How to Plan a Productive October Half-Term Without Working All Week
Use October half-term to reset without losing the whole week to work, with focused planning, marking, data checks, parents’ evening prep and protected recovery time.
For Teachers & School Leaders
Practical resources for teachers and school leaders covering classroom practice, behaviour, workload, safeguarding, SEND, attendance and school improvement.
Half-Term Data Checks That Are Actually Useful
Make half-term data reviews more useful by focusing on learning gaps, attendance, behaviour, interventions and pupils starting to drift—without creating unnecessary workload.
A Practical Autumn Attendance Review for School Leaders
Review autumn attendance effectively with a clear process for spotting patterns, persistent absence, vulnerable groups, emerging barriers and the pupils who need support next.
How to Reset Expectations After a Difficult First Month
Reset classroom expectations after a difficult first month with clearer routines, consistent follow-through, better seating, targeted support and a focused five-day plan.
How to Plan the First Parents’ Evening From Your Notes
Turn classroom notes into a clear first parents’ evening plan, covering pupil strengths, progress, behaviour, SEND, difficult conversations, next steps and follow-up.
How to Respond When a New Behaviour Routine Is Not Working
Learn how to diagnose and reset a classroom behaviour routine that is not working, from unclear expectations and weak follow-through to SEND needs and lesson design.
What Good Classroom Transitions Look Like
A practical guide to smoother classroom transitions, covering routines, movement, instructions, behaviour, SEND, resources and ways to reduce lost learning time.
A Six-Week Review Checklist for a New Class
A six-week class review for teachers, covering learning, routines, behaviour, SEND, seating, friendships, attendance, parent communication and what to change next.