Our team at Education North Tyneside work closely with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to deliver FIRST® LEGO® League programmes across the North East. The IET are a fantastic non-profit organisation who strive to inspire young people to pursue STEM learning and careers and hopefully become the next generation of engineers, and this…
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An Introduction to Nursery Rhymes Do we need an introduction?! We all know that a nursery rhyme is a short, simple song often sung to young children. Most nursery rhymes have simple rhythmic structures and repetitive patterns, making them both entertaining and memorable. They commonly develop language skills through playful content, typically containing nonsensical elements…
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Nursery rhymes play a crucial role in early childhood education, cherished for their rhythmic, playful verses. However, beyond their entertainment value, these rhymes serve as powerful tools for introducing mathematical concepts to young learners. Early Years teachers can leverage the natural structure of nursery rhymes to teach foundational maths skills, ensuring the learning experience remains…
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The government has an aspiration that all primary school aged children (4 – 11 years) in England, will be able to access wraparound care from 8 am to 6 pm. What would this wraparound care look like? It would be during term time. It would be provision such as breakfast clubs and regular after school…
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This is world Nursery Rhyme Week and millions of children around the globe will be singing, doing the actions and exploring a range of nursery rhymes. Much research has shown that nursery rhymes are incredibly beneficial for children as they can boost vocabulary and language development; develop literacy and numeracy skills; and develop social and…
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The traditional songs of childhood are widely recognised as one of the most powerful resources in early language development. This is true across all cultures, with parents universally singing with their babies and young children. Intriguing vocabulary, syntactical patterning, repetition and rhyme command the attention of very young listeners. In our society, perfectly crafted miniature…
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Nursery rhymes are more than just short verses or songs for children; they play a crucial role in early childhood development and cultural transmission, providing numerous key benefits. Language Acquisition Nursery rhymes are highly recommended by speech and language therapists. Rhymes support children’s communication and language development at whatever stage they are at. They also…
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The Significance of Diwali: A Festival of Lights Diwali, the “Festival of Lights” is one of the major festivals, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. Diwali takes place annually and lasts for five days, marking the start of the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change each year and are determined by the moon’s position…
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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…
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North Tyneside’s outstanding early years and primary teacher training programme is looking for the next generation of inspiring trainee teachers. An outstanding provider with strong partnerships North Tyneside SCITT was established in 2004 and is judged as an outstanding provider by Ofsted. We are proud to be the only outstanding initial teacher training…
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