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"Should animals be kept in captivity?"

It’s one of those topics that always gets Year 4 talking. Dive into persuasive writing with our unit on 'Zoo' by Anthony Browne & 'The Rainbow Bear' by Michael Morpurgo.

Download lesson plans and resources here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/english/year...

Don't limit EAL students to their English level. Celebrate everything else they bring to class!

Try a simple shift: ask a pupil to teach YOU a word in their language today. 🗣️

Listen to the #PrimaryFutures podcast: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/primary-futu...

#InclusiveEducation #EAL

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📚 #NationalYearOfReading2026

This week, we’re spotlighting Short! by Kevin Crossley-Holland - a unique collection of short stories that are never longer than two pages!

Grab this optional text locally, then use our themed revision: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/english/unit...

#ReadingForPleasure

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✨ Try Hamilton for Free ✨

Thinking about using Hamilton in your school? Register for a Free Taster Account and explore what we have to offer - completely free.

👉 Register today and start exploring: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/sign-up/regi...

#PrimaryTeaching #FreeResources

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💡 Why use our English Flexible Blocks?

Our resources are built to give you maximum teacher choice and adaptability. You aren't expected to teach every block!

👉 Explore the blocks: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/english/

#PrimaryEnglish

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This week we’re spotlighting Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling - a Y6 favourite that shows just how exciting reading can be.

Grab this optional text locally, then use our themed revision: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/english/year...

#ReadingForPleasure

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📜 Explore Year 3 Myths & Legends!⚡️

Read The Orchard Book of Greek Myths (Geraldine McCaughrean) and Greek Myths (Marcia Williams) and practise:

✍️ Dialogue Punctuation
🔗 Using Conjunctions

Explore our units here:
www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/english/year...

#Year3 #PrimaryTeaching

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#WorldHealthDay🍎

Explore the science of staying healthy with our Y6 'Art of Being Human' unit. From exercise to heart health, it’s all here:

www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/science/unit...

#Year6 #HealthyLiving

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This week we’re spotlighting You are Awesome by Matthew Syed - a motivating guide about mindset and hard work.

👉 Grab this optional Y6 text at your local bookshop, then use our matching PSHE block: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/english/year...

#ReadingForPleasure

Passover graphic with 'Hamilton Brookes' text in the corner. Features a circular photo of matzah bread set against a dark blue background, with an orange banner at the bottom reading 'Happy Passover! Chag Pesach Sameach'.

As Passover begins, learn more about how communities celebrate!

Wishing a happy Passover to everyone in our community starting their celebrations today.

How are you exploring these traditions in your classroom?

#Passover #PrimaryEducation

Easter graphic with the Hamilton Trust 'H' logo. Features a yellow polka-dot egg and a blue striped egg above a dark grey banner that reads 'Happy Easter!' in orange text.

With Easter around the corner, learn more about how communities celebrate!

Our 'Celebrate Easter' unit for Reception explores the festival through storytelling and hands-on activities.

Download the full unit here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/topics/unit/...

#Easter #PrimaryTeaching

📚 #NationalYearOfReading2026

This week we’re spotlighting Fourteen Wolves by Catherine Barr - a powerful non-fiction story about the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park.

📖 Check out the full resource here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/childre...

#ReadingForPleasure

📊✨ Plan Your Maths with Confidence ✨📊

Effective maths teaching often relies on clarity, structure and purposeful models. To support your planning, we’ve put together a handy list of models and calculation strategies.

👉 Explore the full list here:
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#PrimaryMaths

🤖 Worried about using AI in your teaching?

You’re not alone.

In this blog, Bukky Yusuf explores practical models and frameworks to help educators make informed, thoughtful decisions about AI tools in schools.

👉 www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/practic...

#EdTech #AIinEducation #TeachingAndLearning

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate ✨🌙

Wishing peace and joy to everyone marking Eid ul-Fitr.

This is a wonderful opportunity to help pupils deepen their understanding of faith and tradition.

Check out the full lesson block here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/topics/unit/...

#EidMubarak

📚✨ National Year of Reading - Celebrating a Classic in Reception ✨📚

If you’re teaching Reception, explore our dedicated plan to help you bring this classic to life in your classroom: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/topics/unit/...

#NationalYearOfReading #EarlyYears #ReceptionClass #ReadingForPleasure

On our blog: Helping Children Understand Neurodiversity 🧠

🏷️❌ On our blog we discuss moving away from the use of labels and embracing the idea of individualism in order to develop genuine inclusivity and tolerance.

Read our blog: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/helping...

#NeurodiversityAwareness

Introducing Hamilton Brookes!

🎥 A quick reminder: What we do for you.

At Hamilton Brookes, our purpose is simple: to support teachers with high-quality, thoughtfully designed curriculum resources that make a genuine difference in the classroom.

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#PrimaryEducation #TeachingAndLearning

🔬✨ British Science Week 2026 ✨🔬

British Science Week runs from 6–15 March 2026 - a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths.

Watch our webinar to discover practical ideas for bringing science to life in your classroom:
👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi0x...

#BritishScienceWeek

Celebrating Women – International Women’s Day

Last Sunday marked International Women’s Day, a moment to reflect not only on progress, but on the work still to be done.

Read the full blog to reflect on where we are, and where we need to go: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/test-78...

📚✨ National Year of Reading ✨📚

Celebrate the joy of story with the adventures of Oluwalase Babatunde Benson - the self-proclaimed “No. 1” car spotter in his Nigerian village.

Check out our story blocks here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/english/year...

#NationalYearOfReading #ReadingForPleasure

🌈 Happy Holi! 🌈

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and colourful Holi! This vibrant festival of colour marks the arrival of spring and celebrates love, renewal and the triumph of good over evil.

🎨 Discover activities to celebrate with your class:
👉 www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/topics/unit/...

🌈 Happy Holi! 🌈

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and colourful Holi! This vibrant festival of colour marks the arrival of spring and celebrates love, renewal and the triumph of good over evil.

🎨 Discover activities to celebrate with your class:
👉 www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/topics/unit/...

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Oracy Across the Curriculum: Turning Talk into a Powerful Learning Tool

Read the full blog to explore how purposeful talk can transform learning: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/oracy-a...

#Oracy #TeachingAndLearning #PrimaryEducation

✨ Try Hamilton for Free ✨

Thinking about using Hamilton in your school? Register for a Free Taster Account and explore what we have to offer - completely free.

👉 Register today and start exploring: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/sign-up/regi...

#PrimaryTeaching #FreeResources

🧡 1 March - Zero Discrimination Day

Zero Discrimination Day reminds us that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and represented in their learning environment.

👉 Read more: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/anti-ra...

#ZeroDiscriminationDay #AntiRacistTeaching

Celebrating Lunar New Year – The Year of the Horse 🧧🐎

In her latest blog, Sarah Loader reflects on how we can keep multi-cultural celebrations meaningful and relevant for children.

Read the full blog here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/celebra...

#LunarNewYear #YearOfTheHorse #GlobalEducation

Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at Hamilton Brookes.

As Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to our colleagues, clients and communities who are observing this holy month.

May this time bring peace, reflection, compassion and togetherness to all who are celebrating.

How can we help children feel a sense of belonging?

For Children’s Mental Health Week, Sarah Loader reflects on this year’s theme, “This is My Place”, and the importance of creating spaces where every child feels safe.

Read the full blog here: www.hamilton-trust.org.uk/blog/underst...