Half term update from Schools North East

And just like that, the first half term of the 23/24 academic year is upon us, or has just passed us, depending on which part of the glorious North East you’re lucky enough to work in. What a memorable (we’re being polite with that word) start to the academic year we’ve had. We could insert …

Thornhill Academy and Consilium Evolve triumph at Consilium Academies awards

We can all appreciate the opportunity to get our glad rags on, let our hair down, and celebrate excellence, which is exactly what happened for attendees of the Consilium Academies awards. The ceremony was held at The Queens Hotel in Leeds on Friday 13 October – but this event was far from bad luck! Students …

Newcastle pupils empowered by ‘game changing life lessons’ from best-selling author and renowned podcaster

You know it’s going to be a good day at school when bestselling author and renowned podcaster Damian Hughes is set to visit. If only we had this opportunity when we were at school! For pupils at Dame Allan’s Schools in Newcastle, this became a reality when the visiting professor recently delivered an empowering lecture …

Thomas Bewick School celebrates a ‘Good’ Ofsted inspection this autumn

We’re approaching the end of another week, which means it’s time to celebrate another huge Ofsted win for our community!  This time, praise goes to Prosper Learning Trust who are delighted to share that Thomas Bewick School was inspected by Ofsted on 19 and 20 September, and were graded as a 'Good' as a result. …

Secretary of State, Rachel de Souza, Sandwiches and Speeches: A recap of the spectacular #SNESummit23

What an incredible day yesterday was… we’re still reeling from all the knowledge, insight, laughter, and, to be honest, all the love! The Annual Summit really does so well to prove why we have the best (yes the best) school community in the country.  Prove us wrong. Spoiler alert: You can’t.  To have 500 Head …

Sunderland Alternative Provision Academy described as “life-changing”

The North East has once again proven itself in the eyes of Ofsted! This time, it’s pupils and staff from Evolve, part of Consilium Academies, who are celebrating an Ofsted report that’s bursting with praise. And we’re right there celebrating with you.  The two-day inspection, which took place in September, included no recommendations for improvements. …

50 free licences across the North of Tyne for new creative mental health intervention programme

Mental health is a hot, hot topic right now. And so it should be. More needs to be done to strengthen and protect our communities from mental health challenges – especially our young people.  We’re currently living in a time when at least one in six children aged 7-16 are likely to have a diagnosable …

MELISSA Bus visits Wyvern Academy to promote careers in healthcare

Have you said ‘hello’ to MELISSA yet? No, this isn’t a new neighbour or colleague, but is instead a bus which enables healthcare staff to engage with North East communities in a fun and exciting way. Now that’s an idea we can certainly hop onto! For pupils at Wyvern Academy, part of Consilium Academies, meeting …

Party conferences: A round-up of the latest education policies and what they might mean for the sector

There ain’t no party like a political conference party. Over the past three weeks, we’ve had the pleasure (is that the right word?) of hearing about all the ways in which the UK political parties plan to improve (again, is that the right word?) our education system.  You tell us.  Many things were discussed, but …

Thornhill Academy Launches Wellbeing Centre for Students and Families

In this day and age, it’s never been more important we look after our wellbeing, which makes Thornhill Academy’s latest endeavour even more special! The co-educational secondary school, based in Sunderland, recently announced the opening of its new Wellbeing Centre – a dedicated space designed to provide essential advice, support, and guidance to students and …