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Subject knowledge boosters
Over the course of your training you will be given a good foundation in to developing your subject knowledge, with particular emphasis on the core subjects. Our subject knowledge boosters provide you that little extra when you need it most.
Maths problems explained
Watch these worked solution videos to get your head around key mathematical processes. They have been illustrated and talked through by Derek Haylock himself.
The big ideas in maths
Understanding maths means understanding the big ideas. Here’s a free resource to help you do just that.
Handy hints
Lose yourself in a world of maths fun by checking out our author Ed Southall’s website. You’ll find helpful blogs, maths problems, past exam papers, maths Mr Men, humour and much more.
English knowledge audit
There'll be some things you know, some things you don't. Test your knowledge to find out where your strengths lie.
Take the spag quiz
Grammar, punctuation and spelling is an important component of the curriculum. How good is your subject knowledge? Try this short quiz to find out
Science experiments
Explore some key science principles and how to put them into practice in the classroom with these activities and videos.
Science jargon
Know you’re ‘asteroid’ from your ‘wavelength’? Build your knowledge with this glossary of science terms.
A brief history
Check out our quick and accessible history timeline for primary schools, or learn how to teach concepts of chronology and change with an excerpt from James Percival's Understanding & Teaching Primary History.
Languages in primary school
Read a free sample chapter on how teaching and learning languages benefits a school and its children.
Teaching primary music
Learn about different musical technologies in a sample of Alison Daubney's great guide to teaching music in primary schools.
Teaching physical education
Use this helpful lesson planner from Julia Lawrence's Teaching Primary Physical Education to ensure you're prepared for any "curveballs" thrown your way.
Let's talk about P-S-H-E
PSHE education is an important area and perhaps one you may not pay as much attention to as you should during your teacher training. We encourage you to read this chapter for an inintial introduction to PSHE so you go in to schools with key theoretical foundations and ideas.