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Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · 3d

🌺 Help your pupils understand the importance of Remembrance.

Our lesson plans build knowledge year on year, covering:
✅ Poppies & Walter Tull
✅ Memorials & evacuees
✅ Acts of remembrance & exhibitions

📅 Designed for teaching before or on 11 November.

👉 Explore: eu1.hubs.ly/H0nVGk80

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · 6d

The Curriculum Review signals big changes ahead for primary education — sustainability, AI literacy, and curriculum balance.
At Kapow Primary, we’re already building these priorities into our curriculum design.

Read how we’re preparing schools for what’s next 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0nN3-h0

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Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · 27d

Our blog shares classroom-ready ideas for marking the European Day of Languages:
🎶 Songs
🎨 Art projects
🍳 Cooking activities
👋 Greetings in different languages

All designed to make celebrations inclusive & impactful.

👉 Read here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0n9Vpd0

#PrimaryLanguages #EDL2025

European Day Of Languages: Ideas For Primary Schools

Activities for your primary school class and the whole school to do during European Day of Languages. Includes lessons & assembly ideas.

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Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Sep 19

🌍 Planning for the European Day of Languages?

Our on-demand webinar is packed with ideas to help you celebrate in school:

✅ Creative classroom activities
✅ Whole-school approaches
✅ Ways to explore language & culture

👉 Watch here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0n9Y5m0

#PrimaryLanguages #EDL2025

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Sep 17

📅 Wed 24 Sept, 4 PM
💡 Teaching Remembrance in Primary Schools

Practical ideas & resources for teaching Remembrance with sensitivity, relevance & cross-curricular links.

🔗 Sign up → https://bit.ly/4ovm4lH

#KapowPrimary #Webinar #PrimaryTeaching #Remembrance

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Sep 15

Ofsted’s new inspection framework is here — with big changes for schools.

Our blog unpacks what you need to know: the 6 evaluation areas, colour-coded report cards, and what this means for leadership & curriculum planning.

Read more 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0n1mQL0
#Ofsted #Education

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Sep 11

💻 Ready for #NationalCodingWeek?

From unplugged debugging to trying Python, we’ve got top tips to get pupils buzzing about coding 🎉

👉 Read the blog: Top Tips for Celebrating Coding Week in Primary Schools - eu1.hubs.ly/H0m-G450

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Sep 9

📅 Wed 17 Sept, 4 PM
💡 Code-Along with Kapow Primary

Interactive Scratch session on loops, variables & conditions – perfect for Upper KS2 teachers. Boost your skills & inspire your coding lessons.

🔗 Sign up → https://bit.ly/4ovm4lH

#KapowPrimary #Webinar #PrimaryComputing #ScratchCoding

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Sep 8

“Previously Art wasn’t prioritise, once English & Maths were solid, we turned to foundation subjects and today art thrives.” Barton Moss

Discover how Kapow, with built-in teacher videos, brought confidence & creativity back into the classroom.

Read: https://bit.ly/4oBydFu

#ArtEd #PrimarySchool

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎉 We’re thrilled to be shortlisted for an Education Today Award!
Now it’s over to you — schools are the judges. 🏫💡
👉 Cast your vote for us here: educationtodayawards...

Voting closes 30th Sept! 🗳️

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Sep 3

📅 Wed 10 Sept, 4 PM
💡 Lead Your Subject With Confidence

Practical tips & strategies for leading any foundation subject – perfect for new subject leaders, ECTs & anyone needing a refresher.

🔗 Sign up → https://bit.ly/4ovm4lH

#KapowPrimary #TeacherCPD #SubjectLeadership

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Sep 2

✨ Want to explore more subjects with Kapow?

Take a FREE subject trial this September or add a new subject to your subscription and you’ll be entered into our prize draw! 🎉

Win a £250 Amazon voucher for your school! 🛒
👉 https://bit.ly/4lZS3YK

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Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 28

“Kapow is really clear and has just the right amount of content…” — Mesne Lea Primary

Progression matters—and clarity delivers. See how Kapow’s RSE & PSHE scheme helped teachers teach with confidence and learners progress with purpose.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4fCynID

#RSE #PSHE

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 21

“When our lessons sparked cameras clicking, we knew we’d become part of the conversation.”

Green Park Primary’s science story proves great lessons can inspire, connect, and boost visibility far beyond the classroom.

🔗 Read the case study: https://bit.ly/418GruV

#PrimaryScience #STEMEducation

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 19

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Kapow Primary Spanish has been shortlisted for the Teach Awards 2025 (Foundation category)!

👏 Thanks to all the teachers and schools who inspire us daily.

📅 Winners announced 10 Nov! 🤞

#TeachAwards #KapowPrimary #MFL

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 18

📅 Wed 3 Sept, 4 PM
💡 An Introduction to Kapow Primary

See how our resources support leadership, empower teachers & bring foundation subjects to life.

❓ Q&A included
🔗 Sign up → https://bit.ly/4ovm4lH

#KapowPrimary #Webinar #TeacherCPD

Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 15

📅 Four live webinars this September!

From subject leadership to creative classroom ideas—join us live, learn from experts & get your questions answered.

🎓 Free to attend – reserve your spot now: https://bit.ly/3UiVT3M
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Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 15

Teaching Remembrance in Primary Schools
📅 Wed 24 Sept 2025

Plan meaningful, age-appropriate Remembrance activities that connect pupils to history & values.

🌺 Ideas for assemblies, lessons & whole-school events.

#Remembrance #PrimaryHistory #KapowPrimary
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Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 15

Code Along With Kapow Primary
📅 Wed 17 Sept 2025

💻 Follow along live as we guide you through hands-on coding activities you can take straight to the classroom.

Perfect for KS1 & KS2 computing.

#PrimaryComputing #Coding #KapowPrimary
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Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 15

Lead Your Subject With Confidence
📅 Wed 10 Sept 2025

Practical tips for subject leaders to plan, monitor & inspire—without feeling overwhelmed.

✨ Build confidence & clarity in your role.

#SubjectLeadership #KapowPrimary #PrimaryTeaching
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Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 15

An Introduction to Kapow Primary
📅 Wed 3 Sept 2025

New to Kapow Primary or want to get more from your subscription?

🎓 Discover how our resources can transform teaching & learning across subjects.

#KapowPrimary #TeacherCPD #PrimaryEducation
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Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎥 Live this September with Kapow Primary

Four expert-led CPD webinars to inspire, support & give you practical strategies you can use straight away.

Here’s what’s coming up 🧵👇
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Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 13

📚 Our blog post is packed with examples, ready-to-use activities, and ideas to make this happen in your classroom.
👉 Read here: https://bit.ly/45IGIqV
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Teaching History Using Primary Sources

Explore document analysis, artefact exploration, oral histories, and more. Start your free trial now and transform History!

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Kapow Primary @kapowprimary.bsky.social · Aug 13

By using primary sources, you’re not just teaching history—you’re training pupils to think critically, question evidence, and see the past from multiple perspectives.

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