PlanBee FAQs - Answers to your PlanBee Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Quickly find answers to the questions we get asked the most

Digital Lessons

We provide all our resources as digital PDF files which can be downloaded instantly from your PlanBee account.

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National Curriculum

Our lessons are carefully matched to the National Curriculum for England, and offer clear knowledge and skills progression.

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Refunds

Due to the nature of downloadable products, we are unable to offer refunds on lessons that have been accessed.

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Discounts

We frequently offer discounts and offers via our newsletter and social media channels.

Pay by Invoice

If you need to pay via invoice for your purchases, you can apply for a school trade account.

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Getting Started with PlanBee

What is PlanBee?

PlanBee is a library of ready-to-teach primary lesson packs and schemes of work, written by experienced teachers. Our resources are designed to save planning time while supporting confident, high-quality teaching.

Who can use PlanBee?

PlanBee is used by:

Individual primary teachers
Schools and multi-academy trusts
Home educators
Private tutors

We offer individual subscriptions, whole-school subscriptions and flexible options depending on your needs.

How quickly can I access resources after signing up?

Immediately. Once you subscribe or purchase a resource, you’ll have instant access via your PlanBee account.

Can I try PlanBee for free?

If you've never used PlanBee before, we have a range of free schemes of work and lesson packs so you can get a taste of what PlanBee has to offer.

Subscriptions and Pricing

What subscription options do you offer?

We offer:

Individual subscriptions (monthly or annual)
Whole-school subscriptions (annual)

Each option gives access to a wide range of PlanBee resources, with pricing designed to be clear and affordable.

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Do I have to subscribe to access the resources?

No, if you don't want to commit to one of our subscription options, you can simply pay-as-you-go for the lesson packs you would like.

Do you charge schools per pupil or per teacher?

No. We don’t charge by pupil numbers or limit how many teachers can access resources. Our pricing is simple and transparent with one flat rate for our school subscribers.

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Can schools pay by invoice or purchase order?

Yes, you can open a school trade account to apply to pay via invoice for your purchases.

We don't accept purchase orders because all ordering can be done via your online account but there is the option to apply a PO number to your invoice should you need to.

Do you offer discounts for small schools or MATs?

Yes. Discounted rates are available for:

Small schools
Multi-Academy Trusts purchasing subscriptions for three or more schools

Using PlanBee Resources

Are PlanBee resources aligned with the National Curriculum?

Yes. All our resources are aligned with the English National Curriculum and designed to support progression and coverage.

If you're looking to cover a particular objective, you can use our Objective Checker to find the lessons you need.

What format do your resources come in?

Our resources are provided as PDF files, which ensures they can be opened, displayed and used universally across all operating systems and devices.

While we don’t currently offer a Google Slides or PowerPoint version, there are several ways you can use the resources in presentation mode.

Using Full-Screen Mode:

If you are using Windows 10 (or later), Mac, Android, or iOS, your system’s built-in PDF viewer allows you to display the slides full-screen. Simply open the PDF and use the arrow keys to navigate—just like a standard PowerPoint presentation. Make sure you’re not in preview mode to allow smooth navigation.

Are the resources editable?

There are several ways you can edit our PDF files:

Annotating on an Interactive Whiteboard

If you have an interactive whiteboard, many come with an ‘overlay mode’, which allows you to write and draw directly onto the slides. This is a useful feature for engaging pupils with interactive discussions.

Editing and Converting PDFs

If you’d like to edit or adapt the slides, you can use:

Adobe Acrobat Pro – Allows text editing and exporting to PowerPoint or Word.
Free PDF Editors – Websites such as TechRadar’s guide list free options for modifying PDFs.

Can I use PlanBee resources for home education?

Yes. Many home educators use PlanBee for its clear structure, step-by-step lessons and flexible approach. You don’t need a teaching background to use the resources effectively.

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Accounts and Access

How do I log in to my account?

You can log in using the email address and password you used when creating your account or purchasing a subscription.

Can I share my login details?

Individual accounts are strictly for one user only.

School accounts use one shared login for all staff at that school.

What happens if I forget my password?

You can reset your password using the Forgot Password link on the login page.

Technical Questions

What devices can I use PlanBee on?

PlanBee works on most devices, including laptops, tablets and desktop computers, using a modern web browser.

Something on the website's not working – what can I do?

We're constantly updating planbee.com to make it better for our users. Occasionally, issues can occur if you've previously visited PlanBee and are returning again since we made changes. This is partly due to the way in which your web browser stores—or 'caches'—information about websites. In many cases where something's displaying incorrectly or a button/link stops working, clearing out your web browser's cache can fix it. Here are three steps you can try, to resolve this common issue:

Step 1: perform a 'force refresh'

The first thing to try, if you experience an issue like this, is a 'force refresh' (or 'hard refresh'). Doing a force refresh clears your web browser's cache, but only for the page you are currently viewing. This is a good first step as it won't delete cached information for other websites you've visited. The process is the same for most web browsers:

Using Windows? Hit Ctrl + F5
Using MacOS? Hit Cmd + Shift + R

Note that because a force refresh only clears the web browser's cache for the page you are on, you may need to repeat these keyboard commands if you experience similar issues on a different page, too.

Step 2: clear your browser's cache and cookies

If doing a force refresh doesn't work, the next thing to try is clearing your web browser's cache and cookies for planbee.com (or the entire cache). This article explains the process, depending which web browser you are using: https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/how-to-clear-browser-cache/

Note that, unless you follow the instructions specifically to clear the cache and cookies only for planbee.com, all stored data for all websites you've previously visited will be cleared, too. This may make other websites slower to load, the first time you visit them again.

Step 3: update and restart your web browser

More recent versions of modern web browsers will update automatically, ensuring you are always using the latest version that is compatible with your device. However, they may only update when closed and re-started/re-opened:

Using Windows? Making sure that your web browser is the active window, hit Ctrl + F4
Using MacOS? Making sure that your web browser is the active window, hit Cmd + Q

Once fully closed, re-open your web browser. If your web browser is older, or does not update automatically, consult its documentation to find out how to update it.

Do you provide technical support?

Yes. If you experience any issues, just contact us and we’ll be happy to help.

Still have questions?

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please get in touch.

We’re always happy to help.