Trainee Resources
Useful websites and reading
English
Book References
- DfES (2007): Letters and Sounds. London: HMSO.
- Medwell, J., Griffiths, V., Minns, H., Coates, E. and Wray, D. (2017) Primary English: teaching theory and practice. 8th edition Los Angeles: Learning Matters
- Johnston, R. and Watson, J. (2014) Teaching Synthetic Phonics in Primary Schools. London: SAGE.
- Waugh, D. Warner, C. Waugh, R. (2016) Teaching grammar, punctuation and spelling in primary schools. Exeter: Learning Matters.
- Wyse, D. (2013) Teaching English, language and literacy. London: Routledge
Websites
- National Association for the Teaching of English (NATE) – there are some interesting resources that can be accessed without membership: https://www.nate.org.uk/
- National Literacy Trust http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/
- BBC Bitesize English https://www.bbc.com/education/subjects/z8rdtfr
Mathematics
Book References
- Boaler J. (2010) The Elephant in the Classroom. London: Souvenir Press
- Hansen A., Vaukins, D. (2011) Primary Mathematics Across the Curriculum. Exeter: Learning Matters
- Haylock D. (2010, 4th edition) Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers. London: Paul Chapman Publishers
- Haylock D. (2017, 5th edition) Understanding Mathematics for Young Children. London: SAGE
- Killen P. & Hindhaugh S. (2018) How Big is a Big Number? London: Learning Matters
- Mooney C., Briggs M., Hansen A., McCullouch J. & Fletcher M.. (2018, 8th edition) Primary Mathematics: Teaching Theory and Practice. London: Sage
- Newell R. (2017) Big Ideas in Primary Mathematics. London: Sage
- Southall E. (2017) Yes, But Why? Teaching for Understanding in Mathematics. London: Sage
- Thompson I. (2010, 2nd edition) Issues in Teaching Numeracy in Primary Schools. Maidenhead: Open University Press
Websites
- National Centre for Excellence in Teaching of Mathematics: https://www.ncetm.org.uk/ You will need to register online to access the resources on this site.
- National Curriculum for Mathematics at Key Stages 1 and 2: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/335158/PRIMARY_national_curriculum_-_Mathematics_220714.pdf
- Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework (EYFS): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework–2
- Good Practice in Primary Mathematics (2011) http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/good-practice-primary-mathematics-evidence-20-successful-schools
- Nrich maths www.nrich.maths.org.uk
- BBC Bitesize maths www.bbc.co.uk/gcsebitesize/maths
- Primary Resources http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/maths/maths.htm
Science
Book References
- Allen, M. (2014) Misconceptions in primary science. Maidenhead: OUP
- Harlen, W. and Qualter, A. (2014). The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools. London: David Fulton
- Loxley, P., Dawes, L., Nicholls, L. and Dore, B. (2010) Teaching through science. London: Pearson Education Ltd
- Oliver, A. (2006). Creative Teaching: Science in the Early Years & Primary Classroom. London: David Fulton
- Peacock G., Sewell K. (2014) Primary Science: Knowledge and Understanding. London: Sage
Websites
- National Curriculum: Science https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-science-programmes-of-study/national-curriculum-in-england-science-programmes-of-study
- EYFS Framework: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework–2
- Development Matters in EYFS: http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/files/2012/03/Development-Matters-FINAL-PRINT-AMENDED.pdf
- Ofsted: Maintaining curiosity https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maintaining-curiosity-a-survey-into-science-education-in-schools
- Association for Science Education https://www.ase.org.uk/home/
- National Stem centre https://www.stem.org.uk/