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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 handy pair of tables that sixth form students can use to compare both university courses and the actual universities themselves. This would be a very useful resource to assist with their UCAS applications in helping them to decide which course (and university) is right for them out of their choices and help them make an informed decision. The template on the courses allows aspects such as the length of the course, average class size, teaching/assessment methods, tuition fees and course content to be compared whilst the template comparing universities allows variables such as ranking, number of students, graduate employability, course satisfaction and extra-curricular facilities to be cross-referenced.

An incredibly helpful resource for sixth form students in helping them complete their university application. This resource is a model personal statement completed by a sixth form student for a Primary Teaching degree course. The personal statement is detailed whilst being succinct, including sections on work experience, personal reasons for wanting to study the course, academic history and interests/hobbies. The personal statement gives students an idea of what to include in and how to structure their own personal statement, possibly using it as a template. This resource could also be used by sixth form tutors/teachers who are helping their students complete their application to university.

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.

A very useful powerpoint offering advice on revision/exam technique which can be delivered to students revising for exams in KS3 and GCSE. It contains a wealth of handy hints and tips to help students prepare effectively in exams and make the most of their study time. It’s interactive and contains activities to keep students engaged and involved. Furthermore, this powerpoint is suitable for use in any subject and could also be delivered in form/pastoral time.

This resource is suitable for those in KS3 and KS4 and is a powerpoint which aims to inspire pupils by documenting many famous people who have experienced adversity but still succeeded. This could be delivered to students in a PSHE/Citizenship lesson or as part of form time activities. This may be particularly appropriate to use around exam time when students may need some inspiration and reassurance.

This is an excellent, comprehensive resource containing a powerpoint with enough material for a series of lessons on effective marketing for KS3 and GCSE Business Studies students. It is interactive and includes multiple opportunities for students to contribute/participate in the lesson. This could be used as multiple lessons as part of a scheme of work, for revision purposes or for any PSHE/business enterprise activity involving starting your own business. The powerpoint includes numerous real world examples, contains a wealth of practical information and covers topics like online marketing, SEO and key words, attraction/retention of customers, colour theory, marketing campaigns, brand identity/awareness, target market and guerrilla marketing.

This is an excellent resource for KS3 and GCSE Business Studies students containing a powerpoint on how to make a successful elevator pitch. This could be used as a full lesson or as part of an enterprise activity in a PSHE day/lesson. It’s fully interactive and provides multiple activities for students to contribute. It guides them through the process of making their own effective elevator pitch by getting them to identify their doubts and fears, reasons to be confident and their USP whilst providing them with examples of elevator pitches and a structure to create their own.

This resource contains a model personal statement for a successful secondary school teaching assistant application. It is very well-written and succinct and would be useful in helping provide inspiration for completing a teaching assistant application for a primary, secondary school or college. Furthermore, it is very adaptable and provides a clearly defined template/structure for applicants to create their own personal statement. In addition to being useful for prospective candidates for a TA position, this could also be used in a PSHE lesson covering the world of work by providing students with a real-life example of a successful personal statement. This could lead onto an activity where students could be asked to analyse the features of this personal statement as to why it was successful.

This resource contains a model personal statement for a successful application to become a higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) at a secondary school. It is well-written and succinct and would be useful in helping completing a HLTA teaching assistant application for a primary, secondary school or college. Furthermore, it is very adaptable and provides a clearly defined template/structure for applicants to create their own personal statement. In addition to being useful for prospective candidates for a HLTA position, this could also be used in a PSHE lesson covering the world of work by providing students with a real-life example of a successful personal statement for a job application. This could lead onto an activity where students could be asked to analyse the features of this personal statement as to why it was successful.