Help us to shape a new education system – Post Covid-19 and the long term impact on North East schools

Unprecedented times The Covid-19 pandemic will be seen as the defining issue for a generation.  Just as the country was bracing itself for the anticipated outcomes of Brexit, the biggest ‘unknown unknown’ since the second world war hit the country instead.  The unprecedented lockdown of schools, society, and the economy was necessary to protect the …

North East Schools step up to donate and make PPE

Thank you to North East Schools for donating and making PPE  On 2nd April the Government issued a plea to everyone to help our National Health Service by donating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) due to there being a major shortage during the fight against Covid-19. In the North-East, schools have stepped up once again calling …

North East schools inspire parents

Schools across the North East are seeing some incredible messages of thanks and appreciation from parents for the support that they have provided during the ongoing crisis, as well as an increase in respect generally for the region’s teaching profession.  Research by ITV has shown that 43% of parents say they have a newfound appreciation …

Channel 4 showcases North East Schools – the ‘fourth emergency service’.

The amazing work that North East schools are doing as the 'fourth emergency service' will be featured on Channel 4's The Steph Show. Schools North East's recent efforts to highlight the incredible work our schools are doing will be extended nationally as Channel 4's The Steph Show, showcases a number of stories from our region. …

UTC South Durham aim for the peaks in fundraiser

UTC South Durham organised a sponsored climb for people to do in their homes on 13th April in order to raise funds for their ‘Visors for Victory’ initiative. The stair climb saw individuals and teams scaling the combined heights of the National Three Peaks challenge from their homes. UTC Principal Tom Dower who took part …

Primary School Staff Show children that ‘we’re all in this together’

Staff from Brighton Avenue Primary School have made a video dancing to the High School Musical song ‘We’re All in This Together’ as a way of trying to put a smile on the children's faces whilst they are not in school. The school has made communication with families a priority while the school is closed …

Nursery provide a four-legged friend

Pennywell Early Years Centre have enlisted the help of an unlikely furry companion to keep the children’s morale high whilst they are not in school. Doby the dog is usually in charge of looking after the Community Centre and Nursery. Despite his lack of sight Doby uses his nose to work out where he is …

Staff from Houghton and Mill Hill Nursery Schools create video encouraging students to #BeeKind

Staff at Houghton Nursery School and Mill Hill Nursery School have created a video for their nursery children at home while schools are closed. The video builds on the theme of bees which the children have learnt about in nursery and encourages them to #BeeKind. It includes challenges for children and their families to get …

Newcastle East mixed multi Academy Trust supporting local schools and community

Staff at Newcastle East mixed multi Academy Trust have stepped up, working with charities to help support not just their students but their families, wider community and other local schools, during the current crisis.  Of 2500 students across the Trust - approximately 1500 are ‘disadvantaged’, and staff have been working hard to ensure these students …

Cambois Primary School hit the road with food bank for local families

A food bank has been set up in a mini-bus at Cambois Primary School in order to help the wider community. Marianne Allan, Head Teacher at Cambois Primary School identified that, as an area Cambois is very isolated, and has very little local shopping provision. As a result, this caused worry for local families, as …