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Maths on the inside
“Why is this one cheaper?” “Actually it isn’t!”
According to a quick search on my computer today, the average level of interest on a credit card for any payments not cleared by the due date is around 25%.
I’m sure many people with cards already know that, but I must admit it came as a shock to me.
May 13, 2022 -
What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (12 May 2022)
Here is what has been happening in the office this week.
Why not hold a French Phonics Festival? Catherine Cantin, co-author of 21 Fun Songs to Teach French Phonics, is going to be leading her first French Phonics Festival today with Amanda MacRae, using songs and worksheets from her book.
May 12, 2022 -
Children have opinions!
What is the best way to ensure that KS2 understand that there are many different types of fiction?
May 6, 2022 -
What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (5 May 2022)
Here is what has been happening in the office this week. We’ve been working hard on our new website. Tuesday was ‘Write a Review Day’! Receiving copies of newly published books is always fun!
May 6, 2022 -
What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (28 April 2022)
In the “What Kids Are Reading” report, graphic novels have made it into the top ten favourites for secondary school pupils for the first time.
April 28, 2022 -
What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (21 April 2022)
Thank you to all our authors, illustrators, staff and other creatives for helping us to create innovative, easy-to-use resources which inspire and motivate!
April 21, 2022 -
SPaG as a form of amusement
Is it really possible to teach spelling, punctuation and grammar as a set of games?
April 20, 2022 -
What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (14 Apr 2022)
I’m delighted to let you know that the Years 3-4 book for Contemporary Children’s Literature has gone to the printers and will be on sale from 30 April. I’m really looking forward to seeing this book in print!
April 14, 2022 -
Help with ‘Levelling Up’
To quote the Government ‘Levelling Up’ white paper: “Too many young people are still leaving education without the skills and knowledge to cook and live healthily.”
April 12, 2022 -
What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (7 Apr 2022)
On Monday we were delighted and honoured to find out that we’ve been shortlisted for the IPA Education Publisher of the Year award for the second year in a row.
April 7, 2022
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