The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
These 38 sticker sheets are designed to help Year 3 and Year 4 students with reading assessments. The stickers correspond to specific assessment focuses (AF), allowing teachers to easily track and monitor reading skills development. The resource is editable on Word, offering flexibility for teachers to adapt it to their needs.
What’s Included:
✔ 38 sticker sheets with 21 reading task stickers per sheet
✔ Editable Word document for easy customisation
✔ Clear alignment with AF reading assessment focuses
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Task Sheets: Each sheet contains 21 task stickers linked to specific reading assessment focuses (AF).
★ Customisable: Teachers can edit the Word document to adjust or add new tasks as needed.
★ Tracking: Stickers allow for simple and clear tracking of reading progress for each student.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Provides an easy and effective way to monitor students’ reading development
✔ Editable format allows for personalisation and flexibility
✔ Aligns with KS2 reading assessment focuses for Year 3 and Year 4
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for Year 3 and Year 4 students, this resource is great for guided reciprocal reading sessions, independent reading tasks, and ongoing assessment tracking. It is also perfect for classroom or homework reading activities.
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KS2 reading assessment | Year 3 reading tasks | Year 4 sticker sheets | Guided reading resources | Reading focus KS2 | Outstanding reading assessment
These six leaflets are designed to support KS2 students in writing for different purposes. Each leaflet provides clear guidance on structure, style, and key features for various text types. Ideal for having on students’ tables or stapled into books, these leaflets serve as quick-reference tools to help children improve their writing.
What’s Included:
✔ 6 ‘How to Write…’ leaflets for different text types
✔ Colour and black-and-white versions of each leaflet
✔ Checklists for each writing purpose
✔ Examples of texts for each genre
✔ Poster page with writing prompts
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Discussion: Guidance on writing persuasive and argumentative texts.
★ Explanation: Support for explaining processes or ideas clearly.
★ Instructions: Help with writing clear, step-by-step instructions.
★ Persuasion: Focus on persuasive writing techniques.
★ Recount: Structure for recounting events or experiences.
★ Report: Tips on writing factual reports with clear organisation.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Provides clear, structured guidance for different writing types
✔ Includes writing prompts, checklists, and examples
✔ Suitable for independent writing tasks and teacher-led planning
✔ Ideal for helping students plan and structure their writing
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for use in KS2 English lessons, these leaflets can support writing activities in Year 3, 4, 5, and 6. They are ideal for use as writing prompts or reference guides during independent writing sessions and can also be helpful for teachers when planning lessons on writing for different purposes.
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KS2 English literacy | Writing leaflets | Writing prompts KS2 | Year 3 writing | Year 4 writing | Year 5 writing | Year 6 writing | SATs writing practice | Non-fiction writing tasks | Outstanding KS2 resources
This double-sided writing mat is designed to help Year 5 and 6 students write effectively across various subjects. Perfect for use during writing and cross-curricular activities, the mat encourages independence by providing useful prompts and structures. Ideal for laminating and placing on tables or sticking into books with sellotape, it supports students during independent work.
What’s Included:
✔ Double-sided writing mat for Year 5 & 6
✔ Clear prompts for writing structure and key writing features
✔ Suitable for laminating or sticking into books
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ The mat features helpful writing structures for different text types, including guidance on planning and organising writing.
★ Prompts to support students with vocabulary, sentence starters, and layout.
★ Suitable for a range of writing activities across subjects.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Encourages independent writing
✔ Flexible for use in all writing tasks
✔ Ideal for use in cross-curricular lessons
✔ Supports students with clear structure and writing conventions
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for Year 5 and Year 6 English lessons and writing tasks. It can also be used across subjects to help students organise and present their work. Suitable for use in KS2 (Y3-Y6) classrooms and can be adapted for younger students with available mats for Y1/2 and Y3/4.
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KS2 writing mat | Y5 Y6 writing | Independent writing | Writing prompts KS2 | Cross-curricular writing | Writing resources | Outstanding KS2 resource
This double-sided writing mat is designed to support Year 3 and 4 students in becoming more confident and independent writers. With helpful prompts and writing tools, this resource can be used across the curriculum. It’s ideal for laminating and placing on tables or sticking into books for easy reference.
