International Women’s Day and STEM Careers
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on the 8th of March as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. On this special day, we celebrate the contributions and achievements of women around the world. It is important to encourage young women into industries, such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
Learning British Sign Language in schools
Learning sign language in schools offers many benefits encompassing communication, enhanced cognitive abilities, accessibility, empathy, inclusivity, and cultural identity. British Sign Language (BSL) was recognised in law as a language of Great Britain in the BSL Act (2022), and the new GCSE will be key to helping inclusivity within education. National BSL Day is celebrated on April 28th each year. Here…
Understanding Ramadan: Supporting Muslim Students in Schools
As teachers, we are responsible for creating inclusive learning environments where all learners feel valued and supported. With the month of Ramadan approaching, it’s essential to understand its significance and how it may impact Muslim children and young learners in our schools. By being informed and proactive, we can ensure these learners receive the necessary…
FIRST LEGO League, taking on Teesside
In my first article in this series of three, I introduced you to FIRST® LEGO® League and our outstanding partnership with Sage. In this second part, we dive deeper into this year’s ‘Submerged’ competition theme and also meet the organisations that are helping us take FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge to a new audience on Teesside. Going…
International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language is celebrated every year on February 21st to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and encourage the preservation of mother languages around the world. This day is recognised by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) and emphasises the importance of languages in fostering inclusion, communication, and cultural heritage. The day…
Updated Youth Mental Health First Aid training
Record levels of young people are struggling with their mental health. Academic pressures, social media, bullying, poverty, inequality, and the lack of timely professional mental health support available are all contributing factors. The Youth MHFA course has been updated for 2025 with the latest knowledge and research to provide ongoing support to Mental Health First…
FIRST LEGO League & Sage, our winning partnership
This year will see our biggest ever year of FIRST® LEGO® League events as we deliver five tournaments in March and two more events in July. We will welcoming teams from North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead, Teesside, Newcastle, County Durham, and even a visiting guest team from Ghana! In this first in a series of…
Understanding the Impact of Falling Victim to an Online Scam
Introduction How do you measure the impact of online scams? Do you count the financial impact, or the lost time spent trying to reclaim personal data. Do we consider the personal costs, such as the feelings of shame and humiliation, often associated with this sort of crime. An Ofcom study reported that more than 30%…
North Tyneside Headteacher Conference
14th February 2025 9:30am to 3:30pm The Council Chamber, Quadrant East, North Shields Now only 8 places left! We are delighted to see see sign-up from such a wide range of schools, including academies and maintained schools, secondary, middle, primary and first schools, faith schools, North Tyneside schools and schools in the wider region.…
National Storytelling Week: Celebrating diversity
National Storytelling Week is taking place in the UK from Monday 2nd February to Sunday 8th February 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to promote storytelling and literacy while fostering cultural pride and multilingualism. Schools can create a rich, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and strengthens community bonds by involving parents and students in reading…
Empowering EAL Parents for Inclusive Education
Inclusive education aims to create an environment where every child feels welcome, supported, and able to participate in all aspects of learning. Inclusive classrooms celebrate diversity, and parents can contribute by sharing cultural or familial insights that enrich the learning environment. Schools must fully understand these families’ life experiences, allowing the implementation of targeted interventions…
