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Festive Computing Activities for the Classroom

By Claire Graham | 04 December 2025

So, Christmas is coming and what better way to bring a bit of holiday spirit than to add a bit of sparkle to your computing lessons. Here are three festive activities that not only bring the fun but also enhance their computing skills. 1. Create a Festive Animation There are…

Importance of Christmas: a nativity scene

The Importance of Christmas: The origins of our traditions

By Zuzana Puente | 01 December 2025

Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays worldwide. More than 2 billion people in over 160 countries around the world celebrate Christmas, which is rich with spiritual, cultural, and social significance. As the popular Christmas song by Andy Williams suggests, it’s the most wonderful time of the year…

Creative Christmas Learning in Early Years

By Rebecca Sowden | 28 November 2025

Ah, Christmas time in the Reception classroom – where the joy is contagious, the excitement is palpable, and the tinsel crowns are perpetually slipping off little heads. It’s a time full of giggles, chaos, and, of course, a certain cheeky elf or two. Now, settle in, my friends, because I…

Christmas Book Recommendations for Early Years Settings

By Mark Shotton | 28 November 2025

‘Tis the season! The run-up to Christmas in Early Years is always hectic yet joyous: nativity performances, crafts, decorations, glitter everywhere, alongside the everyday observations and caregiving. All of this makes being an Early Years Practitioner not only challenging but profoundly rewarding. The smiles, the wonder, and the small moments…

Busting Myths About EAL Learners: What You Really Need to Know

By Rashda Salamat | 28 November 2025

Every classroom has learners learning English as an Additional Language (EAL). Teachers and classmates want to help, but sometimes myths and assumptions get in the way. Let’s clear the air and look at what’s true. Myth 1: “If they struggle with English, they’re not smart.” Wrong. EAL learners can…

White Ribbon Day 2025 – “We Speak Up”

By Elaine Robson | 21 November 2025

On Tuesday 25th November 2025, North Tyneside proudly joins the global movement for White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Action against gender-based violence. Why It Matters 71% of women in the UK have faced sexual harassment in public spaces. Ofsted’s 2021 review found 79% of girls and…

Choosing Tech Gifts for Kids at Christmas

A Guide for Parents: Choosing Tech Gifts for Kids This Christmas

By Neil Brown | 21 November 2025

As Christmas approaches, tech gifts are often at the top of kids’ wish lists. While these gifts can be fun, educational, and engaging, parents should consider a range of factors to ensure their choices are age-appropriate, safe, and beneficial. Here’s some guidance to help you with choosing great tech gifts…

Three shelves full of books to promote reading fluency.

A focus on fluency

By Eve Morton | 19 November 2025

What is Reading Fluency? There is often a misconception amongst pupils (and sometimes adults) that being a fluent reader means being a fast reader. Fluency involves the ability to read smoothly, accurately, and with expression. This will mean that the reader takes note of punctuation, phrases and clauses, along with…

The New Writing Framework and EAL learners

By Rashda Salamat | 12 November 2025

A Fresh Start for Teaching Writing Writing remains one of the most complex skills to both teach and learn. Recognising this, the Department for Education (DfE) has introduced a new Writing Framework (July 2025) designed to raise writing standards in primary schools. The framework focuses on explicit teaching, oral rehearsal,…

Our Outstanding Teacher Training Programme

By Kate Ritchie | 11 November 2025

North Tyneside’s outstanding early years and primary teacher training programme is looking for the next generation of inspiring trainee teachers. An outstanding provider with strong partnerships North Tyneside SCITT was established in 2004 and is judged as an outstanding provider by Ofsted. We are proud to be…