Teach Secondary Issue 14.8

55 teachwire.net/secondary CPD Training, books or software that help teachers grow and develop professionally Dr Chris Baker, CPD leader, Cabot Learning Federation CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT Resources that support curriculum subject teaching – in class or at home Nikki Cunningham-Smith, assistant headteacher EDTECH AND SOFTWARE Devices, apps and software that enhance learning or support school-wide systems Kit Betts-Masters, lead practitioner for science and content creator FREE RESOURCE Print or digital resources that are completely free for secondary schools Anthony David, executive headteacher and author based in London HEALTH AND WELLBEING Materials that support RSE, safeguarding and students’ mental health and wellbeing Ann Marie Christian, safeguarding & child protection expert HOW IT WORKED 1 ENTRIES OPENED Companies submitted their best resources 2 SHORTLISTS CREATED We grouped the standouts by category 3 EXPERT JUDGING Educators put every entry through its paces 4 WINNERS CHOSEN Winner & two highly commended per category WHAT JUDGES ASSESSED Judges carefully evaluated each resource against key criteria (below) to recognise outstanding quality, impact and innovation... • Suitability & adaptability • Educational impact • Originality & innovation • Value for money • Ease of use & accessibility • Durability • Environmental impact Welcome... to the Teach Secondary Awards 2025! We’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to – hand-picking, testing and ranking resources that really make a difference in schools . Expect a mix of the tried-and-true and the brand new. What do they all have in common? ✔ They work. ✔ They save you time. ✔ They make teaching that little bit easier. Of course, every school is different – what works brilliantly in one setting might need tweaking in another. But we hope these winners give you a taste of what’s possible, and plenty of inspiration to make your teaching even more rewarding. CATEGORIES & JUDGES