Farm to Fork Lessons for Scottish Schools

Scotch Beef UK GI, Scotch Lamb UK GI and Prime Scottish Pork come from animals that are born and reared in Scotland. They are produced on farms that are part of Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) Quality Assurance Schemes. Make it Scotch champions Scotland’s flagship red meat brands. It also provides free resources to help educators […]

How to Inspire a Love of Reading at Home

Choice plays a huge role in helping children develop a genuine love of reading. Young readers are far more likely to engage with books when they feel they have ownership over what they read. Whether it’s fantasy adventures, football annuals, joke books, manga, graphic novels, comics or short non-fiction, every type of reading has value. […]

Why stories make maths stick for SEND children

Why stories make maths stick for SEND children Stories are “psychologically privileged” according to Daniel Willingham, meaning they’re easier to understand, remember, and engage with. Stories provide structure, emotional connection, and context, making abstract ideas more relatable and memorable for children. Embedding concepts within narratives for the teaching of maths therefore supports understanding and retention. […]