Vicki - KS1 Digest
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KS1 Writer for Twinkl Digest.
Up-to-the-minute education news: articles that inform, support and inspire.
Up-to-the-minute education news: articles that inform, support and inspire.
New insights from the reading for pleasure inquiry explore how assessment pressure in KS1 can shape children’s relationship with reading — and why decoding success alone isn’t enough.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/z1xyf
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/z1xyf
February 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
New insights from the reading for pleasure inquiry explore how assessment pressure in KS1 can shape children’s relationship with reading — and why decoding success alone isn’t enough.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/z1xyf
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/z1xyf
Optional KS1 SATs return in 2026.
STA guidance sets out access arrangements for year 2 pupils — including SEND, EAL, SEMH support, rest breaks, scribes & assistive tech.
Here’s a clear summary for schools 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/74bvv
Here’s a clear summary for schools 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/74bvv
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Optional KS1 SATs return in 2026.
STA guidance sets out access arrangements for year 2 pupils — including SEND, EAL, SEMH support, rest breaks, scribes & assistive tech.
Here’s a clear summary for schools 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/74bvv
Here’s a clear summary for schools 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/74bvv
KS1 teachers: Parliament’s new reading for pleasure inquiry sheds light on bridging screen habits with love of books — and what motivates young readers.
#PrimaryEd #KS1 #ReadingForPleasure
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/126j23
#PrimaryEd #KS1 #ReadingForPleasure
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/126j23
February 4, 2026 at 12:25 PM
KS1 teachers: Parliament’s new reading for pleasure inquiry sheds light on bridging screen habits with love of books — and what motivates young readers.
#PrimaryEd #KS1 #ReadingForPleasure
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/126j23
#PrimaryEd #KS1 #ReadingForPleasure
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/126j23
62.5% of KS1 teachers plan to run optional year 2 SATs this year — even after their statutory status was removed.
With a majority of KS1 teachers in support of the tests, we reveal how the assessments are changing.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/dkruk
With a majority of KS1 teachers in support of the tests, we reveal how the assessments are changing.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/dkruk
February 3, 2026 at 8:27 PM
62.5% of KS1 teachers plan to run optional year 2 SATs this year — even after their statutory status was removed.
With a majority of KS1 teachers in support of the tests, we reveal how the assessments are changing.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/dkruk
With a majority of KS1 teachers in support of the tests, we reveal how the assessments are changing.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/dkruk
QE Insights explores how year 1 and 2 teachers can explain KS1 continuous provision clearly, professionally and confidently.
#continuousprovision #PrimaryEd
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/o89vn
#continuousprovision #PrimaryEd
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/o89vn
January 28, 2026 at 2:52 PM
QE Insights explores how year 1 and 2 teachers can explain KS1 continuous provision clearly, professionally and confidently.
#continuousprovision #PrimaryEd
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/o89vn
#continuousprovision #PrimaryEd
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/o89vn
🕊️ ‘Peace’ is Children’s Word of the Year 2025!
Kids aged 6–14 across the UK chose it to reflect empathy, togetherness & awareness of global events.
A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jabau
A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jabau
January 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM
🕊️ ‘Peace’ is Children’s Word of the Year 2025!
Kids aged 6–14 across the UK chose it to reflect empathy, togetherness & awareness of global events.
A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jabau
A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jabau
Almost half of teachers say they’d like to see the phonics screening check scrapped. Find out more 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1dov5x
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1dov5x
January 21, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Almost half of teachers say they’d like to see the phonics screening check scrapped. Find out more 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1dov5x
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1dov5x
What can KS1 families really manage when it comes to home learning?
QE Insights explores:
✔ short, simple tasks
✔ reading and number focus
✔ flexibility for real life
A must-read for KS1 teachers 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6c2k3
QE Insights explores:
✔ short, simple tasks
✔ reading and number focus
✔ flexibility for real life
A must-read for KS1 teachers 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6c2k3
January 20, 2026 at 12:58 PM
What can KS1 families really manage when it comes to home learning?
QE Insights explores:
✔ short, simple tasks
✔ reading and number focus
✔ flexibility for real life
A must-read for KS1 teachers 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6c2k3
QE Insights explores:
✔ short, simple tasks
✔ reading and number focus
✔ flexibility for real life
A must-read for KS1 teachers 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6c2k3
January blues hitting your KS1 classroom?
