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A fantastic powerpoint to use in KS3/4 English when studying the novel Kes. This powerpoint contains activities which allows students to analyse the characters of Kes (specifically Billy, Jud and Billy’s mother) and complete a piece of writing analysing Billy’s relationship with his family. The powerpoint is quite interactive and gets students to analyse the characters of Kes in further depth through various activities including discussions and creating flow charts/diagrams examining the personality of each character. Students are guided to write a piece of writing (using the PEE structure) exploring Billy’s relationship with his family.

This is a very useful resource for sixth form and university students on how to reference and cite sources in their work. This handout is especially useful for students to consult when completing essays and assignments and is written in a friendly and accessible manner. It is applicable for use in any subject. The handout covers all the different ways on how to correctly cite sources in work/essays, how to reference different types of sources (i.e. books, journals and websites) in a bibliography with examples, referencing efficiently, how to put references in alphabetical order and an example of a correctly formatted reference list.

A model CV for a GCSE or college student (with some parts hidden to preserve anonymity). Useful for pupils in applying for jobs or to create an academic CV and could help them with the creation of their own CV as it provides a clear template with how to structure and what to include in their CV.

A handy list of tips and tricks to help students write an essay at any level to the best of their ability. Suitable for KS3/4 and college students.

This could be a useful accompaniment to a PSHE/Citizenship lesson or for students to use in their own personal life. This covering letter was for a job as a Teaching Assistant at a local primary school. This would pair well with the covering letter template resource also in my store so that pupils could cross-reference the two.

This handy template can assist students in looking for jobs and help them develop skills which will be useful for future job searches. Best suited for KS4 pupils (as part of PSHE/Citizenship).

An incredibly useful resource for sixth form students who are thinking about going to university as it explains the university marking system in a nutshell in a colourful and interactive manner. A great handout for sixth form teachers/students to give to their form group as it is something that they can keep to help them with their studies for a long time.

A very comprehensive summary of everything involved in academic writing for A Level students. This highly interactive resource includes colour and diagrams, how to structure and compose essays, key words, phrases and terminology, a list of dos and don’ts of academic writing and tips for formatting and achieving good marks. This learning mat is a great resource for sixth form students as the advice contained within it is applicable to any subject that involves essay writing. It’s a great revision tool for students due to its comprehensive and accessible nature.

This is a model student CV (applicable for those at GCSE, A Level and University) which is focused more showcasing a student’s academic accomplishments and work history (including courses and any volunteering experience). It could be used by students as a template to create a CV to apply for jobs, sixth form, college or any other further or higher education establishment. It could also be used in PSHE lessons, form time or career sessions by teachers as a handout/activity to show pupils what a model CV looks like and includes. It could also be a resource as part of an activity where students create their own CV.

A really useful peer assessment template for KS3/GCSE pupils entitled ‘2 stars and a Wish’ with it being a framework for pupils to peer assess other students’ work and offer constructive feedback. The 2 ‘Stars’ encourage pupils to think of the positive aspects of other students’ work (with prompts) whilst the ‘wish’ allows them to advise on what could be improved in the student’s work. This resource is particularly useful as it can be used in any subject, extending its relevance and applicability. It can be used as part of a plenary activity in getting the students’ to mark each others work or as part of any peer assessment. It encourages students to become more reflective and analytical of their own and others’ work.

A great resource for secondary school students to help them think reflectively and promote higher-order thinking skills in any subject. This learning mat summarises the 6 thinking hats, defining them for pupils and giving them ideas on how they can apply them to the work or activity they’re completing. In my practice at schools I’ve had my students keep these learning mats on their desk whilst they are completing their work (especially group work, writing and critical thinking tasks), often encouraging them to consult them in order to get more thoughtful responses from. them.

This resource is a template to help students to accurately peer assess each other in a helpful and constructive manner. Pupils are guided by this resource to highlight good points of each others’ work whilst suggesting possible improvements to their fellow student’s work. This is a resource that works well in any subject, particularly those that involve writing and presentation tasks. It helps pupils to think in a deeper manner and critically appraise their own and others’ work.

An incredibly useful resource for English students (ranging from KS2-4) on all the different types of pronoun, grouped by the correct 1st, 2nd and 3rd person (singular and plural) to use when referring to the subject, object, possessive (singular and plural) and reflexive. The main advantage of this resource is its relevance and the various differentiation opportunities it provides. KS2 and KS3 students in particular could keep this by their desk as an aid to inform their writing and use the appropriate pronoun whereas KS4 students may be able to use this resource to analyse various different types of texts and the features contained within them. .

This is an incredibly informative, over 100-page guide, on how to both survive and succeed academically at university. Written in an accessible, easy-to-understand manner, this book is the ideal starter guide for prospective university students at GCSE or A-Level. It contains a wealth of advice about academic life at university including how to select the right course, writing a successful personal statement, different types of lectures, marking criteria and advice on all aspects of writing good essays including how to plan/structure essays, write introductions, paraphrase, reference, proofread and be critical. It also provides model answers and templates for creating personal statements, CVs and essays. The book also contains advice from both past and present students and a raft of handy hints, tips and tutorials, this guide is essential reading for any student considering studying at university.