What’s Included:
✔ Double-sided writing mat for Years 3 & 4
✔ Clear prompts for the writing process, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary
✔ Suitable for laminating or sticking into books
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Side 1: Writing Process & Sentence Enhancement
Step-by-step guide to the writing process
Connectives for sentence variety
Sentence starters to inspire creativity
Prompts for adding detail to sentences
★ Side 2: Grammar, Punctuation & Vocabulary
Apostrophe rules for contractions and possessives
Guidance on comma usage in lists and clauses
Punctuation job descriptions for key punctuation marks
Paragraph rules and word banks with adjectives, adverbs, verbs, and nouns
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Promotes student independence by reducing reliance on teacher support
✔ Reinforces key writing skills with regular practice
✔ Versatile for use across all subjects
✔ Durable and reusable for continuous classroom use
✔ Builds students’ confidence in writing
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for Year 3 and Year 4 English lessons, this mat can be used for creative writing, grammar practice, and as a writing prompt during independent tasks. Suitable for cross-curricular use in other subjects as well.
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KS2 writing mat | Y3 Y4 writing | Independent writing resource | Writing skills KS2 | Grammar and punctuation KS2 | Sentence structure | Outstanding KS2 resource
This double-sided writing mat is designed for Years 1 and 2 students to help develop essential writing skills. With prompts for punctuation, sentence structure, and creative writing, it is perfect for supporting independent learning across the curriculum. The mat can be laminated for tabletop use or stuck into workbooks for easy access.
What’s Included:
✔ Double-sided writing mat for Years 1 & 2
✔ Writing reminders for punctuation, grammar, and spelling
✔ Creative writing prompts to inspire imagination
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Side 1: Key Writing Reminders
Capital letters, full stops, and question marks
Commas in lists and speech marks for dialogue
Capitalisation of “I” and spacing between words
High-frequency words for spelling practice
★ Side 2: Creative Writing Prompts
Story starters to spark imagination (e.g., “Once upon a time…”)
Time connectives for sequencing (e.g., “then,” “after,” “suddenly”)
Positional words to enhance descriptive writing (e.g., “up,” “into,” “under”)
Story words to inspire creativity (e.g., “dragon,” “castle,” “adventure”)
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Encourages independence with a reliable reference for students
✔ Reinforces writing conventions and vocabulary for Year 1 and 2
✔ Versatile for a range of writing tasks across subjects
✔ Durable and reusable for ongoing classroom use
✔ Boosts confidence by allowing children to take control of their writing
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for KS1 writing lessons, this mat is perfect for creative writing tasks, grammar and punctuation practice, and spelling exercises. It supports independent learning and can be used across the curriculum for various writing activities.
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KS1 writing mat | Y1 Y2 writing | Writing skills KS1 | Punctuation and grammar KS1 | Creative writing KS1 | Sentence structure | Outstanding KS1 resource
This 7-slide PowerPoint presentation offers quick, engaging thinking challenges that encourage creativity and critical thinking in KS2 students. Perfect for time fillers, brain breaks, or as a short supply activity, this resource helps students think outside the box with open-ended questions and visual prompts.
What’s Included:
✔ 7-slide PowerPoint presentation
✔ 6 unique creative thinking challenges
✔ Open-ended questions to spark discussion
✔ Visual prompts to inspire imaginative responses
✔ Differentiated activities for a range of abilities
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Introduction – Brief introduction to creative thinking and its importance
★ Challenges – Each slide presents a new thinking prompt, encouraging collaboration and creative problem-solving
★ Plenary – Reflection and discussion on the ideas generated by students
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Supports the development of key PSHE skills such as problem-solving and communication
✔ Flexible for use as brain breaks, morning starters, or end-of-day activities
✔ No preparation required—just open the PowerPoint and get started
✔ Engaging for all abilities, with activities that can be easily differentiated
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for KS2 PSHE lessons, time fillers, brain breaks, creative writing, and extra-curricular activities. Great for supply teachers and situations where a quick, engaging activity is needed.
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KS2 thinking skills | Creative thinking KS2 | PSHE thinking skills | Time fillers KS2 | Supply teaching resources | Critical thinking activities | Brain breaks KS2 | Outstanding PSHE resource no prep
This versatile intervention tracker is designed to help teachers, teaching assistants, and intervention specialists monitor student progress across all year groups. It supports tracking in key areas such as reading, writing, maths, phonics, speech and language (S&L), and social and emotional development (S&E). This resource is essential for managing interventions effectively and demonstrating their impact.
