Living and Non-Living Things Two weeks ago, I visited Solebay Primary Academy – one of Paradigm Trust’s primary schools in … More

I put this together in the summer of 2021 and published it on this site (here). I’m using it next … More

We talk about energy all of the time. We all have an idea of what energy is, sometimes several conflicting … More

At the start of a school year, it is common for class teachers to set a baseline task. These serve … More

Explicit instruction has a negative reputation in primary science. I often hear or read about explicit instruction described as ‘drill … More

There is a bush on my run covered in lichen. When the sun shines on it in the winter, the … More