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Welcome to the Lead and Learn Hub — a trusted space for school leaders and teachers. Explore a growing collection of CPD training packs, writing units, and classroom resources designed to support both leadership development and effective teaching. Created by an experienced teacher and school leader with over 20 years in education, and a holder of the NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship), every resource is thoughtfully designed, classroom-tested, and ready to use.

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Welcome to the Lead and Learn Hub — a trusted space for school leaders and teachers. Explore a growing collection of CPD training packs, writing units, and classroom resources designed to support both leadership development and effective teaching. Created by an experienced teacher and school leader with over 20 years in education, and a holder of the NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship), every resource is thoughtfully designed, classroom-tested, and ready to use.

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Year 5/6 Narrative Writing Unit – Defeating a Monster (4 Weeks of Complete Planning + Resources)
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Year 5/6 Narrative Writing Unit – Defeating a Monster (4 Weeks of Complete Planning + Resources)

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Save hours of planning with this complete 4-week narrative writing unit for Year 5/6 based on a ‘defeating a monster’ story structure. This highly engaging Roman-themed unit includes model texts, VIPERS comprehension, and daily PowerPoints, designed to improve vocabulary, sentence structure, and story craft. This resource follows a clear progression from imitation to innovation to independent writing and publishing. Ideal for Talk for Writing-style classrooms. This pack includes: 4 weeks (20 lessons) of detailed daily lesson plans Grammar and punctuation focus: fronted adverbials, suspense devices, similes, paragraphs and dialogue Engaging model text: ‘The Beast of Vesuvius’ and innovated version ‘The Curse of the Colosseum’ Full teacher modelling script for shared writing Pupil boxing-up grids, comprehension questions and answers Editing checklist for peer and self-review Differentiation for AEN, EAL and greater depth pupils 20-slide PPT lessons with grammar starters, modelling and success criteria Fully editable and printable Word and PowerPoint files Perfect for busy teachers wanting high-quality narrative writing outcomes without starting from scratch. If you like this resource please see my other writing units and CPD training for busy leaders! Please also leave a review it would be greatly appreciated.
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Titanic Writing Bundle – Flashback Tale & Biography Unit (Year 5/6, Model Texts, PPTs, Comprehension, Widgit)
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Titanic Writing Bundle – Flashback Tale & Biography Unit (Year 5/6, Model Texts, PPTs, Comprehension, Widgit)

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Two complete upper Key stage two writing units based on the story of the Titanic, bundled together to save time and boost writing outcomes. Perfect for Year 5 or Year 6, these structured narrative and non-fiction units include everything you need to teach engaging, high-quality writing through a historical lens. ✅ What is Included: Unit 1: Titanic Flashback Narrative Model text: A Night to Remember Innovated version: A Silent Goodbye Grammar: ellipses, dashes, fronted adverbials, expanded noun phrases Widget-supported version for accessibility Figurative language support Comprehension + answer sheets Story planner, boxed-up grid, vocabulary banks 📚 Unit 2: Titanic Biography Writing Model text: The Unsinkable Molly Brown Innovated text: Eva Hart A Survivor Story Full model script for teachers Boxing-up grid, vocabulary magpie sheet Titanic survivor fact files (differentiated) Grammar: time adverbials, present perfect, formal tone Power point slides for all 3 weeks (imitation, innovation, independent writing) Why teachers love this bundle: Fully editable and ready to use Aligned with Key stage two National Curriculum objectives Combines rich historical content with strong writing outcomes Great for inspections, observations, cross-curricular learning, and writing moderation Ideal for: Year 5 / Year 6 | Narrative & Non-Fiction Units | Whole Class & Intervention
Year 5/6 Titanic Biography Writing Unit – Titanic Survivors (Molly Brown & Eva Hart) Model text
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Year 5/6 Titanic Biography Writing Unit – Titanic Survivors (Molly Brown & Eva Hart) Model text

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A complete 3-week biography writing unit for Year 5 or 6 based on real Titanic survivors, perfect for developing non-fiction writing skills with historical context. What is Included: 3 weeks of structured lesson plans Model text: The Unsinkable Molly Brown Innovated text: Eva Hart - A Survivor Story Full teacher model script for Innovation Week Biography boxing-up grid Writing success criteria & checklist Grammar activities Survivor fact sheets Differentiated fact sheets on real survivors Comprehension text with VIPERS questions and answers for teachers Vocabulary support sheet for magpie ideas Power Point slides for each week (Imitation, Innovation, Independent Application) Ideal for a biography writing unit or to link with a Titanic history topic, this unit is fully scaffolded and ready to teach. Also includes opportunities for shared writing, grammar focus, and peer editing.
Year 5/6 Narrative Writing Unit – Titanic Flashback Tale (Model Text, Grammar, Comprehension,plans)
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Year 5/6 Narrative Writing Unit – Titanic Flashback Tale (Model Text, Grammar, Comprehension,plans)

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A complete outstanding 3-week narrative writing unit with lesson plans for upper KS2, based on a suspenseful flashback tale during the Titanic disaster. Includes 3 weeks of lesson plans, model and innovated texts, comprehension, grammar activities, Widgit-supported version, boxing up grids, writing planners, and vocabulary support. Helps to develop suspense, sentence variation, and rich description in writing. KS2 writing, Titanic writing unit, Flashback narrative, Model text, Grammar, Comprehension, Widgit, Suspense writing, Year 5 English, Year 6 English.