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Oct
MAT Handbook published as new Academy Trust CEO pay rules take effect
The 2026 Academy Trust Handbook introduces new requirements around CEO and senior executive pay, including when DfE approval is needed. With the changes now in effect, Trust
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Oct
St James Catholic Primary School receives award for charitable work
St James Catholic Primary School in Hebburn has received the Oscar Romero Award at Participator level for its work supporting social justice and the local community. Pupils have
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Oct
Remembering a founding figure in Schools North East - Jane Mann
Today, we remember Jane Mann, who played an important role in the early development of Schools North East, helping to lay the foundations of the network almost 20 years ago. A
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Sep
New chapter for St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School as rebuilding work begins
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Sunderland has begun construction of a new purpose-built school following funding through the Department for Education’s School
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Sep
St Cuthbert’s students bridge generations through new companions scheme
Students from St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School in Newcastle are building intergenerational connections through weekly care home visits, sharing stories, music and
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Sep
Steve Cram on the lessons education can take from sporting transformation
Steve Cram joins 500 school and trust leaders at Summit 2026 to explore what sport can teach us about long-term, locally led change and the future of Mission North
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