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Sunderland Alternative Provision Academy described as “life-changing”

Sunderland Alternative Provision Academy described as “life-changing” (20th October, 2023)

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. Wow, what a statement. That’s when you know you’ve really impressed them!

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

50 free licences across the North of Tyne for new creative mental health intervention programme (20th October, 2023)

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 whenat least one in six children aged 7-16 are likely to have a diagnosable mental health condition – an average of five children per classroom. That’s a truly frightening statistic.

MELISSA Bus visits Wyvern Academy to promote careers in healthcare

MELISSA Bus visits Wyvern Academy to promote careers in healthcare (20th October, 2023)

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!

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

Party conferences: A round-up of the latest education policies and what they might mean for the sector (12th October, 2023)

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.

Thornhill Academy Launches Wellbeing Centre for Students and Families

Thornhill Academy Launches Wellbeing Centre for Students and Families (12th October, 2023)

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 their families.

We’ve been busy getting ready for the #SNESummit23

We’ve been busy getting ready for the #SNESummit23 (12th October, 2023)

We are positively THRILLED to announce that our Annual Summit is only SIX DAYS AWAY!

 

Well, to be exact, it’s five days, 20 hours, 14 minutes, and 31 seconds away at the time of posting this article. But hey, who’s counting?

 

(…we are!)

Outstanding Ofsted Outcome: Harry Watts Academy enjoys recent success

Outstanding Ofsted Outcome: Harry Watts Academy enjoys recent success (6th October, 2023)

Ooo, Harry Watts Academy got an OOO… an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted Outcome! The specialist academy, based in Sunderland, had an Ofsted inspection July 13 and 14 and recently received the highest possible rating. But wait, it gets better. All the key areas of quality of education, behaviours and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management were similarly evaluated as… ‘Outstanding’!

World Teachers Day: Why our region’s school staff are the best

World Teachers Day: Why our region’s school staff are the best (6th October, 2023)

Yesterday (October 5) marked World Teachers Day – one of our favourite days of the year!

Sure, there are no fireworks or pigs in blankets or hot cross buns, but we get the chance to celebrate and appreciate the amazing, gifted school colleagues we’re so fortunate to have across the globe. And to us, that’s where the magic really is.

CSI Seaham: St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School celebrates a fantastic rating

CSI Seaham: St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School celebrates a fantastic rating (6th October, 2023)

We’ve been fortunate enough to hear about some amazing Ofsted and Catholic Schools Inspectorate reviews recently, and St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is no exception. The primary school, which is based in Seaham and part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, received an ‘Outstanding’ rating following their recent inspection by CSI.

Thornhill Academy and the Chamber of Experiences

Thornhill Academy and the Chamber of Experiences (6th October, 2023)

Imagine receiving an invite to City Hall from the Mayor herself? Pinch us, we’re dreaming…  Luckily for students at Thornhill Academy, however, this special situation was in fact a reality. Pupils from the school, which is part of Consilium Academies and based in Sunderland, were invited by The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Sunderland, Councillor Dorothy Trueman, to be her guests at City Hall.

Pupil absence crisis: We need more support to raise the bar for good

Pupil absence crisis: We need more support to raise the bar for good (29th September, 2023)

The topic of pupil absences across the North East has been making headlines once again, following on from the recent House of Commons Education Select Committee report, published on 11 September. Is it any surprise that this subject has reared its ugly head, considering we’re still waiting for real, long-term support to rectify the issue?

Shine bright like a St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Ofsted report: ‘Good’ rating with ‘Outstanding’ comments

Shine bright like a St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Ofsted report: ‘Good’ rating with ‘Outstanding’ comments (29th September, 2023)

When parents send their children to school, they want to take comfort in knowing that they’re happy, proud, and well behaved. Well, according to a recent Ofsted review, those are the exact terms associated with pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow!

That’s enough to warm your heart on a cold September afternoon, isn’t it?