Teach Primary Magazine V.14 No.2 Vorige editie

I’d like to kick off this issue by saying a big thank you to my colleague Jerome Smail for steering the good ship Teach Primary while I have been on maternity leave. Returning to thinking about education after a year in baby world has illustrated to me that teaching, perhaps more than any other profession, is at once constantly evolving, while also remaining much the same. While I’m getting back up to speed with the latest classroom trends and new government diktats, it’s safe to say that across the country, you all continue to do what you do best: getting on with teaching kids new stuff, motivating them to learn and supporting them with life’s challenges, both big and small. It’s those everyday teaching moments and insights that we’re celebrating in this issue. On a subject very close to my heart, on page 38 Emma Mallett advises teachers returning from maternity leave on making a smooth transition back to the world of work. There are also tips on building solid relationships with parents, courtesy of Steph Caswell on page 30, while Lindsey Marsh shares guidance on organising a fundraiser for your school, on page 43. The curriculum is under the microscope on page 53, as Steven Caldwell makes his Teach Primary debut by imparting knowledge on building solid history content. Our subject special this month is music, with a section packed with practical advice on such diverse topics as ukelele lessons from Tom Gates author Liz Pichon (page 94), to preparing for an Ofsted ‘deep dive’ on the subject (Elizabeth Stafford, page 91). I hope you enjoy this issue.