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Cathy Layton
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Bouncing egg
Did you know eggs could bounce? Challenge your children to see if they can bounce an egg without its shell. If you place a fresh uncooked...
Cathy Layton
Mar 23, 20231 min read
What came first - the chicken or the egg?
Great question to ask the older primary children to create a discussion. Did you know that Carl Linnaeus originally believed that...
Cathy Layton
Mar 23, 20231 min read
Easter activities sorted - Primary upd8
Are you a member of the ASE? If not, why not? They have a bank of amazing resources that are free to members. One of our favourites at...
Cathy Layton
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Humanimal Trust Competition - get involved
Have you watched the Super Vet programme? The world-renowned animal vet Noel Fitzpatrick has launched a foundation called Humanimal...
Cathy Layton
Mar 22, 20231 min read
World Water Day - 22nd March
Themes like this can be a great focus for a whole school day of science - from caring for the environment, to filtering methods for clean...
Cathy Layton
Mar 21, 20231 min read
World Poetry Day - 21st March
Most schools celebrated World Book Day but why not start a world poetry day in school with children dressing up as their favourite...
Cathy Layton
Mar 21, 20231 min read
International Day of Forests - 21st March
Did you get out and about and explore your local trees and woods for this global event? This is a perfect opportunity to explore with...
Cathy Layton
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Easter Extravaganza CPD - March 14th
There is still space to jump on Education Guru's Easter Seasonal Snacklet CPD which is packed full of ways to make your science lessons...
Cathy Layton
Mar 12, 20231 min read
Neurodiversity Celebration Week -13th March
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an ideal opportunity for pupils and staff to learn more about, and celebrate, neurodiversity. Spending...
Cathy Layton
Mar 8, 20231 min read
International Women's Day - 8th March
This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023, join UN Women and the United Nations in celebrating the theme: DigitALL: Innovation and...
Cathy Layton
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Action for Happiness - Mindful March
Do you want to learn how to pause, breathe and notice, so you can respond more mindfully? With Action for Happiness Calendar there are...
Cathy Layton
Mar 1, 20231 min read
2023 Science CPD - funding still available
Here are some of the courses Education Guru are running across the UK in 2023. There will be more to follow. Don't forget - depending on...
Cathy Layton
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Mars Day 7th March
STEM are running a land on Mars Day: “Join thousands for this exciting free virtual event adventure for everyone, presented by the UK...
Cathy Layton
Feb 24, 20231 min read
BBC Young Reporter Competition 2023
This year’s Young Eeporter competition is now open. Take a look at some examples of past entrants and find out more here:...
Cathy Layton
Feb 22, 20231 min read
Watch Live Camera Feeds from around the world
Linking into live camera feeds with your class is an excellent way to help them engage with wildlife that they may not get the chance to...
Cathy Layton
Feb 20, 20231 min read
The OFSTED Science Subject Report: Finding the Optimum
This report published in Feb 2023 is an evaluation of the common strengths and weaknesses of science in 50 schools and considers the...
Cathy Layton
Feb 17, 20231 min read
Big Schools Winter Watch Lesson
If you didn’t get the chance to watch live then there is still time to catch up with the BBC Winter Watch Live session for schools by...
Cathy Layton
Feb 17, 20231 min read
Has your school got a Mental Health First Aider?
As more of our children (and staff) feel the pressure of everyday life due to the fallout from Covid and the Cost of Living crisis it is...
Cathy Layton
Feb 15, 20231 min read
Education Guru’s Science Support Programme for Primary Schools / Science M.O.T.
Our flexible, intensive package offers tailored, targeted support that transforms science teaching in your school. Strong subject...
Cathy Layton
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Funding for science in school support
Would you like some in-school science support either for the Subject Leader, whole school CPD or one to one teacher planning support?...