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Coaching for New School Leaders: A Strategic Investment in Educational Leadership

By Richard Kielty | 19 October 2026

Why the Transition to School Leadership Is So Challenging Stepping into a leadership role in education represents one of the most significant career transitions a professional can make. Whether moving from classroom teacher to department head, or from deputy to headteacher, new school leaders face a complex landscape of responsibilities…

The End of an Era, Not the End of the Journey

By Neil Brown | 16 October 2026

A world-wide STEM sensation For more than 25 years, FIRST® LEGO® League has inspired young people to become problem-solvers, innovators and team players through hands-on STEM learning. Created through a partnership between FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), the US-based, global non-profit, and LEGO® Education, the programme combines robotics,…

Beginning with reading: why effective immersion matters at the start of a writing unit

By Eve Morton | 15 October 2026

One of the most important decisions teachers make when planning a writing unit is the choice of reading and immersion activities that come first. Too often, immersion can become a collection of disconnected tasks: retrieving facts, completing comprehension questions, identifying language features, or highlighting examples of punctuation. Whilst these activities…

Top Tips for Supporting New EAL Learners

By Diane Embley | 06 October 2026

Welcoming a pupil who speaks English as an additional language is a wonderful opportunity to create an inclusive, supportive school environment. Here are ten warm, practical ways to help them feel part of the school community: 1. Assign a Buddy or Mentor Start by pairing the pupil with a…

All Join In! Fostering Engagement and Participation at Storytime

By Catherine Worton | 02 October 2026

The Educative Power of Picture Books Storytime is, without question, one of the most magical parts of the early years day and story books are one of the most important resources in the lived curriculum. The best early years language and literacy plans pay close attention to the breadth and…

Breaking the Code: The Importance of Phonics for Older Students

By Alison Davison | 30 September 2026

Reading is the foundation of learning. At the North Tyneside Dyslexia Team, we work with students who face significant challenges in learning to read and spell. As specialist literacy teachers with postgraduate qualifications in dyslexia and literacy difficulties, we support children and young people across mainstream schools who need the…

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Teaching British Values – Moving Beyond Recall

By Janice Sutherland | 30 September 2026

A School Development Partner’s perspective In my role as one of Education North Tyneside’s School Development Partners, I regularly attend the final feedback meetings of Ofsted inspections. There is a recurring theme: while pupils can often name the five British Values, they are less confident when asked to explain what…

Black History Month UK 2026

By Rashda Salamat | 28 September 2026

Black History Month is more than a celebration of the past; it is an opportunity to recognise the people and places that continue to shape our lives today. The 2026 theme, “Honouring Our Communities,” encourages us to celebrate the individuals whose dedication, resilience and compassion strengthen communities across the United…

Setting your September boundaries

By Janice Sutherland | 15 September 2026

As teachers, we step into the new academic year determined to be the most organised, creative, and inspiring versions of ourselves. But this early-autumn adrenaline hides a dangerous trap. Driven by the desire to get everything “perfect” for our new cohorts, we stay late, respond to evening emails, and spend…

Identifying the Gaps Early

By Janice Sutherland | 11 September 2026

Baseline your new cohort without the burnout The first few weeks of September are always a whirlwind: new books, new faces and establishing new routines. Once the initial excitement settles, you face a familiar, daunting realisation: the cohort sitting in front of you barely matches the neat data profiles handed…