North East Festival of Languages
3 months of free languages activity for schools! Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages 2026, is live with the biggest festival yet! Over the next three months, until 31 March 2026, schools across the North East of England will be able to access a vibrant mix of live and online FREE events, creative projects, and activities for ages 3-18. Register to create…
Closing the Literacy Gap: Phonics Interventions in Secondary Schools
Reading is the foundation of learning and success in school. Yet, many pupils enter secondary education without the skills they need. In 2024, 26% of Year 6 pupils in England did not meet the expected standard in reading, meaning over 170,000 children started secondary school unable to access the curriculum fully. Research shows that one third of pupils are…
When Was the Last Time You Wrote Something by Hand?
Think about it-when was the last time you picked up a pen or pencil and wrote on paper? Maybe it was a shopping list, a Christmas card, or a quick post-it reminder. For many of us, those moments are becoming rare. Personally, I confess: I do my shopping online and jot lists in my phone’s…
Inclusive Maths Classrooms
Inclusive mathematics classrooms are built on the belief that all pupils can succeed in maths when barriers to learning are anticipated and removed from the outset. Rather than relying on individual interventions as the first response, the most effective inclusion strategy is high quality, inclusive everyday teaching that benefits everyone – especially pupils who find learning hardest. Our Inclusive Maths Classrooms…
Early Years Cluster Meetings
Our Education North Tyneside Early Years Team lead termly cluster meetings and all educators and leaders in early years are welcome to attend. Local schools sharing their practice The meetings are hosted by our schools and they kindly all lead an agenda item about an aspect of current practice in their school. The wider…
Forest School: Learning Outdoors
As we are amid Spring and the weather improves, we naturally gravitate towards the outdoors. Learning outdoors is a fantastic tool, and Forest School is a significant part of this approach. Its popularity continues to grow, but what does it mean to have a Forest School ethos, and is it for everyone? A Very…
North Tyneside Holocaust Memorial Day event
What is Holocaust Memorial Day? Holocaust Memorial Day is an international day on 27 January – which marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp. Holocaust Memorial Day remembers the millions of Jewish men, women and children who were murdered under Nazi persecution and all those that have died in other genocides since then. Holocaust…
Eyes on the Horizon – Headteacher conference 2026
Friday 6th March will see the return of our Education North Tyneside Headteacher conference. An exciting day for Headteachers, deputy headteachers, assistant headteachers and colleagues who aspire to these roles. This year’s theme is called ‘Eyes on the Horizon’, as we look ahead to the future of Education. “Schools and trusts stand at a…
Starting from Zero: Teaching English to Absolute Beginner EAL Learners
Teaching English to EAL learners who are absolute beginners requires a carefully sequenced approach that acknowledges their linguistic starting point, cultural background, and cognitive load. Unlike learners with partial proficiency, absolute beginners rely heavily on teacher scaffolding, visual support, and predictable routines. This article critically examines the challenges involved, evaluates effective pedagogical strategies, and outlines the essential content…
The National Year of Reading 2026
The National Year of Reading: why it matters and how schools can get involved In 2026, schools across the UK will be invited to take part in the National Year of Reading. This is part of a coordinated effort, led by the National Literacy Trust, to reignite reading for pleasure, strengthen literacy outcomes, and reconnect…
PESSPA Trail and Challenge
PE, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) is at the heart of school life, it affects physical and mental health as well as behaviour, attainment, resilience, and a range of personal and social skills. Our team offers support, guidance, and advice to enhance the delivery of PESSPA. One of the most popular activities we run…
Guru Gobind Singh Ji-The Tenth Sikh Guru and His Timeless Legacy
As one of the world’s principle religions, Sikhism can be covered throughout Key Stages 1, 2 or 3. in this article, we take a look at one of the religion’s most important figures, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666-1708) stands as one of the most influential spiritual leaders in Sikh history. His…