Teaching practices that are aligned with how students learn are the most effective in improving education outcomes for all. There is strong evidence about the processes that occur during learning.

A shared vision between schools and outside school hours care (OSHC) is important for children's wellbeing, learning and development. Evidence shows that a child-centred approach helps with successful transitions. We spoke to the principal and OSHC coordinator at Kuluin State School about how they approach transitions.

This guide helps teachers explain complex sentences, enabling students to produce more sophisticated writing.

This guide provides a starting point for teachers to approach teaching writing, including definitions and examples to use in the classroom.

This guide helps teachers unpack the features of compound sentences, which allow students to add interest to their writing.

A positive sense of belonging at school has fundamental benefits for children and young people and flow-on benefits for their learning and engagement with school. This guide makes recommendations based on the best available research evidence on fostering a sense of belonging in school environments.

This report discusses AERO’s 2022 analysis of student writing data – the most extensive investigation into this area ever conducted in Australia.  

This case study has been created by Schools Plus, with the support of Darling Heights State School, as an example of engaging with families to support student learning in primary school.

A set of evidence-based lessons for Year 4 English teachers, linked to the Australian curriculum.

A set of evidence-based lessons for Year 4 maths teachers, linked to the Australian curriculum.