What’s Included:
✔ Intervention tracker (PDF format)
✔ Weekly and daily tracking structure
✔ Simple coding system for progress (J = Met the learning objective, L = Needs more practice)
✔ Space to record individualized learning objectives (LO) for each student
✔ Sections for reflection and planning (e.g., progress, impact, challenges, next steps)
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Track Progress – Record student progress weekly or daily using the coding system
★ Monitor Key Areas – Track progress in reading, writing, maths, phonics, S&L, and S&E
★ Reflection and Planning – Use dedicated spaces to reflect on student progress and plan next steps for intervention
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Suitable for all year groups (Y1–Y6) and diverse student needs
✔ Simple and clear structure to save time on record-keeping
✔ Evidence-based approach to monitor progress and inform teaching decisions
✔ Supports effective communication with parents, colleagues, and stakeholders
✔ Helps identify learning gaps and plan targeted interventions
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, intervention specialists, SENCOs, and school leaders. It’s perfect for use in both primary and secondary school settings to track interventions and improve student outcomes.
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Intervention tracker | Student progress monitoring | SEN interventions | KS2 intervention tracker | Y1–Y6 intervention tracking | Outstanding intervention resources | Evidence-based practice
This resource provides a clear, structured overview of reading progression, designed to support teachers in monitoring and assessing reading development across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. The progression chart and target stickers help track students’ reading levels, set goals, and motivate learners throughout their reading journey.
What’s Included:
✔ Book Bands Progression Chart with detailed descriptions for each level
✔ Target stickers for each book band, offering feedback and guidance
✔ A clear structure to track students’ progress and set achievable goals
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Progression Chart – A detailed guide outlining key learning objectives for each book band, from EYFS to KS2
★ Target Stickers – Motivational stickers to mark achievements and encourage students to focus on areas for improvement
★ Reading Monitoring – Provides a structured way to assess and track student progress across reading levels
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Helps teachers monitor reading progression and identify areas for improvement
✔ Provides clear, achievable goals for students at each book band level
✔ Motivates students with progress tracking and constructive feedback
✔ Easy to use in a variety of classroom settings for EYFS, KS1, and KS2
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classrooms to track reading progress. It is useful for guided reading sessions, individual student monitoring, and setting goals for reading improvement.
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KS1 reading | KS2 reading | Book band assessment | EYFS reading progression | Book band target stickers | Reading levels chart | Outstanding book band resources
This resource provides two detailed checklists designed to help school leaders monitor teaching quality and consistency across their school. Suitable for SLT, phase leaders, and subject leaders, these checklists cover both whole school assessments and book scrutiny, ensuring adherence to teaching standards and National Curriculum objectives.
What’s Included:
✔ Whole School Scrutiny Checklist
✔ Book Scrutiny Checklist
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Whole School Checklist – Focuses on pupil progress, age-appropriate planning, and pupil discussion.
★ Book Scrutiny Checklist – Includes guidelines for quality marking, learning ladders, and curriculum coverage.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Supports school leaders in ensuring consistency and quality in teaching and assessment.
✔ Helps track National Curriculum coverage and ensure differentiated planning.
✔ Provides clear guidelines for book scrutiny, including marking and learning ladders.
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for school leadership teams to monitor and evaluate teaching practices across the whole school. Useful for phase leaders and subject leaders conducting book scrutiny and assessments of teaching quality.
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School leadership | Whole school assessment | Book scrutiny | Teaching standards | National Curriculum | SLT resources | Outstanding school leadership
These Year 5 assessment checklists provide a clear and efficient way to track pupils’ progress in writing, maths, reading, and science. Based on the KS2 frameworks, these checklists help identify strengths and areas for improvement, making it easier to monitor pupils’ achievements and ensure they are meeting the expected standards.
What’s Included:
✔ Assessment checklists for writing, maths, reading, and science
✔ Clear tick-box system for tracking attainment levels
✔ Summary section for quick overview of pupil progress
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Writing Checklist – Track key objectives for writing, including grammar, punctuation, and composition skills.
★ Maths Checklist – Assess progress in areas such as arithmetic, problem-solving, and reasoning.
★ Reading Checklist – Monitor comprehension, fluency, and understanding of texts.
★ Science Checklist – Track pupils’ knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and skills.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Simple and easy-to-use format with one-page checklists for each pupil
✔ Helps identify areas where pupils need further support
✔ Ideal for informing planning, feedback, and reporting
✔ Supports personalised teaching and targeted interventions
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents supporting Year 5 pupils in writing, maths, reading, and science. Useful for regular progress checks, identifying learning gaps, and celebrating pupil achievements.
