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…

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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…

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Adaptive teaching: same lesson, different learners

Adaptive teaching is no longer a ‘nice to have’: it is essential for schools striving to meet the diverse needs of learners in today’s classrooms. The recently published Ofsted tool kits, have inclusion as a golden thread running through aspects of school life. With increasing recognition of the importance of inclusion, differentiation, and responsive pedagogy, teachers…

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New Year, New Classroom: Five Top Tips for an easy transition back to school

We’re all guilty of having high expectations for a new year. ‘New year, new me’ floods our eyes and ears in every possible way throughout January. It often gives us hope for what we can achieve in the future, psyching us up for big changes, both personally and professionally.   But what if we harnessed this idea and used it to our advantage within the classroom? January…

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The joys of joint working; sharing specialisms to meet need in schools

Over the course of the autumn term, Education North Tyneside’s Language and Communication Specialist Teaching Team and the Educational Psychology Service have had the privilege of working together. They jointly devised and delivered a targeted programme of training aimed at strengthening both teacher and support staff knowledge and confidence in planning and adapting approaches within their individual settings to…

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Hanukkah: Finding Light, Joy, and Connection in the Festival of Lights

As winter settles in and the nights grow long, Hanukkah arrives like a gentle glow, eight days of warmth, celebration, and a reminder that even the smallest spark can brighten the darkest season. Whether you grew up celebrating or are discovering the holiday for the first time, Hanukkah offers something beautifully universal: a story of…

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Festive Computing Activities for the Classroom

So, Christmas is coming and what better way to bring a bit of holiday spirit than to add a bit of sparkle to your computing lessons. Here are three festive activities that not only bring the fun but also enhance their computing skills.   1. Create a Festive Animation There are many ways to create…

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The Importance of Christmas: The origins of our traditions

Importance of Christmas: a nativity scene

Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays worldwide. More than 2 billion people in over 160 countries around the world celebrate Christmas, which is rich with spiritual, cultural, and social significance. As the popular Christmas song by Andy Williams suggests, it’s the most wonderful time of the year for many of us. In…

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Christmas Around The World

Christmas Around The World

Christmas is celebrated worldwide in various unique and culturally specific ways. While the central theme of Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, remains the same, traditions vary across countries and regions. Here’s a look at how different parts of the world celebrate Christmas. Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Season: Celebrated during summer.  Traditions:…

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