North East school provides festive alternative trip for pupils

We were all very disappointed when we made the difficult decision to postpone our Victorian day at Beamish Museum because of the rising number of Covid cases in one of our KS2 classes.  The children were so disappointed about not being able to take part in our Victorian classroom workshop so we decided to bring the …

Merry Christmas to all Schools

As we head into the Christmas holidays, Schools North East would like to thank our schools for all of their hard work this calendar year - certainly one of the most challenging they have ever faced.  This term has been just as difficult as those that preceded it, despite any hopes of a swift return …

North East Trusts recognised at national awards

Schools North East would like to extend their congratulations to a number of NE Trusts recognised in national awards. Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust was recognised as a ‘highly commended’ MAT Finance Team of the Year at The MAT Finance Awards 2021, this week.  The Trust achieved a status of ‘highly commended runner up’ after …

North East Students take part in Mayor’s Schools Climate Challenge

Sixth Form Computer Science students from North East Futures UTC have been working hard on their team project for the Mayor’s School’s Climate Challenge, supported by Newcastle University and Ubisoft.  Students have been asked to create a game which explores climate change and will be competing against other schools in the region and the UTC …

Outstanding report for Corbridge Middle School

Corbridge Middle School has been rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas following a recent Ofsted inspection.  The quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and leadership and management within the school have all been recognised as being outstanding – making it an OUTSTANDING school overall.  Some of the key findings from Ofsted focused on how …

Primary school pupils hop, skip and jump their way back to normality

A project to improve the outdoor play areas at a primary school in South East Northumberland has had an unprecedented impact on the mental health and wellbeing of its pupils. In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, as many schools across the country continue to struggle to find a balance between getting back to ‘normal’ …

SNE and Vision for Education collaborate to provide vouchers for disadvantaged children

Schools North East has collaborated with Vision for Education this week in a raffle to provide vouchers to Schools North East Partner Schools across the region.  The winning schools were delighted to receive £250 worth of vouchers to support disadvantaged children and families throughout the North East.  After a phenomenal response, Vision for Education kindly …

Education Committee looks into the main obstacles to engagement with the NTP.

The House of Commons Education Committee took evidence this week on the Government’s ‘catch-up’ programme. Giving evidence were Professor Becky Francis from the EEF, David Laws from the EPI, and Nick Bent from The Tutor Trust. Much of the session focused on the National Tutoring Programme (NTP). Robert Halfon MP, chair of the committee, asked …

North East schools performance recognised nationally

We would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to the schools recognised nationally for their outstanding performance by The Times this week in the newly published Parent Power Schools Guide 2022. To be mentioned on such a nationally high profile list is a testament to all of the hard work these schools do to ensure …

The new community initiative promoting reading for wellbeing

A new community reading service is helping to bring stories to life for pupils and parents at a  primary school in South East Northumberland.  Designed to engage children in the concept of ‘reading for pleasure’, the weekly Story Club at Grace  Darling C of E Primary School in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea explores different ways to access stories, …