The PlanBee Blog

Change happens a little at a time and the word ‘decolonise’ has continued to make an appearance in the headlines over the past year. Here at PlanBee we have pledged to continue to improve and create new resources that are both representative and diverse. Find out how we are continuing our mission to decolonise the curriculum. 

Teaching Assistants are integral for keeping schools running smoothly and at PlanBee we value them immensely. To celebrate National TA day on September 16th we found out what it is like walking in their shoes. 

Many children will be returning to the classroom this September, with some attending their first day at secondary school, and others stepping into the classroom for the very first time. Read PlanBee's blog to help you and your child manage the transition.

Our up-to-date guide on routes into teaching in UK primary schools.

Children’s Art Week runs from 29th June to 19th July this year. Why is art important in primary schools? 

Raising school standards and the importance of different assessment methods are hot topics of discussion, but what does raising standards look like in practice and what role does assessment play?

The 2021 Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 10-16th May. The theme this year is nature. The aim of this week is to get people thinking about and talk about all aspects of mental health.

Read about why we need to close the achievement gap and discover two different ways we can approach closing the achievement gap.

Our partnership with Jen started as a simple discussion about working together, and turned into a shared passion to dive deeper into the ‘hidden curriculum’. In particular, those significant people and events in history that have had an impact on how we live today.