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Women in Maths day

By Lisa Heatherington | 07 May 2026

The 12th May is ‘Women in Maths’ day. How can we encourage girls to believe that they can be mathematicians? Perhaps looking to some inspirational female figures is the answer! Inspiring Girls in Maths: Heroines Who Paved the Way It’s so important that all children – and especially girls – grow…

Supporting Primary Pupils Through Statutory Assessments

By Janice Gibson | 06 May 2026

It’s the time of year when our focus turns to primary statutory assessments again. Whether your focus is the Phonics Screening Check, the Multiplication Tables Check or Key Stage 2 SATs, they can feel like a high‑stakes moment in your school year. For pupils, they represent unfamiliar routines and the…

One More Step Along the World I Go

By Rebecca Sowden | 06 May 2026

Managing Transition in the Early Years For Early Years educators, this time of year can feel particularly challenging. There’s the emotional weight of saying goodbye to your class, alongside summative assessments, report writing, sports day preparations, and-almost quietly but just as significantly-the organisation of transition. For Early Years leaders, the…

A Sense of Belonging

By Diane Embley | 06 May 2026

Creating a sense of belonging for EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners is about making sure they feel safe, seen, valued and connected in school, socially, emotionally, culturally, and academically. So what does “belonging” look like for EAL learners in schools? Seeing their Identity Reflected and Valued A sense…

Love Your Library: Why Local Libraries Are Magical Places for Families

By Eve Morton | 05 May 2026

Libraries are one of the most joyful, welcoming and enriching places a family can visit. In the National Year of Reading, there’s no better time to rediscover everything your local library offers – far beyond borrowing books. Whether you have a toddler who loves story time, a child discovering new…

May Day in the UK: A Look at a Much‑Loved Tradition

By Rashda Salamat | 30 April 2026

May Day in the UK is one of those celebrations that just feels cheerful. It arrives every year on 1 May, right when the weather starts to brighten up, and flowers begin to appear everywhere. Even though it’s been around for thousands of years, it still brings a sense of fun, colour, and community …

FIRST LEGO League Challenge 2026 – It’s a wrap!

By Neil Brown | 28 April 2026

This weekend saw the culmination of the 2025/26 FIRST LEGO League Challenge season in the UK, with the national finals taking place at the Harrogate Convention centre. After running five regional tournaments across the North East earlier in the year, I was lucky enough to spend Saturday 25th April as…

Growing Up Autistic: What Children Want Schools to Understand

By Megan Maddison | 28 April 2026

The Language and Communication Team (LCT), Education North Tyneside’s specialist teaching team supporting language, communication and autism in educational settings, recently reflected on findings from a large UK study involving 136 autistic children aged 8-14. The research explored autistic pupils’ experiences of school, relationships and identity, placing children’s voices firmly at the centre. It…

Together We Fly

By Diane Embley | 27 April 2026

Together We Fly is one of five creative, multilingual projects offered to schools and community groups as part of the Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages 2026. The project invited children and young people to express themselves in any language, their home languages, languages they are learning, or languages they are curious about, while celebrating culture, friendship and unity. …

The Importance of Effective School Governance

By Gareth McQuillan | 27 April 2026

Effective school governance plays a key role in the success of schools, but it often does more than people realise. Strong governance helps schools set a clear direction, support and challenge leaders, keep children safe, use funding wisely and make sure that decision-making stays focused on what is best for…