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KS2 assessment | Year 5 assessment | Writing checklist | Maths checklist | Reading checklist | Science checklist | Outstanding assessment tools | Year 5 progress tracking
These Year 4 assessment checklists provide a simple and effective way to track pupils’ progress in writing, maths, reading, and science. Based on the KS2 frameworks, these checklists help monitor attainment and identify areas for improvement.
What’s Included:
✔ Writing, maths, reading, and science assessment checklists
✔ Tick-box system for tracking attainment levels
✔ Summary section for easy overview of pupil progress
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Writing Checklist – Track key writing objectives such as grammar, punctuation, and composition skills.
★ Maths Checklist – Assess pupils’ skills in arithmetic, problem-solving, and reasoning.
★ Reading Checklist – Monitor pupils’ comprehension, fluency, and understanding of texts.
★ Science Checklist – Track knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ One-page checklist for each pupil, making assessment quick and straightforward
✔ Supports planning, feedback, and reporting
✔ Helps identify strengths and areas for improvement
✔ Ideal for personalising teaching and interventions
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for teachers, teaching assistants, and parents to track Year 4 pupils’ progress in writing, maths, reading, and science. Ideal for regular assessments, providing feedback, and addressing learning gaps.
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KS2 assessment | Year 4 assessment | Writing checklist | Maths checklist | Reading checklist | Science checklist | Outstanding assessment tools | Year 4 progress tracking
This set of double-sided phoneme flashcards is ideal for early learners in Phase 3 and 4 phonics. The flashcards provide visual and auditory support to help students build a strong foundation in reading and writing.
**What’s Included:**
✔ 44 double-sided flashcards featuring Phase 3 and 4 phonemes
✔ Editable Word document for customisation
✔ Print-ready PDF for easy classroom use
✔ Compatible with popular phonics programs such as Letters and Sounds, Read Write Inc., and Jolly Phonics
**Lesson Overview / Structure:**
★ **Phonics Reinforcement**
- Each flashcard features a phoneme on one side and a list of example words on the reverse, helping students to connect sounds with words.
★ **Customisation Options**
- Teachers can edit the Word document to adjust content for specific needs.
★ **Ready for Use**
- The print-ready PDF allows for quick printing, enabling immediate use in the classroom.
**Why It’s Useful:**
✔ Reinforces phoneme recognition and decoding skills
✔ Builds vocabulary by providing a range of words for each phoneme
✔ Enhances reading and writing abilities
✔ Customisable to suit various teaching styles and student needs
✔ Saves preparation time with a ready-to-print format
**Suggested Use Cases:**
Ideal for EYFS and KS1 classrooms, SEN support, tutoring, and home learning. Perfect for teachers using phonics programs like Letters and Sounds, Read Write Inc., or Jolly Phonics.
**Search Tags:**
Phonics flashcards | Phase 3 phonemes | Phase 4 phonemes | EYFS phonics | KS1 phonics | Phonics resources | Outstanding phonics materials
This adaptable lesson plan template is designed to help teachers prepare for Ofsted inspections. It aligns with Ofsted's inspection criteria and supports the creation of structured, engaging, and effective lessons.
What’s Included:
✔ Ofsted-focused lesson plan template
✔ Sections for learning objectives, key questions, assessment strategies, differentiation, and resources
✔ User-friendly layout for easy navigation and planning
✔ Adaptable for all subjects and key stages
✔ Reflective sections to promote teaching improvement
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Learning Objectives
- Clearly define what students should know and be able to do by the end of the lesson.
★ Key Questions
- Identify critical questions to engage students and guide their learning.
★ Assessment Strategies
- Outline methods to measure student progress during the lesson.
★ Differentiation
- Provide strategies to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring inclusivity.
★ Reflection and Improvement
- A space for teachers to reflect on their teaching practices and identify areas for growth.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Helps teachers meet Ofsted’s inspection criteria
✔ Encourages a structured, efficient approach to lesson planning
✔ Supports differentiated teaching practices
✔ Ideal for teachers looking to reflect and improve on their teaching
✔ Saves time with a ready-to-use, flexible template
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for teachers in KS1 to KS4, NQTs, supply teachers, and anyone seeking to improve lesson planning. Also valuable for preparing for Ofsted inspections and refining teaching practices.
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Ofsted lesson plan | KS1 lesson planning | KS2 lesson planning | KS3 lesson plan template | KS4 lesson planning | Teaching resources | Outstanding lesson plan template
This resource includes a set of 44 handwriting task cards designed for early finishers. The 22-page PDF provides a variety of activities for pupils to practise their handwriting skills, making it ideal for use during independent work or as a challenge for students.
