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Welcome to articles from the Education North Tyneside team. Here our team of passionate educators and experts come together to provide you with a diverse range of articles, covering everything from events, innovative teaching and leadership methods to practical advice for educators. Whatever your role, you’ll find valuable resources and thought-provoking content designed to empower and elevate education in North Tyneside and beyond. Dive in and discover what’s shaping the future of learning today!

Nurturing Possibility Thinking, Block by Block

Discussions around curriculum design and enactment in 2025 are dominated by knowledge acquisition. Educators rightly want to ensure that both teaching programmes and pedagogical approaches support schemata development so that children learn and remember more. This is the case in all key stages, including the early years foundation stage. The statutory framework makes explicit what…

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Navigating the Return: Improving School Attendance for Children with Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance

For many children, school is a place of learning, growth, and social connection. But for some, the thought of attending school can trigger intense emotional distress, leading to what is known as Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance (EBSNA). This isn’t about truancy or defiance; it’s a complex issue rooted in anxiety, fear, and other emotional challenges…

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WALLSEND FESTIVAL: A Day of Local Talent and Big Sounds!

WALLSEND FESTIVAL: A Day of Local Talent and Big Sounds!

Join North Tyneside Music at North Tyneside Council’s Wallsend Festival on Saturday 5th July for performances throughout the day from some of North Tyneside’s best emerging musicians. In the Wallsend High Street stage, duo Wrong Boy will be joined by soloists Sam Idurobu, Billie Wharton and Helena Cameron, and others from North Tyneside Music’s Emerging…

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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Early Years.

Early Years Children Playing with an Educator

Moving to Early Years? Have you just been told that you are moving from key stage one or two into early years? Or maybe you have a new colleague coming into the early years team? If you, or they are currently rocking, sweating and wondering ‘what have I done to deserve this?’ Well, they are…

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Hajj: A Sacred Journey of Faith, Struggle and Unity

Once a year, millions of Muslims from around the world pack their bags and leave behind their homes, families, and everyday comforts. They head to the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia, fulfilling one of the most important spiritual duties in Islam: the Hajj.  But Hajj is far more than a religious requirement. It…

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The Power of Empathetic Leadership: Listening to Understand

In today’s data-driven educational environment, a crucial leadership element is often overlooked: empathy. This human-centred quality-the ability to listen, understand and share others’ feelings-creates the foundation for meaningful connections in our schools and settings.   Research shows empathetic leadership delivers measurable benefits in innovation, staff commitment, and organisational inclusivity.  As education systems face unprecedented challenges,…

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Flying With Fluency

At the end of 2023, I led a CPD session with a focus on reading fluency at the Linskill Centre. The session was well attended by both primary and secondary colleagues and I’ve also previously discussed the role of teaching fluency in this article.  Now I’d like to share the journey we’ve been on with…

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Activating Prior Learning of English as an Additional Language Children in Schools

Recognising and building upon the prior learning experiences of English as an Additional Language (EAL) children is crucial for fostering their academic success and overall development in schools. This article explores the significance of activating prior learning, its benefits, and practical strategies for schools to effectively integrate this approach into their teaching practices.    Understanding…

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Women in Maths day

To celebrate ‘Women in Maths’ day on 12th May, 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 up believing that…

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