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How to Get Ahead Over Half Term: Simple Lesson Prep Tips for Teachers

Half term is an important opportunity for teachers to switch off, rest and recharge. But for many teachers, it can also be helpful to spend a small amount of time getting organised for the weeks ahead — particularly if it means avoiding a stressful Sunday evening before returning to school. The key...

How to Assess Prior Knowledge at the Start of a New Topic

Before beginning a new topic, it can be useful to understand what pupils already know. Prior knowledge influences how pupils understand and connect new information. If teachers know what pupils already understand — and where misconceptions exist — they can make better decisions about what needs to b...

How Digital Resources Can Support Cover Lessons

Cover lessons are a normal part of school life, but preparing meaningful work for pupils when a teacher is absent can create additional pressure for already busy staff. Whether an absence is planned or unexpected, the challenge remains the same: how can schools make sure pupils continue learning whe...

How to Make Geography Lessons More Interactive

Geography is a subject full of opportunities for exploration. From volcanoes and extreme weather to population change, ecosystems and coastal landscapes, Geography helps pupils understand the world around them. But engaging pupils is not simply about choosing an interesting topic. Making Geography l...

How to Choose High-Quality Teaching Resources Online

There are more teaching resources available online than ever before. For teachers, this can be incredibly useful — but it can also make finding the right resource surprisingly time-consuming. A quick search for a worksheet, lesson activity or revision resource can return hundreds of options, all var...

10 Ways to Save Time When Planning Lessons

Lesson planning is an essential part of teaching, but it can also take up a significant amount of time outside the classroom. From finding suitable teaching resources and creating activities to preparing questions, homework and assessments, planning a single lesson can quickly turn into a much bigge...

Introducing Teachily — Everything You Need to Teach, In One Place

Meet Teachily — the UK teaching platform with 1,000+ curriculum resources, 8 AI lesson tools, and a school dashboard for KS3 and KS4. Here’s everything it offers and what’s coming next.