Useful links
We try to keep our links up to date. Please contact us if there are any errors, or if there are useful sites that you think we should have included.
Create an effective learning environment
www.teachernet.gov.uk has pages on behaviour management include lots of good advice. See also Peer Mentoring: a Resource Pack for Schools
www.circle-time.co.uk/site/things_to_try/ Useful resources around the learning environment and positive behaviour management. Lots of free resources to try out.
www.behaviour4learning.ac.uk/
www.archive.org/details/Maintain1947 13 minute film made in 1947 showing a teacher failing to get his pupils working through punishment, and succeeding when using effective teaching and learning.
www.dfes.gov.uk/bullying useful resources on bullying can be found at
www.parentscentre.gov.uk
www.learningandteaching.info/teaching/layout.htm gives you ideas on classroom layout.
Teach effectively
www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/resourcematerials Free resources to support lesson planning
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes3/ Over 2000 lesson plans covering key stages 1 – 3.
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primaryframeworks/mathematics/planning/ Schemes for primary maths detailing objectives and assessment for learning, and a range of activities.
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primaryframeworks/literacy/planning/ Framework for primary English literacy detailing with detailed information about objectives, assessment, activities and targets.
www.tes.co.uk/resources/ Lesson plans for all key stages. Choose your subject from the options on the left and filter your search by lesson plan.
www.cilt.org.uk/publications/curriculumguides.htm
www.assetlanguages.org.uk/
These both help in planning language learning, with detailed curriculum guides for community languages.
Record progress and achievement
www.tes.co.uk/resources Free resource search engine for assessment and record sheets, level descriptors, target cards and plenty of other useful teaching resources.
Choose the right resources
tre.ngfl.gov.uk The Teacher Resource Exchange (TRE) is a moderated database of resources and activities created by teachers.
www.qca.org.uk/qca_4339.aspx for materials that support assessment for learning, and provides links to tasks that may help teachers with planning for progression.
www.icteachers.co.uk/resources/resources_home.htm Free resources available to download. The Assessment, Maths and Science links take you to various assessment and recording resources.
www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/resourcematerials/
www.nc.uk.net
www.teachingideas.co.uk/
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
www.skoolzone.co.uk/
www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk has a directory of children’s scrap stores across the UK. Membership is open to groups working in creative play, care, and educational settings.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/ The Twenty Four Hour Museum is a website that is full of ideas for learning in museums and galleries. You can search the 24 hour museum by city, date, and topic to find an exhibition or event near you.
Plan and develop your organisation
www.vas.org.uk/info4.html Information about management committees and a model constitution that you can adapt for your school visit.
www.acas.org.uk gives a comprehensive overview of promoting equal opportunities.
www.canonburyprimaryschool.co.uk/16307/index.html is an excellent example of a school’s equal opportunities policy.
www.askncvo.org.uk has more information on employment law and equal opportunities.
www.planware.org gives advice on business planning.
Work with other organisations
www.continyou.org.uk/extendedservices
www.cilt.org.uk
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
www.urbanforum.org.uk supplies information and support for the development of regional voluntary sector networks.
Consult monitor and evaluate
www.consultingpupils.co.uk/ University of Cambridge study on Consulting Pupils about Teaching and Learning, containing newsletters, publications and toolkits.
www.nya.org.uk/hearbyright Hear by Right is a tried and tested standards framework to assess and improve practice and policy on the active involvement of children and young people.
www.teachernet.gov.uk/docbank Good case study on Consulting Parents
Select and support staff and volunteers
www.lvsc.org.uk keeps you up-to-date on current employment. This guide is specially designed for small organisations.
www.crb.gov.uk/ for support and advice on identifying candidates who may be unsuitable to work with children.
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/askncvo/ has information on legal advice, equal opportunities and volunteering.
Volunteering websites:
Community Service Volunteers: www.csv.org.uk
Duke of Edinburgh award www.theaward.org/
Volunteering England: www.volunteering.org.uk
Make sure children are safe
www.hse.gov.uk/smallbusinesses/gettingstarted.htm has a free guide for small businesses, including two ready-made forms for a risk assessment and a health and safety policy
www.nspcc.org.uk/
Manage finances wisely
www.cash-online.org.uk works with many supplementary schools and small charities across London, and run training courses in many areas.
www.communityaccounting.org helps to develop, promote and support community accountancy services throughout the UK.
Partnerships
