Who are we?
Our overarching objective is to improve attainment and enhance the quality of learning and teaching across South Tyneside. We believe that by working together, we can equip our young people with the digital skills and confidence they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Whether you’re a headteacher looking for strategic guidance, a teacher seeking curriculum inspiration, or a school staff member needing technical help, the ICT in Schools team is here to support you.
Our Services
Curriculum
Support
From film-making and podcasting to animation and coding, we provide hands-on support to embed new technologies into the curriculum.
We act as a test-bed for innovation, helping schools to realise the full potential of new tools.
Technical
Support
We offer expert guidance to help you navigate the complexities of school IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networking, ensuring your systems are robust, secure, and fit for purpose.
Our team of technicians are on hand to manage your day to day requirements.
E-safety &
Safeguarding
We are committed to helping schools create a safe digital environment. We provide advice, training, and resources to help staff and students understand and manage the challenges of online safety, ensuring compliance with the latest guidance.
Resource
Loans
Resource Loans: We offer a wide range of loan kits and equipment, helping schools to access expensive technology without the need for large capital expenditure, from robotics to iPads.
Apple
Training
We are extremely proud that we are an Apple Regional Training Centre. This highlights our commitment to developing the use of Apple Technology in the classroom so that it can make a real impact on our children’s learning.
Curriculum
Support
From film-making and podcasting to animation and coding, we provide hands-on support to embed new technologies into the curriculum.
We act as a test-bed for innovation, helping schools to realise the full potential of new tools.
Technical
Support
We offer expert guidance to help you navigate the complexities of school IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networking, ensuring your systems are robust, secure, and fit for purpose.
Our team of technicians are on hand to manage your day to day requirements.
E-safety &
Safeguarding
We are committed to helping schools create a safe digital environment. We provide advice, training, and resources to help staff and students understand and manage the challenges of online safety, ensuring compliance with the latest guidance.
Resource
Loans
Resource Loans: We offer a wide range of loan kits and equipment, helping schools to access expensive technology without the need for large capital expenditure, from robotics to iPads.
Apple
Training
We are extremely proud that we are an Apple Regional Training Centre. This highlights our commitment to developing the use of Apple Technology in the classroom so that it can make a real impact on our children’s learning.
Upcoming Events
Termly Website Clinic with Realsmart
Realsmart Website - Workshop/Clinic (Virtual) Our schools have a school website as part of their Service Agreement and this is hosted through our partners Realsmart. We have worked … Continued
Online Summer Quiz – 3 Sessions
We are hosting a live summer quiz via Google Meet! Tuesday 16th June 2026 This time we have decided to include Key stage 1 for the first time. There … Continued
Termly E Safety Briefing - Smoothwall Monitor (Virtual) Our schools moved across to Smoothwall Monitor as our chosen Forensic Monitoring Solution. All school safeguarding contacts were trained and have now … Continued
In OpenZone – South Tyneside Young Health Ambassadors
In OpenZone - South Tyneside Young Health Ambassadors (STYHA) is a programme led by the South Tyneside Public Health Team. We are a group of young people with a passion … Continued
ClickView Celebration Event at The Word
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 12:00- 14.30 This year's theme is Social Media and Online Safety. Join us with a small group of upper KS2 children to showcase your ClickView experience. … Continued