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Thoughts from Dr Vic Carr – How current affairs can inspire a school’s culture
You can watch the full talk with Dr Vic Carr here. Dr Vic Carr has a very full CV to say the least. As an army reserve officer, headteacher,...
Read MoreAdvice for ECTs – Using Current Affairs in the Classroom
You can watch the full talk with ECT mentor and author, Andrew Taylor, here. Andrew Taylor, also known as Mr T ECT Support, is a mentor for early career...
Read MoreEducation Resources Awards – Winners!
We’re thrilled to let you know that Picture News won two awards at the Education Resources Awards 2024 (and highly commended for a third)! It was a fabulous night...
Read MoreBritish Values Displays
Access the free Picture News British Values display poster here! Creating a British Values display in school is a great way to capture learning. This blog shares our tips...
Read MoreNurturing children’s interests in school
If a child doesn’t know something exists, how can they possibly know if it interests them? Children and their interestsChildren can determine and acquire interests from a very young...
Read MoreHow learning from the news can shape and inspire young minds
You can watch the full talk with Alison Kriel, here. Picture News founder, Katie Harrison, was thrilled to be joined by TEDx speaker and former school leader and CEO,...
Read MoreMeet Chloe, our newest team member!
Hi, I’m Chloe, and I’m the newest member of the Education Team at Picture News! An avid traveller and keen linguist, I have lived and worked in Martinique, Taiwan,...
Read MorePromoting British Values in School
Access our free British Values display poster here. Since 2014, the UK government has instructed that schools must promote and uphold the British Values: democracy, rule of law, individual...
Read MoreCovering the 9 Protected Characteristics in School
Access free Protected Characteristics Display Icons here. The Picture News team are dedicated to educating children and young people about the world around them. This includes helping them become...
Read MoreUsing the News for PSHE Education
How does the news connect to PSHE education?The purpose of PSHE education is to give children the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for life and work, as...
Read More‘My Voice Matters’: Exploring Voices, Emotions & Responses Using the News
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week, so this blog shares how exploring a news story can help you reflect the 2024 theme, ‘My Voice Matters’, in school this week and...
Read MoreHow to make the most out of your assembly
If you’re looking for ways to invigorate your school assemblies, or perhaps try something new, this blog is for you. Our Education Consultants have shared their 5 top tips...
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