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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.

 

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Which device is best for primary school physical computing? BBC micro:bit Vs The Crumble controller

By Neil Brown

  In the realm of educational microcontrollers, the BBC micro:bit and the Crumble controller from Redfearn Electronics stand out as two prominent contenders, each with its unique set of features and capabilities. These devices cater to Key Stage 2 students and beyond, aiming to introduce students to the exciting world of programming, electronics and what…

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The Importance of Mental Health Training for Early Years Practitioners.

By Rebecca Sowden

Mental health is a critical aspect of human well-being, and it is not limited to adulthood. It starts from infancy and childhood and continues throughout life. Early years provisions, such as preschools and childminders, play a pivotal role in shaping a child’s mental health and overall development. Around 80% of children’s mental health support is…

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Happy ‘National Computer Security Day’!

By Claire Graham

There’s a day to celebrate everything now.  For most, today will be known and celebrated as St. Andrew’s Day but others will know that National Computer Security Day was first marked on this date in 1988.    November 30th was the anniversary of the Morris Worm incident.  This was one of the first major computer worms to…

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Supporting you on your cyber security journey

By Claire Graham

Did you know that Education North Tyneside uses a range of accredited resources in their cyber-security training?  Materials from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), as referenced in Keeping Children in Education can be used by schools to support them on their journey towards creating a more confident workforce. Image source: www.pexels.com Sadly, becoming the…

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