Image of Year 6 - LBQ - Adding Mixed Number Fractions
9 Dec

Year 6 - LBQ - Adding Mixed Number Fractions

Year 6 spent today’s lesson developing their understanding of adding mixed-number fractions using LBQ. The children engaged with a sequence of challenging questions that reinforced core concepts including converting mixed numbers, finding equivalent fractions and simplifying. The digital platform allowed for immediate feedback, supporting pupils’ progress and addressing misconceptions in real time.

Image of Online Safety: Electrical Safety and Devices
3 Dec

Online Safety: Electrical Safety and Devices

The festive season has arrived, and with more lights, decorations and gifts, it’s important to stay safe when plugging in extra electricals. This guide provides key information on electrical safety.

Image of Year 6 Junior Jam - Computing
26 Nov

Year 6 Junior Jam - Computing

Year 6 enjoyed a fantastic Junior Jam computing lesson on coding, today. They used "Last Touch X and Y" to help them create a drawing tool and "Create a Clone" to create multi-coloured copies of firework images. They also learned about variables, extending the sides of different shapes to create a spiral pattern.

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26 Nov

Online Safety: Tik Tok

TikTok is one of the world's favourite short-video apps but behind the dances and viral challenges are real risks; including inappropriate content, data misuse and addictive scrolling. Our latest guide uncovers TikTok’s hidden hazards and shares expert advice to help parents and educators keep the experience safe and positive. Because TikTok should be fun, not frightening. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4f2zf #WakeUpWednesday #WUW #TikTok

Image of Online Safety: Tracking Devices
19 Nov

Online Safety: Tracking Devices

Tracking devices were designed to help people find lost belongings, but they’ve also opened the door to worrying forms of misuse. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday explores how Bluetooth trackers like AirTags and SmartTags can be misused for stalking, bullying and invading young people’s privacy. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4f4u2

Image of Year 6 - Geography
13 Nov

Year 6 - Geography

In Geography today, Year 6 explored DigiMaps to develop their mapping and geographical skills. Using digital maps, the children navigated towns and cities across the UK, locating and identifying key places. The children compared their human and physical features with those of Darwen, exploring how different environments are shaped by people and nature. The children showed great curiosity and teamwork as they discovered the similarities and differences between urban and rural areas across the country.

Image of Year 5 - Computing
12 Nov

Year 5 - Computing

The children continued to focus on debugging programs, using the knowledge they gained to tackle increasingly complex challenges. Then the children selected one program to develop further and create a new branch of that game.

Image of Online Safety: AI-Generated Videos
12 Nov

Online Safety: AI-Generated Videos

Can you spot a fake video online? AI-generated clips are becoming so realistic they’re almost impossible to distinguish from the real thing. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explains the dangers of deepfakes and shares practical tips to help young people stay safe. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4dxxe

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5 Nov

Online Safety: Guiding young voices to make a difference

Helping young people find their voice. It’s Anti-Bullying Week – our latest #WakeUpWednesday guide shares practical tips for adults to empower children to speak up, support others and stand against bullying. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4cxk6

Image of Year 2 Computing - Giving instructions for a robot to follow
5 Nov

Year 2 Computing - Giving instructions for a robot to follow

The children in Year 2 really enjoyed giving instructions to a robot for it to follow.

Image of Year 4 - English: Research
4 Nov

Year 4 - English: Research

It was the start of our new English unit on Monday and the Year 4s were busy conducting research and collecting information about Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. Their objective was to take keywords from each question and type them into a safe search engine in order to gather relevant information to answer the question. The children also used a range of primary and secondary sources to support their research. The children will be using this information to support their writing of stories based on a historical setting.

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22 Oct

Online Safety: Fortnite

Still top of the leaderboard. Fortnite’s newest season adds fresh content – and fresh risks. From spending to screen time, our #WakeUpWednesday guide has the #OnlineSafety tips every parent and carer should know. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/4bakm