school improvement Archives - Education North Tyneside

Ensuring your writing curriculum supports young writers effectively

Leaders will be supported to review the current curriculum intent for writing and then move towards shaping a curriculum that builds skills in a clear, progressive way. This bespoke programme is designed to meet the specific needs of your school. The programme can focus on both key aspects of writing: transcription and composition. Schools can…

Talk for maths – How can oracy support teaching for mastery?

How can teachers design lessons that spark curiosity and deep thinking? Do staff have a set of talk and reasoning tools that help pupils explain ideas, ask strong questions, and build confidence? This training session explores how to weave purposeful talk into everyday teaching using the OUP Talk for Maths Benchmarks. Teachers will learn clear…

SEND Register Review- Maximising available school resources to support pupils at SEND K

This training helps SENDCOs make the most of limited time and resources while meeting the needs of as many pupils as possible. You will learn practical ways to provide support efficiently, ensuring adjustments are meaningful and effective. The course shows how to identify which interventions have the greatest impact and how to prioritise pupils who…

Adaptive teaching, moving beyond differentiation

This training shows how adaptive teaching can help every pupil succeed. It gives teachers the tools to meet individual needs, while keeping expectations high for all. You will learn how to adjust lessons so that each child is challenged and supported at the right level. The training also explores how to group pupils effectively, making…

Whole School Behaviour and Culture review

This course helps schools celebrate their successes and identify areas for growth. It focuses on building stronger systems and better practice through collaboration across the school. You will work closely with senior leaders, including those responsible for behaviour and the SENCo, and engage with teachers and pupils to understand day-to-day experiences. A key part of…

Developing 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…

Developing a whole school approach to improving attendance

This course helps school leaders and staff build a clear plan to improve attendance across the whole school. It shows how leadership and culture shape the way people think about attendance, and how every adult can take part in the effort. You will learn to set fair policies, use data to spot early warning signs,…

The Healthy Schools Programme as a tool for school improvement

The Healthy Schools Programme as a tool for school improvement North Tyneside has had a Healthy Schools Program for almost 30 years and school improvement has always been at the heart of it. The Healthy School programme promotes health and wellbeing in any school. It provides a structured whole school approach that supports the physical,…