as a basis to develop their reading, writing and SPaG skills and engage with a range of comprehension and discussion based activities. This unit is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and uses an enquiry-approach to develop student progression.

The Firework Maker's Daughter

A 2nd Grade unit based on the book Stone Age Boy and The Boy with the Bronze Axe created by Focus Education. Students use the focus text as a basis to develop their reading, writing and SPaG skills and engage with a range of comprehension and discussion based activities. This unit is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and uses an enquiry-approach to develop student progression.

Stone Age Boy and The Boy with the Bronze Axe

A 2nd Grade unit based on the book Secrets of a Sun King created by Focus Education. Students use the focus text as a basis to develop their reading, writing and SPaG skills and engage with a range of comprehension and discussion based activities. This unit is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and uses an enquiry-approach to develop student progression.

Secrets of a Sun King

A 2nd Grade unit based on the book The Abominables created by Focus Education. Students use the focus text as a basis to develop their reading, writing and SPaG skills and engage with a range of comprehension and discussion based activities. This unit is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and uses an enquiry-approach to develop student progression.

The Abominables

A 2nd Grade unit based on the book Greek Myths created by Focus Education. Students use the focus text as a basis to develop their reading, writing and SPaG skills and engage with a range of comprehension and discussion based activities. This unit is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and uses an enquiry-approach to develop student progression.

Greek Myths

A 2nd Grade unit based on the book Pugs of the Frozen North created by Focus Education. Students use the focus text as a basis to develop their reading, writing and SPaG skills and engage with a range of comprehension and discussion based activities. This unit is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and uses an enquiry-approach to develop student progression.

Pugs of the Frozen North

A 2nd Grade unit based on the book The Boy Who Grew Dragons created by Focus Education. Students use the focus text as a basis to develop their reading, writing and SPaG skills and engage with a range of comprehension and discussion based activities. This unit is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and uses an enquiry-approach to develop student progression.

The Boy Who Grew Dragons

A 2nd Grade unit based on the book The Flower created by Focus Education. Students use the focus text as a basis to develop their reading, writing and SPaG skills and engage with a range of comprehension and discussion based activities. This unit is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and uses an enquiry-approach to develop student progression.

The Flower

A 2nd Grade unit based on the book Orion and the Dark created by Focus Education. Students use the focus text as a basis to develop their reading, writing and SPaG skills and engage with a range of comprehension and discussion based activities. This unit is fully aligned with the National Curriculum and uses an enquiry-approach to develop student progression.

Orion and the Dark

Spellings - 4th Grade and 5th Grade enables teachers to assess spelling using words taken from the statutory spellings for 4th Grade and the 5th Grade as assessed in Elementary School . This teaching resource contains 10 spellings sets. Each set uses the words from the 4th Grade and 5th Grade National Curriculum. Each word is given within a sentence to enable children to contextualise each one.

Spelling

This teaching unit is made up of a series of progressive lessons designed to teach the features of autobiographical writing. All lessons have been put together using the four-part structure. 

Composition

Biography and Autobiography

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells Teaching resource based on the play of the 19th Century novel. Includes a 93 slide PowerPoint presentation, 14 lesson plans, a unit of work unit overview and 3 worksheets.     The resource follows the Oxford Playscripts drama interpretation of The Invisible Man and includes the following activities: - Investigating the cover and blurb; - How to write an extended response - Writing and redrafting skills - Character analysis - How to write an empathetic response - Understanding the P.A.F. of a text - Individual, pair and group tasks - Exploring the themes of The Invisible Man - storyboards and quizzes; - Exploring the context of The Invisible Man - H.G. Wells research task - Speaking and listening activities - Writing a review of The Invisible Man.

The Invisible Man

The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is an eight lesson 2nd Grade/4 teaching unit which consists of a 77 slide PowerPoint and a 15 worksheets.     The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to develop pupil knowledge and understanding of the novel's plot, characters, language and themes.     The Magic Finger (Roald Dahl) teaching resource includes teaching about plot, characters, themes and genre.    Exploring how Roald Dahl creates characters, Writing-frame to help children write about characters, Examining Roald Dahl's use of language in The Magic Finger (using effective verbs and adjectives), Creating; a comic strip version of The Magic Finger; to assess understanding of the plot, Tips for tackling new words.     Cross curricular - Endangered species and wild birds research and poster task (Geography, Citizenship, nature and the environment).

The Magic Finger

Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl contains a variety of lessons and activities designed to help children understand the book's plot, characters, language and themes. 'Fantastic Mr Fox' includes lessons about plot, characters, themes and genre. It contains writing frames to help children write about characters.

Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl

Come on a journey with a difference as the man pushes his mother in a wheel barrow, to smell the sea again. Travel from their home in the town, through the countryside to the coast - lots of opportunities to link learning to where you live or to a contrasting environment.    Livello adopts a thematic approach by using picture books and texts as an exciting springboard for learning. "Livello Modules' innovative and proven approach will help teachers to take their teaching from good to great by giving them a secure and supportive starting point from which to build exciting lessons."