This article shares tips to help pupils reset emotionally after the holidays.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1dm4u0
This article shares tips to help pupils reset emotionally after the holidays.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1dm4u0
January 19, 2026 at 3:12 PM
January blues hitting your KS1 classroom?
This article shares tips to help pupils reset emotionally after the holidays.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1dm4u0
This article shares tips to help pupils reset emotionally after the holidays.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1dm4u0
KS1 teachers: play isn’t optional anymore… at least MPs might think so!
A debate on statutory continuous provision hits parliament on the 26th January.
#KS1Teachers #ContinuousProvision
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vs40f
A debate on statutory continuous provision hits parliament on the 26th January.
#KS1Teachers #ContinuousProvision
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vs40f
January 19, 2026 at 12:41 PM
KS1 teachers: play isn’t optional anymore… at least MPs might think so!
A debate on statutory continuous provision hits parliament on the 26th January.
#KS1Teachers #ContinuousProvision
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vs40f
A debate on statutory continuous provision hits parliament on the 26th January.
#KS1Teachers #ContinuousProvision
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vs40f
New term, new mindset!
January could be the ideal time to introduce growth mindset in your KS1 classroom — helping pupils build resilience, re-engage with learning and see mistakes as opportunities.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/94x64
January could be the ideal time to introduce growth mindset in your KS1 classroom — helping pupils build resilience, re-engage with learning and see mistakes as opportunities.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/94x64
January 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM
New term, new mindset!
January could be the ideal time to introduce growth mindset in your KS1 classroom — helping pupils build resilience, re-engage with learning and see mistakes as opportunities.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/94x64
January could be the ideal time to introduce growth mindset in your KS1 classroom — helping pupils build resilience, re-engage with learning and see mistakes as opportunities.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/94x64
Back to school after the holidays can be a challenge for pupils and parents!
Practical tips for reconnecting with parents in January here👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xrqa3
Practical tips for reconnecting with parents in January here👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xrqa3
January 12, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Back to school after the holidays can be a challenge for pupils and parents!
Practical tips for reconnecting with parents in January here👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xrqa3
Practical tips for reconnecting with parents in January here👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xrqa3
Teaching KS1 in January feels tough — and it’s not just you!
This article breaks down why it’s such a challenging time after the holidays and reminds us it’s normal. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/huqt7
This article breaks down why it’s such a challenging time after the holidays and reminds us it’s normal. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/huqt7
January 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Teaching KS1 in January feels tough — and it’s not just you!
This article breaks down why it’s such a challenging time after the holidays and reminds us it’s normal. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/huqt7
This article breaks down why it’s such a challenging time after the holidays and reminds us it’s normal. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/huqt7
What’s it really like to be a staff governor? Dive into the ups and downs of the role. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/11bklj
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/11bklj
January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
What’s it really like to be a staff governor? Dive into the ups and downs of the role. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/11bklj
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/11bklj
What is a staff governor — and why could it matter to you as a teacher?
This article explains the role, how it connects classroom experience with school strategy, and what it isn’t.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/y3g4j
This article explains the role, how it connects classroom experience with school strategy, and what it isn’t.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/y3g4j
January 5, 2026 at 12:06 PM
What is a staff governor — and why could it matter to you as a teacher?
This article explains the role, how it connects classroom experience with school strategy, and what it isn’t.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/y3g4j
This article explains the role, how it connects classroom experience with school strategy, and what it isn’t.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/y3g4j
Are KS1 attention spans shrinking? Research suggests increased early screen use may be a key factor. Interesting insight for primary teachers 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ad4ao
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ad4ao
December 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Are KS1 attention spans shrinking? Research suggests increased early screen use may be a key factor. Interesting insight for primary teachers 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ad4ao
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ad4ao
KS1 searches for “winter outdoor learning” are on the rise.
Here’s why more teachers are taking lessons outdoors this season — and how it’s boosting focus and wellbeing.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19mlq6
Here’s why more teachers are taking lessons outdoors this season — and how it’s boosting focus and wellbeing.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19mlq6
December 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
KS1 searches for “winter outdoor learning” are on the rise.
