Posts Tagged ‘Primary Schools’
The Importance of Music Education in Primary Schools
The importance of music education in primary schools cannot be overstated. It plays a vital role in children’s development, bringing joy while shaping cognitive, emotional, and social skills. The UK’s National Plan for Music Education (NPME) emphasizes the need for every child to access high-quality music education from an early age, highlighting its essential role…
Read MoreDeveloping Exploratory Talk
This course helps pupils become confident speakers who can handle complex ideas clearly. Pupils learn to think deeper than quick answers and see topics from many different angles. Pupils will work together to create “talk rules” – guidelines they build and improve as they learn. This teamwork makes sure everyone’s voice matters and creates safe…
Read MoreThe Big Maths Party
On March 21, 2025, North Tyneside witnessed an extraordinary celebration of mathematics as 8,000 children from 35 schools across the region participated in the first ever Big Maths Party. Organised by our expert advisors at Education North Tyneside, the event aimed to ignite a passion for mathematics among students by exploring its presence in everyday…
Read MoreChristmas book recommendations for primary schools
The build up to Christmas is well underway in schools: performances and end of term activities adding to children’s excitement! Amidst all this, it can be enjoyable to find some quiet time to enjoy a Christmas story or two. Here are two of my favourites which can be explored as a class, or by children…
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