Oracy Resources for Primary Schools: The New National Curriculum Explained
Oracy is rapidly becoming one of the most important developments in primary education. Following the Department for Education's Curriculum and Assessment Review (November 2025), spoken language is increasingly being positioned alongside literacy and numeracy as a foundation for learning. For schools, the challenge is no longer whether oracy matters, but how to create classrooms, resources and routines that help every pupil become a confident communicator.
Carla Bonner
Globes and geography resources for primary schools: a buying guide
Maps, atlases and globes help primary pupils develop geographical knowledge, locational understanding and enquiry skills. The best geography resources not only support the National Curriculum but also encourage curiosity about the wider world and how places are connected.
David Reynolds
Water Tray Accessories for Schools: What to Buy for EYFS and KS1
Water play supports maths, language development, fine motor skills and exploration, making it a valuable part of Early Years and Key Stage 1 learning. The best water trays use simple, open-ended resources that encourage discovery and creativity.
Natalie McMunn
Scissors for Primary Schools: Safety Types, Quantities and Left-Handed Options
Scissors are an essential classroom resource that support fine motor development, independence and everyday learning activities across primary schools. The right scissors help pupils participate confidently while reducing frustration and classroom disruption.
Jack Clarke
Classmates vs Berol, Pritt and Expo: an honest comparison for school buyers
Classroom supplies that run out, dry up or fail during lessons create unnecessary disruption and add hidden costs across a school. For School Business Managers, effective procurement is about choosing resources that deliver reliable performance, reduce workload and provide better long-term value.
Carla Bonner
Correction fluid and tape for primary schools: what to buy and why
Correction tape is the preferred correction tool in many primary schools because it allows instant corrections, reduces classroom disruption and supports smoother learning.
Natalie McMunn
Glue Sticks For Schools: Size, Quantities And How To Stop Them Drying Out
Glue sticks are a classroom essential in primary schools, used daily across art, literacy and topic-based learning. Choosing the right products and quantities can help schools reduce waste, control costs and keep lessons running smoothly.
Carla Bonner
SEND reform 2025-26: what it means for school resource planning
SEND reform in 2025-26 means schools should plan resources around inclusion, early support, evidence of need and long-term sustainability. For SBMs and SENCOs, the priority is not simply preparing for new policy language, but making sure budgets, classroom resources, interventions and staff support are aligned to a system moving towards earlier, more consistent SEND provision.
Jack Clarke
Teaching Fractions in KS2: Hands-On Ideas with a Fractions Stacker
Explore practical ways to teach fractions in KS2 using a Circular Fractions Stacker. Build understanding, confidence and maths talk through hands-on learning in Year 3/4.
Simon Hunt
Making Coding Feel Real with EaRL
Computing can sometimes be one of those subjects where children can say the right words without those words fully meaning something to them yet. They might say algorithm, sequence or debugging, but that does not always mean it has properly clicked.
Simon Hunt
Autism acceptance week: Ways to support autistic children in your school
Supporting autistic children in school means understanding the individual child, reducing unnecessary barriers and making learning, routines and social experiences more predictable and accessible. Practical support can include clear communication, visual aids, sensory adjustments, structured routines and opportunities for positive friendships. The most effective approach is personalised, reviewed regularly and shaped with the child and their family.
Natalie McMunn
School budget pressures in 2026: what school leaders need to know
School budgets in 2026 are facing pressure from rising staffing costs, increasing SEND demand, falling pupil numbers in some areas and ongoing operational expenses. This article explores how school leaders and MAT finance teams can respond strategically by improving procurement, protecting educational priorities, reducing inefficiencies and making evidence-based decisions that maximise value without compromising outcomes for pupils.
Paul Clarke