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Teachers' resources

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Find free, easy to use lesson plans and fun activities for your class in Barnardo’s extensive teachers’ resources. Our downloadable material is engaging, exciting and flexible. Our resources allow you to fulfil your National Curriculum objectives.

What’s more, these cross-curricular activities are suitable for primary and secondary school pupils. Save preparation time and enjoy our easy fundraising ideas that will enable you and your class to transform children’s lives.

Did you also know that a Barnardo’s education team can come into your school and help you with your ideas for fundraising events? They can also do assemblies about the various activities we offer. Contact us for details.

Primary School – Key Stages 1 and 2

Our education activity envelopes and lesson plans are adaptable, promote cross-curricular activities and give children a real sense of achievement. What’s more, they are fantastic fun for both your pupils and for you to take part in.

Secondary School and Sixth Form College – Key Stages 3 and 4

Give your class the experience of running their own business and bring out their enterprising skills. Or develop their teamwork through Barnardo’s fundraising activities.

Do you have any questions or need more information about Barnardo’s educational material? Please contact us.