What’s Included:
✔ 44 Handwriting task cards
✔ 22-page PDF file
✔ Variety of tasks to challenge and engage early finishers
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Task Cards
- Each task card focuses on different handwriting exercises, such as practising letters, words, and simple sentences.
★ Independent Practice
- Students can work through the cards in their handwriting books, promoting individual learning and improvement.
★ Challenge Area
- Suitable for setting up a challenge area where pupils can choose tasks that best suit their ability level.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Perfect for early finishers or as independent practice
✔ Promotes handwriting improvement and fluency
✔ Easy to print and use with minimal preparation
✔ Suitable for a range of ability levels
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for use in KS1 classrooms, for early finishers, as an independent activity, or within a handwriting challenge area.
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Handwriting task cards | Early finishers handwriting | KS1 handwriting practice | Independent learning | Handwriting resources | Outstanding handwriting activities
This guided reading timetable is designed to help teachers structure their reading sessions effectively. Originally created for Year 1, it can be adapted for use in all year groups. The timetable ensures that children can stay engaged with independent activities while the teacher focuses on the guided reading group.
What’s Included:
✔ Timetable for guided reading sessions
✔ Designed for Year 1 but adaptable for all year groups
✔ Allows for independent tasks while the teacher works with a group
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Timetable Setup
- The resource includes a clear timetable layout that helps teachers plan guided reading sessions efficiently.
★ Independent Activities
- The timetable ensures pupils are engaged with independent activities while the teacher works directly with a guided reading group.
★ Flexible Use
- While designed for Year 1, the timetable can be adapted for different year groups or used in various classroom settings.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Helps manage time effectively during guided reading
✔ Keeps all students engaged, even when not in the reading group
✔ Suitable for a range of year groups
✔ Easy to implement and adjust
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for KS1 and KS2 teachers conducting guided reading sessions. Perfect for any year group that requires structured reading time and independent tasks.
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Guided reading timetable | Year 1 guided reading | Independent reading tasks | KS2 guided reading | Outstanding reading resources
This one-page tracker is designed to help Year 1 teachers efficiently monitor guided reading progress. It simplifies the assessment process, providing a clear snapshot of each child's development in phonics and comprehension.
What’s Included:
✔ One-page tracker for guided reading assessment
✔ Space to track phonics skills, comprehension abilities, and more
✔ Areas to record book title, colour band, date, key questions, and observations
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Foundational and Conceptual Targets
- Track phonics accuracy, fluency, and comprehension abilities, including support and independent skills.
★ Progress Tracking
- Mark achieved targets by highlighting or ticking off mastered skills.
★ Comprehensive Record Keeping
- The tracker includes sections for book title, colour band, date, key questions for discussion, and detailed observations.
★ Individual Assessment
- Identify strengths and areas for improvement to tailor teaching.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Time-saving assessment tool
✔ Easy to use and visually clear
✔ Helps track both phonics and comprehension progress
✔ Ideal for differentiating learning and adjusting teaching strategies
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for Year 1 teachers, reading specialists, and teaching assistants to monitor and evaluate guided reading progress.
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Year 1 guided reading tracker | Reading assessment | Phonics skills tracking | KS1 reading progress | Outstanding reading resources
This resource provides 36 writing checklists tailored for KS1 and KS2. Each checklist focuses on a different genre or text type, offering clear criteria to help teachers assess, plan, and guide writing development.
What’s Included:
✔ 36 genre-specific writing checklists
✔ Checklists for a range of writing styles, from acrostic poems to traditional tales
✔ Editable format for easy use and customisation
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Writing Checklist Framework
- Each checklist includes "Must," "Should," and "Could" statements to guide assessment.
★ Versatile Use
- Ideal for planning lessons, guiding self-assessment, and providing peer and teacher feedback.
★ Time-saving Assessment Tool
- Streamline the process of assessing writing with clear, concise criteria that help students focus on areas for improvement.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Covers a wide range of writing genres for KS1 and KS2
✔ Differentiated assessment to support all learners
✔ Editable for ease of use and adaptability
✔ Saves time while providing targeted feedback
Suggested Use Cases:
Perfect for KS1 and KS2 teachers, writing assessments, lesson planning, and supporting self-assessment and peer feedback.
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KS1 writing checklists | KS2 writing assessment | Writing genre checklists | Writing success criteria | KS1 literacy | KS2 writing planning | Outstanding writing resources