Claire Graham

School Improvement Advisor
Computing Team Leader
claire.graham@northtyneside.gov.uk

Claire is a qualified teacher with experience in a range of primary settings.

She has extensive cross-phase experience of teaching using technology across the curriculum. Since joining the local authority Claire has worked with schools to support them in their development of the computing curriculum.

She is a curriculum lecturer for NT SCITT and has delivered training to other regional ITT including sessions on developing computing pedagogy, improving computing subject knowledge and online safety and safeguarding.

Claire works closely with the professional organisations Computing at School (CAS) and the Digital Schoolhouse. Her areas of expertise are digital collaboration, the use of unplugged computing and the development of computational thinking.

Articles by Claire Graham

Understanding the Impact of Falling Victim to an Online Scam

By Claire Graham

Introduction How do you measure the impact of online scams?  Do you count the financial impact, or the lost time…

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Festive Computing Activities for the Classroom

By Claire Graham

So, Christmas is coming and what better way to bring a bit of holiday spirit than to add a bit…

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Rhymes with a message

By Claire Graham
Father Holding A Book Beside His Child

An Introduction to Nursery Rhymes Do we need an introduction?!  We all know that a nursery rhyme is a short,…

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Celebrating National VHS Day: A Journey Through Technology

By Claire Graham
Black And White Vhs Tape On White Wooden Surface

Who knew that National VHS Day was celebrated annually on June 7th? Not me that’s for sure. While this is…

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Happy ‘National Computer Security Day’!

By Claire Graham
Laptop showing a cyber security message

There’s a day to celebrate everything now.  For most, today will be known and celebrated as St. Andrew’s Day but…

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Supporting you on your cyber security journey

By Claire Graham
Decorative image representing cyber security showing cursor on a computer screen hovering over the word 'security'

Did you know that Education North Tyneside uses a range of accredited resources in their cyber-security training?  Materials from the…

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