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Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · 1d

KS1 teachers: Are you wondering how to use continuous provision while meeting national curriculum demands?
Explore how a blended model can help the transition from EYFS → KS1, preserve creativity and independence and deliver an ambitious curriculum.
#ContinuousProvision
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/w2zz2

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · 2d

The DfE has updated the #PESportPremium guidance for 2025-26.
Find out what’s new, how much funding your school will receive, and what it can (and can’t) be used for.
👇  #PrimaryPE #PESportPremium
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/11g0mi

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · 2d

Autumn term = the busiest stretch for KS1 teachers. 📚✨
Practical tips on protecting your energy:
- smarter marking
- task batching
- wise use of AI
- boundaries and self-care
- your wellbeing matters as much as your planning
Read more 👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/89qgk #TeacherWellbeing #Edutwitter

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · 3d

New survey shows 58% of teachers have been caught in disputes between separated parents — often impacting children’s learning and wellbeing.
KS1 teachers are on the front line of family separation challenges.
Read what you need to know and practical steps to support pupils➡️ www.twinkl.co.uk/l/m1aix

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 Optional KS1 SATs 2026 — some key updates revealed: a new NCA portal, revised admin dates and more.
KS1 teachers — check your diary and get up to speed!
#KS1 #SATs2026
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/suwi6

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · 9d

Heads up, KS1 teachers: Changes are coming for the 2025–26 phonics screening check — a new online portal, a new provider and fresh deadlines.
Check out the key dates and what’s changing here: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/blzvw
#Phonics #EdChat

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · 10d

Can continuous provision help deliver the new writing framework?
The DfE’s writing framework emphasises talk, sentence mastery and purposeful writing — areas where continuous provision shines.
Explore how to blend play-based learning with KS1 expectations.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/l94ma

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · 29d

Strong relationships start at the school gate.
Discover practical ways to build trust with parents from day 1:
- welcoming drop-offs
- engaging newsletters
- noticeboards that work
Here is how teachers can communicate so parents will listen! 👇
#Edutwitter
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ispum

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Sep 9

KS1 teachers: The new DfE writing framework offers non-statutory but essential guidance for handwriting, spelling and sentence-building through talk and play.
Plus, discover how continuous provision naturally fits the approach.
#KS1Writing #PrimaryTeaching
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16i2sg

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Sep 9

Out with ‘outstanding’, in with ‘exceptional’. Ofsted ditches single-word ratings for a new 1–5 scale this November.
Clarity or just more pressure?
#PrimaryEducation #Ofsted
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/84mpt

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Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Sep 8

New to year 2? It’s a year full of growth — for pupils and teachers!
From fostering independence to navigating assessments, experienced teachers share what they wish they had known before teaching year 2. 👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vlp3i

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Sep 3

Should play stop at Reception?
A petition asking for continuous provision to be made statutory in KS1 has garnered 70k+ signatures and counting.
What do you think? Should play continue beyond the EYFS?
#KS1 #PrimaryEducation #ContinuousProvision
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bxpu1

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Sep 2

Year 1 — it’s magical, messy and full of milestones!
Find out what teachers wish they’d known before teaching this unique year group — from play-based starts to phonics priorities.
What’s your best year 1 survival tip?
#PrimaryTeaching #Year1
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wy605

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Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Sep 1

Back to school = big emotions for little learners.
This Digest explores how KS1 teachers can support anxious pupils as they start the new school year.
#BackToSchool #Transition
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/11l1v7

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Sep 1

Jumping back into 'teacher life'?
Here are some tips to help you ease into the new school year with balance and confidence.
From getting organised to setting boundaries, these strategies support both teacher and pupil wellbeing.
#TeacherWellbeing #BackToSchool #Transition
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/cqev2

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Aug 27

KS1 teachers, get ahead of the game! ✏️ 
All the 2025–26 key dates you need: term times, awareness weeks and more.
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zdscs

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Aug 26

🍂 A new school year, a fresh start!
Discover autumn term inspiration: key dates, wellbeing tips and engaging topics to kickstart learning in KS1.
#BackToSchool #Transition #KS1
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6g33q

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Aug 20

Worried about transition jitters?
This Digest shares practical ideas to ease the move from year 1 to year 2.
Which strategy will you try first?
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/moiae

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Aug 18

What changes can we expect for primary curriculum and assessment?
KS1 and KS2 Digest reflect on the review so far and hopes for the future ahead of the final report in autumn
Explore more: www.twinkl.co.uk/l/eq4vk
#edusky

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Nicki Chambers @nickidigest.bsky.social · Aug 11

At the mid-point of the summer break, here's a roundup of some of Digest's wellbeing content for educators and parents.

From self-care and switching off to tackling loneliness and finding summer discounts, visit 👉 twinkl.co.uk/l/wha56 to read these and more.

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Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Aug 11

AI in the classroom: friend, foe or future?
KS1 and KS2 Digest explore how AI reshaped UK primary education in 2024–25, from SEND support to handwriting debates.
Read the full reflection👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/r8olm

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Aug 6

Are you a people-pleaser? - Always saying yes - Feel guilty saying no - Anxious to disappoint
You're not alone, but you can protect your time and wellbeing.👇
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/183qqe

Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Aug 4

How much could you earn next academic year?

Find out what happened to teacher pay in 2024/25 in the latest Twinkl Digest summer reflection

Read:
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12wzfm

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Vicki - KS1 Digest @vickiks1digest.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thinking of leaving teaching? You're not alone — and you're not stuck.
Here are 7 fulfilling career paths where your teaching skills still shine.
👉 www.twinkl.co.uk/l/pfh2r