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The Department for Education (DfE) has recently published a new policy paper outlining expectations for how schools and teachers should approach the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education settings. The new guidance comes in the form a policy paper. This is an important step in clarifying how AI tools can be used responsibly and safely in schools.

Fine Motor Skills: Engaging Activities for EYFS and Early Years

Fine Motor Skills: Engaging Activities for EYFS and Early Years

7th October 2025

Why Use Explore Science at Home with Your Class?

Why Use Explore Science at Home with Your Class?

29th September 2025

Why Use Explore Science at Home?

Why Use Explore Science at Home?

26th September 2025

Celebrating Black History Month 2025

Celebrating Black History Month 2025

25th September 2025

Dyslexia Intervention Programme

Dyslexia Intervention Programme

18th September 2025

The Children’s Commissioner’s School Census 2025 – What needs to change for schools?

The Children’s Commissioner’s School Census 2025 – What needs to change for schools?

12th September 2025

Graphic Organisers - Spider Diagrams

Graphic Organisers - Spider Diagrams

9th September 2025

What Are Ofsted Looking For During Their New Inspections?

What Are Ofsted Looking For During Their New Inspections?

9th September 2025

Graphic Organisers - Frayer Model

Graphic Organisers - Frayer Model

8th September 2025

Graphic Organisers - Carroll Diagrams

Graphic Organisers - Carroll Diagrams

4th September 2025

Graphic Organisers - Venn Diagrams

Graphic Organisers - Venn Diagrams

4th September 2025

Graphic Organisers - Introduction to Charts

Graphic Organisers - Introduction to Charts

3rd September 2025

What is Cognitive Load?

What is Cognitive Load?

3rd September 2025

Circle time games: Why you should be making time for Circle Time in EYFS

Circle time games: Why you should be making time for Circle Time in EYFS

1st September 2025

Reach for the Stars - New Times Tables Resources

Reach for the Stars - New Times Tables Resources

5th August 2025

How do you lay out your classroom?  Here’s some things to consider.

How do you lay out your classroom?  Here’s some things to consider.

22nd July 2025

The DfE’s new Writing Framework is hot off the press and it’s something we've been keenly anticipating here at Classroom Secrets.

The DfE’s new Writing Framework is hot off the press and it’s something we've been keenly anticipating here at Classroom Secrets.

10th July 2025

Helping Anxious Pupils Thrive Through Change: 10 Practical Strategies for Transition Time

Helping Anxious Pupils Thrive Through Change: 10 Practical Strategies for Transition Time

8th July 2025

Time-filler Activities

Time-filler Activities

30th June 2025

How is Retrieval Practice Used at Classroom Secrets?

How is Retrieval Practice Used at Classroom Secrets?

26th June 2025

Oral Health and Teeth - How can we support our children to brush their teeth?

Oral Health and Teeth - How can we support our children to brush their teeth?

24th June 2025

What has been happening at Classroom Secrets in the academic year 2024-2025?

What has been happening at Classroom Secrets in the academic year 2024-2025?

24th June 2025

What should I expect when my child starts Reception in September?

What should I expect when my child starts Reception in September?

24th June 2025

Welcome to Our New Resource Line – Wake Up and Work!

Welcome to Our New Resource Line – Wake Up and Work!

23rd June 2025