For the second year in a row, Propeller are pleased to be supporting National Numeracy Day and to be spreading the message that deep down we’re all numbers people. This year’s day is on May 15th...
It’s finally the Easter Holidays, and you've got two weeks off work before the pre-exams and summer madness begins. That’s doesn’t mean that school must be all hard work and revision when you go...
Creative writing is important for young people – it gives students the opportunity to express themselves, process thoughts and feelings in a non-intimidating way, and gain understanding of their...
Hope Africa is an international Christian charity that was set up in 2004 with a mandate to bring hope and empower the people of Africa, as well as to put an end to systematic poverty.
Since 1994, National Poetry Day has engaged everyday people with poetry through all kinds of live and virtual events up and down the country. Every year, the poetry is so vast and exciting, that...
If you’re a teacher, the chances are that your school has spent a decent amount of money on all kinds of mini whiteboards. After all, there are so many choices – plain ones, lined ones, gridded...
On the 9th of August every year, people all over celebrate Book Lovers Day – an unofficial holiday that encourages people to pick up a book (or two... or three…) and remember the joys of reading.
The Summer Holidays are here! It’s time to let your hair down and take a break from the classroom, catch up on some well-earned sleep and read that book you’ve been meaning to start all year.
In 2020, a new Year 4 Times Tables/Multiplication check will be introduced in the summer term. This will formally assess whether children know their times tables up to 12 x 12. The children's...
A little while ago, we wrote a blog about the 'My Money Week' that’s happening on June 11th to help young people understand the importance of saving and behaving sensibly with finances.
