re:source - the schools blog

Welcome to the re:source blog for schools. In this blog, we'll be exploring topics such as content you can use in the classroom, how best to use published resources, why copyright matters, and much more! We really hope you like what we've put together and find this blog useful going forward. If you want to add your voice to any of the blogs then we encourage you to add your comments. We want to hear your thoughts!

We will be publishing several blogs a month – some written by us, and some written by you. We’re looking for guest writers from primary or secondary education, so if you would like to get involved and write a blog that we can publish here, please complete this form.

Things to Do if Your School Library Is Closed

1st April 2020

Sarah Pavey

Sarah Pavey shares some useful ideas for things school librarians can do at home if the school library is currently closed.

Children’s Reading for Pleasure Is in Decline. The Remedy Is Highly Effective, Low Cost and Joyful!

25th March 2020

Alison David

Alison Davidson, Consumer Insight Director at Egmont UK, discusses the importance of dedicated storytime in the classroom including information about Egmont's campaign for daily storytime.

Get the Most of the Education Platform When Working Remotely

18th March 2020

Education Platform

The Education Platform makes it easier for teachers to work remotely by offering a convenient alternative to photocopying textbook content for use in lessons.

The Game is On! Copyright and Creativity with Sherlock Holmes

11th March 2020

Bartolomeo Meletti

Bartolomeo Meletti tells us about The Game is On! - an innovative educational resource that puts copyright and creativity under the magnifying glass of the great detective – Sherlock Holmes.

4 Teaching Books You Should Read In 2020

4th March 2020

Andy McHugh

Andy McHugh shares his top four teaching books that he's found useful for his teaching practice and his students

Thinking About Personal Development as a Curriculum

26th February 2020

Charlie Comerford

Assistant Principal, Charlie Comerford, looks at some of the pitfalls of a fragmented approach to Personal Development and some of the ways that curriculum concepts like sequence can be applied to it.

Why Should Teachers Write?

19th February 2020

Dr David James

Dr David James shares his thoughts and experiences on how writing can benefit teachers both personally and professionally.

Books to Engage Children in Environmental Issues

12th February 2020

Jo Cummins

Jo Cummins shares her favourite books for teachers to use to use in the classroom to spark learning and conversations around environmental issues.

Running a Successful Book Award

5th February 2020

Lucas Maxwell

Glenthorne High School's Lucas Maxwell shares his tips on running a successful Book Award to engage staff and students in reading.

How School Librarians Can Help Fight Plagiarism

29th January 2020

JCS Online Resources

JCS Online Resources share their tips on how school librarians can take the lead in educating students about plagiarism and promoting academic integrity.

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We will be publishing several blogs a month – some written by us, and some written by you. We’re looking for guest writers from primary or secondary education, so if you would like to get involved and write a blog that we can publish here, please complete this form.