North East Schools Celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Schools across the region have been preparing for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee with celebrations, educational initiatives and themed lessons. As half term approaches, teachers have engaged with North East students, rewarding them with garden parties, fancy dress and royal crafts.  The Jubilee offers educators a chance to teach their classes about British culture and the …

Department for Education announces more details on a fully academised system

Schools Week reported this week that the DfE are planning to start their plans for academisation in the next half term. The Department is looking to create “strategic delivery plans” which will outline how it will reach their goal of a fully academised school system. They will focus on working with trusts, councils, dioceses and …

Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize awards nominations open

The nominations for the Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize awards 2022 are open. This year Schools North East is once again sponsoring the Pastoral Care Award. The awards were set up to celebrate the achievements of those working in schools in the North East. The Pastoral Care Award is dedicated to individuals who have supported the …

West End Schools’ Trust pupils have a STEMtastic week

Pupils from West End Schools’ Trust took part in a week of activities focussed around STEM subjects with support from the Enviresearch Fund administered through Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Newcastle West End Children's Community. The week included a variety of activities which included trips to the Centre of Life and the Discovery Museum …

Schools Bill and SEND Review Green Paper debated in Parliament

The Secretary of State for Education faced departmental questions in the House of Commons this week. Shadow Education Secretary and MP for Houghton and Sunderland South, Bridget Phillipson, asked about the Schools Bill, published earlier this month and building on the Government’s Schools White Paper. She said that the bill gave the Secretary of State …

An update on what has been happening at Schools North East

Schools North East is a network for all.  Committed to supporting those working in North East Schools and ensuring their voice is heard.   We are very grateful to our 626 Partner Schools from across the North East who make this work possible.  Healthy MindED Conference 2022 Schools North East hosted their 6th annual Healthy …

Norham High School Good in recent Ofsted inspection

Norham High School in North Shields has been graded Good in their most recent Ofsted inspection. The report said that the school was a ‘rapidly improving school at the heart of the community’ with the inspectors finding that the school had ‘undergone significant changes’ since the last inspection. The pupils were commended for their passion …

Too much of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ education system Education committee told

As part of its inquiry into the future of post-16 qualifications, the Education Select Committee took evidence from the British Chambers of Commerce and small and medium sized enterprises this week. The session looked at the post-16 landscape of qualifications, T-Levels, apprenticeships, and the knowledge, skills, and employability of students. Chair of the Committee, Robert …

Morpeth Road Academy Outstanding in recent Ofsted inspection

Morpeth Road Academy in Blyth has been graded Outstanding in their most recent Ofsted inspection. The report said that the school was ‘friendly’ where ‘Staff strive relentlessly to find ways to improve pupils’ lives, including through the delivery of the very carefully planned curriculum.’ Deb Ward, Executive Headteacher at Morpeth Road Academy said: “The Ofsted …

Bishop’s Primary School pupils and conservationists join forces to clean local beach

Bishop’s Primary School in Ashington has partnered with conservation experts from a local diving centre to help clean up one of South East Northumberland’s most popular beaches following the school holidays. Partnering with The Fifth Point Diving Centre, pupils also enjoyed a series of workshops where they learned more about how litter that finds its …