Here’s why more teachers are taking lessons outdoors this season — and how it’s boosting focus and wellbeing.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19mlq6
Here’s why more teachers are taking lessons outdoors this season — and how it’s boosting focus and wellbeing.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19mlq6
Almost 2026! If you're mapping out next year already, this article has a full rundown of essential 2025–26 dates for KS1 teachers.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/os62u
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/os62u
December 1, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Almost 2026! If you're mapping out next year already, this article has a full rundown of essential 2025–26 dates for KS1 teachers.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/os62u
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/os62u
“Continuous provision is just play.”
Not true.
We bust 5 common myths — from assessment worries to behaviour misconceptions — and highlight what Ofsted really says.
A clear, evidence-informed read for KS1 teachers and leaders.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1j9zo7
Not true.
We bust 5 common myths — from assessment worries to behaviour misconceptions — and highlight what Ofsted really says.
A clear, evidence-informed read for KS1 teachers and leaders.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1j9zo7
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“Continuous provision is just play.”
Not true.
We bust 5 common myths — from assessment worries to behaviour misconceptions — and highlight what Ofsted really says.
A clear, evidence-informed read for KS1 teachers and leaders.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1j9zo7
Not true.
We bust 5 common myths — from assessment worries to behaviour misconceptions — and highlight what Ofsted really says.
A clear, evidence-informed read for KS1 teachers and leaders.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1j9zo7
Thinking about your next chapter?
Teachers possess highly transferable skills — including communication, leadership, and empathy — that are valued across many sectors.
Here are 10 careers teachers can transition into. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/g6htt
Here are 10 careers teachers can transition into. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/g6htt
November 24, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Thinking about your next chapter?
Teachers possess highly transferable skills — including communication, leadership, and empathy — that are valued across many sectors.
Here are 10 careers teachers can transition into. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/g6htt
Here are 10 careers teachers can transition into. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/g6htt
Classroom feeling a bit too festive already? 🎄
Here are practical ways KS1 teachers can keep Christmas joyful, calm and focused — from maintaining routines to choosing simple decorations and protecting your own wellbeing.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vkzlj
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vkzlj
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Classroom feeling a bit too festive already? 🎄
Here are practical ways KS1 teachers can keep Christmas joyful, calm and focused — from maintaining routines to choosing simple decorations and protecting your own wellbeing.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vkzlj
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vkzlj
Is winter term behaviour hitting hard?
Darker days = more tiredness, more emotional dysregulation, lower resilience.
This article looks at why it happens — and which strategies are helping schools stabilise classrooms.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1hyy4c
Darker days = more tiredness, more emotional dysregulation, lower resilience.
This article looks at why it happens — and which strategies are helping schools stabilise classrooms.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1hyy4c
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Is winter term behaviour hitting hard?
Darker days = more tiredness, more emotional dysregulation, lower resilience.
This article looks at why it happens — and which strategies are helping schools stabilise classrooms.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1hyy4c
Darker days = more tiredness, more emotional dysregulation, lower resilience.
This article looks at why it happens — and which strategies are helping schools stabilise classrooms.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1hyy4c
The DfE has accepted major recommendations from the Curriculum and Assessment Review — with big changes planned for primary foundation subjects by 2028.
A quick explainer for teachers. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/73zb5
A quick explainer for teachers. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/73zb5
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The DfE has accepted major recommendations from the Curriculum and Assessment Review — with big changes planned for primary foundation subjects by 2028.
A quick explainer for teachers. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/73zb5
A quick explainer for teachers. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/73zb5
Making the case for continuous provision in KS1?
This article shows how to frame the conversation with SLT using curriculum intent, Ofsted expectations and evidence of impact — a must-read for KS1 teachers.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17o75p
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17o75p
November 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Making the case for continuous provision in KS1?
This article shows how to frame the conversation with SLT using curriculum intent, Ofsted expectations and evidence of impact — a must-read for KS1 teachers.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17o75p
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17o75p
Citizenship is becoming statutory in primary schools.
DfE confirms plans to embed citizenship from KS1 — giving pupils the knowledge and skills to be active, informed citizens.
Here’s what teachers need to know.👇
#CitizenshipEducation
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s3x7o
Here’s what teachers need to know.👇
#CitizenshipEducation
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s3x7o
November 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Citizenship is becoming statutory in primary schools.
DfE confirms plans to embed citizenship from KS1 — giving pupils the knowledge and skills to be active, informed citizens.
Here’s what teachers need to know.👇
#CitizenshipEducation
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s3x7o
Here’s what teachers need to know.👇
#CitizenshipEducation
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/s3x7o