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in Giglets News January 19, 2022

Find out more as giglets prepare for our official launch in Canada.

in Giglets News December 16, 2021

Learn about our process when creating the vibrant illustration and imagery that jumps out when you first look at Giglets.

in Giglets News November 26, 2021

Music is hugely powerful and can shake a whole spectrum of emotions from us. Can we use this to our advantage within the classroom?

in Giglets News October 25, 2021

At Giglets, we love all books. We want your pupils to feel the same about the books they read!

in Giglets News September 24, 2021

Reading and writing are intrinsically linked, and teachers see the benefits of teaching writing by connecting their pupils’ writing with a reading stimulus.

in Giglets News August 27, 2021

St. Andrew's Primary School in Newport, South Wales have been using Giglets since 2017 and we are delighted to have helped engage and include all learners in their literacy teaching.

in Press Releases March 4, 2019

When expectations are growing but budgets are falling, you have to be confident that how you spend that budget has a strong impact in the classroom, and is therefore really great value for money.

in Press Releases March 1, 2018

In Estyn’s 2013 inspection report, there were 355 pupils at St Philip Evans R.C. Primary School. The school is in an English-speaking part of South Wales. About 40% of pupils learn English as an additional language, and speak other languages at home. About a quarter of pupils are entitled to receive free school meals. The school identifies 17% of pupils as having additional learning needs, nearly all of whom have moderate learning difficulties. No pupil has a statement of special educational needs.

in Press Releases November 23, 2017

There is no perfect way to lead. An effective school leader adjusts their leadership style to improve results within their school. A leader with a breadth of pedagogical knowledge, who provides hands-on support, will often win the respect of their staff. On the other hand, a relaxed school leader who delegates tasks and mentors individual teachers can also create an amazing teaching and learning environment.

in Press Releases May 22, 2017

Here’s the problem with highlighting: Every day pupils highlight words in books. Their teachers hope that the words will resonate, be reviewed and spark some thought. For most though, highlighted words don’t do that.