The key recommendations for all political parties and policy makers from North East Schools.
Schools North East is determined to ensure that education policy and its impact on the region’s children are not forgotten. In response to the 2019 general election, Schools North East created a ‘Manifesto for North East Education’ which any party wanting to take seriously the long-term, challenges of education in the North East, would have to take into account.
With input from our 1,150 member schools and key stakeholders from across the education sector, we produced a series of key recommendations for education policy which affects the North East. These recommendations range from how policy is developed, to specific areas that need greater targeting and focus.
In response to the 2024 general election, we published a refreshed ‘Manifesto for North East Education’, updating our 2019 manifesto in light of the unprecedented challenges to education in the years since then.
Our region’s schools are too often cast in a negative light, beset with accusations of low outcomes, low prospects, and a so-called ‘North-South’ divide in standards. This is a false narrative.
There is a pervasive narrative that the North East suffers an attainment gap, lagging behind in educational measures. This narrative is a myth which damages the work of our schools and the aspirations of our students. It fails to take into account the specific context of long term economic deprivation and geographical factors which affect our region.
Through the manifesto, Schools Nort East will change the narrative, and ensure that education policy relating to our region is fit for purpose.
The Manifesto is a statement of intent and the foundation of our ever stronger focus on influencing the development of education policy, as it impacts on our region. Our recommendations will be refined and developed with our Partner Schools and key stakeholders. Make sure you engage and influence how this develops going forward.
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If you would like to get in touch with us regarding our Manifesto or for any press requests please contact us at policy@schoolsnortheast.com
