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This guide charts the NQT's next steps in teaching from finishing a teacher training programme, through to the probationary year, and then into the comparatively settled routine of the second and third years of teaching.
Suitable for all new teachers in secondary schools, this book aims to: help with...

Discover why fireflies flash and how they live secret lives underground before coming out to fill the evening with their glimmers of light. The book will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment...
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
NFER Getting to grips with assessment
This is a useful and very readable leaflet for an overview of assessment, which helps you to consider how and why you are assessing students.
It is important to ensure that assessment activities are valid: that is, that they assess what you intend to assess. On page 2 you'll find a good set of things to...
Two resources from SMILE Mathematics containing a number of good ideas for use in the classroom. Each case study is accompanied by at least one commentary from a teacher explaining how they used the idea. Each activity has information about how long the activity will last, what preparation is required, what...
Nice Ideas in One Place: Volume One
The first of two volumes, from SMILE mathematics, of useful and interesting activities covering a wide range of mathematical themes. Teachers describe the ways in which they have used the ideas in the classroom and provide a number of tips and suggestions to help vary...
Nice Ideas in One Place: Volume Two
The second of two volumes, from SMILE mathematics, of useful and interesting activities covering a wide range of mathematical themes. Teachers describe the ways in which they have used the ideas in the classroom and provide a number of tips and suggestions to help vary...
A kaleidosphere demonstrating the use of mirrors to produce the optical illusion of infinity.
This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.