ENT-Logo-Large-no tag line

Together with schools and settings, we're committed to improving outcomes and ensuring every child and young person succeeds

Services icon

Services

Find out about the huge range of services and teams that make up Education North Tyneside

Themed support icon

Themed Support

An outcome focussed approach to school improvement. How can we support your school?

Educational resources

Resources

Resources to support your curriculum, special events and keep you up to date with everything in education.

Subscribe icon2

Subscribe to updates

Be the first to hear about upcoming events, training opportunities, articles and resources from our expert team of educational advisors.

Bookings icon

Book courses and purchase services

Browse and book our upcoming courses and purchase support services that are available to your school or setting.

Book courses and purchase services

Browse and book our upcoming courses and purchase support services that are available to your school or setting.

Bookings icon
Articles icon2

Our latest articles

Our team of passionate experts come together to provide you with a diverse range of articles, covering everything from events to innovative teaching and leadership methods and practical advice for educators. 

RE and the National Curriculum – What Does It Mean for Schools?

By Janice Gibson | 15 July 2026

You may have seen the recent announcement that Religious Education is set to become part of the National Curriculum for the first time. While there are still details to come, it’s a significant moment for the subject and one that many people in the RE community have been working towards for…

Every Child Achieving and Thriving: An EAL Teacher’s Perspective on an Invisible Cohort

By Rashda Salamat | 13 July 2026

The Every Child Achieving and Thriving white paper positions itself as a bold step toward a more inclusive education system. It promises early identification, consistent national standards, and a commitment to ensuring that no child is “side-lined”. As an English as an Additional Language (EAL) teacher, I welcome this ambition. Inclusion matters. Early…

FIRST LEGO League Explore 2026

By Neil Brown | 10 July 2026

This week we held two FIRST® LEGO® League Explore Festivals at the Village Hotel Newcastle, for schools across North Tyneside and Northumberland. Over fifty teams took part in the STEM programme this year, with over three hundred children attending the two half-day festivals.   What is FIRST LEGO League Explore?…

Humanism Explained: A Guide for Curious Minds

By Shallu Duggal | 03 July 2026

What is Humanism? Humanism is a way of thinking that focuses on people and not gods or supernatural beliefs.Humanists believe that we can live good, meaningful and happy lives by using reason, kindness, and science. They think we have one life, so it is important to make the most of…

Midsummer: Threads of Courage

By Diane Embley | 03 July 2026

On 20th June, a truly inspiring event at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art brought together families, friends and community members to celebrate Refugee Week through creativity, culture and connection. Guests enjoyed an unforgettable midsummer evening featuring food, creative workshops, henna, flower garland making, sewing and embroidery activities, storytelling and music.  Midsummer: Threads of Courage was created through a…

Great Adventures in Early Writing

By Richard Kielty | 01 July 2026

I want to tell you about a boy called Archie. Archie was four years old. He had the energy of a small tornado, the concentration span of a particularly easily-distracted goldfish, and an absolutely ferocious dislike of anything involving a pencil. If you so much as placed a writing tray…

A Summer of Sound: Celebrating North Tyneside’s Young Musicians

By Jenny Williams | 19 June 2026

Join North Tyneside Music this June and July for an exciting programme of live events showcasing the very best of local talent. This summer, young musicians from across North Tyneside will take to stages across the borough in a vibrant series of performances, celebrating creativity, collaboration and musical achievement. From…

The Value of Home Language GCSEs

By Shallu Duggal | 19 June 2026

In the UK’s increasingly multilingual education system, recognising and developing pupils’ home languages is both an educational and social imperative. With over one in five pupils using a language other than English at home, schools are uniquely placed to capitalise on linguistic diversity, recognising it as a key asset that enhances…

Supporting transitions into school for Early Years children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities

By Jess Hannant | 19 June 2026

Transitioning into school or nursery is a huge milestone for all Early Years children that can bring with it a whole host of feelings. Some children may be excited, they love the idea of playing with new toys and being ‘grown up’. Some children may feel nervous or worried, it’s…

From Discussion to Impact: How Our Teacher Reading Group Shapes Classroom Practice

By Eve Morton | 15 June 2026

From September, I will once again have the privilege of leading an Open University Teacher Reading Group (OU TRG) with what I know will be a dynamic group of practitioners. Previous groups have been made up of teachers and librarians from nursery to secondary schools. Our shared aim is simple…