Education North Tyneside

27/10/2026

Are you or your organisation interested in supporting the North East's engineers of the future?

FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge is the biggest STEM competition in the world, and now you can be part of it!

Teams of students aged 9-16 work together across the season on 4 equally weighted strands: The Robot Game, Robot Design, The Innovation Project and Core Values.

At our end of season tournaments they present their projects to our judges and compete in the Robot Game.

We are offering an outstanding, fun VOLUNTEERING experience where no prior experience is needed, just a desire to support and inspire the next generation to get into STEM.

🤖 Find out more about FIRST LEGO League Challenge here: https://youtu.be/1GRXINEFzPo?si=KunPfweY-xfw9eA5
🗓️ Find our much more about our events and volunteer roles that are available here: https://canva.link/7psfhttlqkz8621
📝 Sign up to volunteer here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ZzF6RFeS97
✉️ If you'd any more information, please contact [email protected]

23/10/2026

🔢📚 Maths isn’t just numbers—it’s language too.
EAL learners often understand the maths but struggle with the words. Our latest article explores how teachers can support English as an Additional Language learners in maths classrooms—through vocabulary, cultural context, and inclusive strategies.

Discover how Education North Tyneside’s Inclusive Learning and Achievement Service (ILAS) helps schools unlock every learner’s potential.

👉 Read more: https://education.northtyneside.gov.uk/supporting-eal-learners-with-maths/
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22/10/2026

📚 Start with reading. End with stronger writing.

Before pupils can write with confidence, they need time to explore, discuss and immerse themselves in high-quality texts. Effective immersion helps children develop vocabulary, understand language choices and build the knowledge they need to become successful writers.

Discover why beginning a writing unit with purposeful reading experiences can transform outcomes for pupils and strengthen the writing process from the very start.

🔗 Read the full article by Eve Morton: https://education.northtyneside.gov.uk/beginning-with-reading-why-effective-immersion-matters-at-the-start-of-a-writing-unit/

20/10/2026

FIRST® LEGO® League has inspired thousands of young people to explore STEM, develop coding and engineering skills, and discover the power of teamwork and innovation. But big changes are coming as the programme reaches its final season as we know it.

As we begin the 2026/27 season and one chapter comes to a close, we reflect on the remarkable impact the programme has had. We also look ahead to the future and the many opportunities still to come for students, teachers, volunteers and partners.

Find out more and how you can get involved with competing, supporting or volunteering in Neil Brown's latest article.

https://lnkd.in/es-yfZUA

19/10/2026

Stepping into school leadership is a bold move—coaching makes it transformational 🚀 .

New leaders face complex challenges that go far beyond the classroom.
Coaching offers a reflective space to build confidence, resilience, and strategic thinking.
Discover how Education North Tyneside’s coaching programme empowers leaders to thrive and positively shape school culture.

Richard Kielty explains more 👉 https://education.northtyneside.gov.uk/coaching-for-new-school-leaders-a-strategic-investment-in-educational-leadership/

19/10/2026

Are you or your organisation interested in supporting the engineers of the future?

FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge is the biggest STEM competition in the world, and now you can be part of it!

Teams of students aged 9-16 work together across the season on 4 equally weighted strands: The Robot Game, Robot Design, The Innovation Project and Core Values.

At our end of season tournaments they present their projects to our judges and compete in the Robot Game.

We are offering an outstanding, fun VOLUNTEERING experience where no prior experience is needed, just a desire to support and inspire the next generation to get into STEM.

🤖 Find out more about FIRST LEGO League Challenge here: https://youtu.be/1GRXINEFzPo?si=KunPfweY-xfw9eA5
🗓️ Find our much more about our events and volunteer roles that are available here: https://canva.link/7psfhttlqkz8621
📝 Sign up to volunteer here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ZzF6RFeS97
✉️ If you'd any more information, please contact [email protected]

16/10/2026

FIRST® LEGO® League has inspired thousands of young people to explore STEM, develop coding and engineering skills, and discover the power of teamwork and innovation. But big changes are coming as the programme reaches its final season as we know it.

As we begin the 2026/27 season and one chapter comes to a close, we reflect on the remarkable impact the programme has had and look ahead to the future and the many opportunities still to come for students, teachers, volunteers and partners.

Find out more and how you can get involved with competing, supporting or volunteering in Neil Brown's latest article.

https://education.northtyneside.gov.uk/the-end-of-an-era-not-the-end-of-the-journey/

15/10/2026

📚 Start with reading. End with stronger writing.

Before pupils can write with confidence, they need time to explore, discuss and immerse themselves in high-quality texts. Effective immersion helps children develop vocabulary, understand language choices and build the knowledge they need to become successful writers.

Discover why beginning a writing unit with purposeful reading experiences can transform outcomes for pupils and strengthen the writing process from the very start.

🔗 Read the full article by Eve Morton: https://education.northtyneside.gov.uk/beginning-with-reading-why-effective-immersion-matters-at-the-start-of-a-writing-unit/

Discover how effective reading immersion builds understanding, vocabulary and confidence before pupils begin writing.

14/10/2026

📢Calling North Tyneside Schools – Cohort 5 Now Recruiting! 📢

We're delighted to be continuing our partnership with Education North Tyneside, delivering a fully funded Staff Wellbeing Programme as part of the Excellence in Education initiative, funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.

The programme is now well underway, with 31 schools and leaders already engaged in building stronger school cultures where staff wellbeing is prioritised and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

And we're already seeing some encouraging results!

•100% satisfaction with the content, delivery and value of our Leading Staff Wellbeing training.
•99% reported increased confidence, leadership readiness and practical tools to lead wellbeing in their schools.
•Early signs of positive cultural change, with improvements in staff perceptions of wellbeing and supportive school cultures.

As one Wellbeing Lead shared:

"Most authentic training and trainer in 20 years of education. Loved it!"

We are now recruiting for Cohort 5!

📅 Leading Staff Wellbeing Training: 4th and 27th November 2026

Through this fully funded programme, participating schools benefit from:

✅ Accredited Leading Staff Wellbeing training for school leaders
✅ 12 months of ongoing support to help turn learning into meaningful action
✅ A whole-staff wellbeing workshop
✅ Access to the Still Human Wellbeing App for all staff

We're proud to be working alongside schools across North Tyneside to move beyond conversations about wellbeing and create lasting, positive change in school cultures.

Interested in joining Cohort 5? Get in touch to find out more and secure your place!