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How will you mark National Numeracy Day (Wed 20 May)?

Why not learn about phonics for maths?

Experienced school leader, maths expert and Winning With Numbers co-founder Ben Harding will show how a systemised structured approach – similar to phonics – provides the key to laying crucial foundations for the school’s overall maths provision.

📅 Wednesday 20 May (National Numeracy Day)
⏰10am BST: bit.ly/4nrOJIb
⏰4pm BST: bit.ly/4323NTn

Many students find aspects of the A‑level Psychology course challenging.

Join leading Psychology authors Cara Flanagan and Jo Haycock as they share practical strategies for supporting students who are struggling, and where to focus your efforts for the greatest impact. The session will also include time for your questions.

Register here: http://bit.ly/4cUPbtr

Following a recent team visit across Southeast Asia, we’ve been reflecting on how parents, teachers and schools are thinking about screen time.

It's a topic that often gets simplified, but the reality is a lot more nuanced.

While there is still parental hesitancy around digital learning, looking at screen time through a thoughtful three-category framework opens up a more balanced conversation.

If it’s a topic you’re thinking about too, you can read the full blog here: bit.ly/4eOIXxQ

Sant Jordi is a special day celebrated in Catalonia, where stories and roses come together.

We believe this tradition to celebrate love and literature is something that we all share, especially as the UK marks the National Year of Reading.

To celebrate, we've created a fun reading challenge for young learners. Teachers can easily get started by using our Story Time with Reading Planet YouTube series, bringing author read‑alouds into the classroom to launch joyful, shared reading moments.

Click here to get started: https://www.hachettelearning.com/sant-jordi

Simple activities, meaningful reading, and a celebration rooted in tradition. Is your school celebrating? Let us know how in the comments ⬇️

Number fact recall – how can we crack it?

Get research-based advice from experienced school leader and maths expert Ben Harding, including:

✓ Clarify which facts you’re dealing with
✓ Break down the content into small steps
✓ Track progress against age-related expectations

Register now for one of our sessions 👇

📅 Tuesday 28 April

⏰10am BST: https://lnkd.in/eteaYwyw

⏰4pm BST: https://lnkd.in/ep_nfqzW

What do teachers really think about Rocket Phonics First Steps?

In a recent impact trial, 11 UK primary schools with EYFS provision trialled Hachette Learning’s SSP programme, Rocket Phonics First Steps.

Here's what they told us ⬇

Explore the results in detail: bit.ly/4su9uUn

When it comes to choosing the right SSP programme, real classroom experience matters.

Our latest impact report shares the experiences of schools involved in trialling Rocket Phonics First Steps, and sets out what it means for those considering a new SSP programme for children in Early Years.

Read the full report here: bit.ly/4su9uUn

Short on time? Read the blog for the key findings: bit.ly/3QEAseH

Want to improve number fact recall at your school? 🔢

Having known facts frees up working memory so learners can focus on higher-order mathematical thinking. It’s the foundation of any primary maths provision, yet an area where schools tend to have the least success.

Join one of our sessions where experienced school leader and maths expert Ben Harding will share his tips.

📅 Tuesday 28 April
⏰10am BST: bit.ly/4mtmF6I
⏰4pm BST: bit.ly/4mo1WRI