Module 1 - Inspired by: The Man Whose Mother Was A Pirate by Margaret Mahy - Reading

This quirky book, in typical Mini Grey style, takes a group of toys on an exciting journey to space. One toy takes a lead to reassure the others and help them through the experience. Livello adopts a thematic approach by using picture books and texts as an exciting springboard for learning."Livello Modules' innovative and proven approach will help teachers to take their teaching from good to great by giving them a secure and supportive starting point from which to build exciting lessons."

Module 2 - Inspired by: Toys in Space by Mini Grey - Reading

Which is the dream and which is 'reality'? The Emperor lives in a fantastical world that "will haunt the dreamscapes of wide-eyed boys of all ages." (Observer) Calculate the distance up the Pointy tree, investigate the power of language as you follow the Emperor on his dragon hunt.    Livello adopts a thematic approach by using picture books and texts as an exciting springboard for learning. "Livello Modules' innovative and proven approach will help teachers to take their teaching from good to great by giving them a secure and supportive starting point from which to build exciting lessons."

Module 4 - Inspired by: The Emperor of Absurdia by Chris Riddell - Reading

An interesting take on the classic Romeo and Juliet story, or West Side Story theme. Two young cats Â fall in love but their families hate each other. How will they bring their families together? Includes reasons to look at an issue from someone else's point of view.    Livello adopts a thematic approach by using picture books and texts as an exciting springboard for learning. "Livello Modules' innovative and proven approach will help teachers to take their teaching from good to great by giving them a secure and supportive starting point from which to build exciting lessons."

Module 5 - Inspired by: The Whisperer by Nick Butterworth

Harry the harbour mouse is heartbroken when his boat is dashed and smashed on the dangerous, mean old rocks - the terrible Jaggedy Daggers! But just as the sea brings mischief, it brings surprises too . . .    Livello adopts a thematic approach by using picture books and texts as an exciting springboard for learning. "Livello Modules' innovative and proven approach will help teachers to take their teaching from good to great by giving them a secure and supportive starting point from which to build exciting lessons."

Module 6 - Inspired by: Harry and the Jaggedy Daggers by Jan Fearnley - Reading

The illustrations in this book provide a rich context for many avenues of exploration. The many performers at the circus come from countries all around the world, offering a starting point for geographical study. Design clown outfits and decide on the key elements of a successful circus.    Livello adopts a thematic approach by using picture books and texts as an exciting springboard for learning. "Livello Modules' innovative and proven approach will help teachers to take their teaching from good to great by giving them a secure and supportive starting point from which to build exciting lessons."

Module 3 - Inspired by: Circus! by Peter Spiers - Reading

Biography and Autobiography - Lesson 3 - Roald Dahl Family Tree

Pronouns: English Teaching resource     2nd Grade/4 English programme of study - Writing - composition: evaluate and edit by: proposing changes to grammar and vocabulary to improve consistency, including the accurate use of pronouns in sentences     2nd Grade/4 English programme of study - Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation: develop their understanding of the concepts set out in English appendix 2 by: choosing nouns or pronouns appropriately for clarity and cohesion and to avoid repetition.     'Pronouns' is an English teaching resource that explains how to use pronouns to improve written work. It is an ideal teaching aid to use during a lesson covering the year 3/4 English curriculum objectives listed above.     'Pronouns' is an engaging 20 slide PowerPoint presentation that includes: definition of a pronoun how to use pronouns to improve your writing class activity with accompanying worksheet 1 further worksheet.

Grammar

Pronouns

2nd Grade / 3rd Grade English Teaching Resources: Collective Nouns     This teaching resource can be used to teach pupils about collective nouns. English Teaching Resources: Collective Nouns includes a bright and colorful 32 slide PowerPoint presentation and two accompanying worksheets to help consolidate understanding. 

Collective Nouns

The Prefix 're-' - 2nd Grade and 4; (16-slide PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets)    This differentiated teaching resource introduces 2nd Grade/4 learners to prefixes with a focus on the prefix 're'. It includes a definition of the prefix 're' with examples, whole-class activities and three differentiated worksheets to assess understanding. (remove - used in relation to 'full coverage') answer keys are included.

Prefixes & Suffixes

The Prefix 're-'

Time Conjunctions - 2nd Grade and 4 (19-slide PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets)    This lesson introduces the concept of time conjunctions. Children learn what they are, then practice using them in sentences. There are a range of whole-group activities which pupils can complete before attempting the differentiated individual worksheets where they match sentences, choose suitable time conjunctions and write sentences of their own.

Time Conjunctions

The Prefix 'sub-' - 2nd Grade and 4; (16-slide PowerPoint and 3 differentiated worksheets).    This differentiated teaching resource introduces 2nd Grade/4 learners to prefixes with a focus on the prefix 'sub'. It includes a definition and explanation of the prefix 'sub', whole-class activities and three differentiated worksheets to put children's understanding into practice. (remove - used in relation to 'full coverage') answer keys are also included. 

The Prefix 'sub-'

Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)