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Giving the North East a Voice

Over the last fortnight, Schools North East has been actively contributing to two vital national discussions: providing evidence to the White Working-Class Educational Outcomes

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Education is a relationship business: The 'Schools North East' Edition of the Frank and Stan Chat

This week, the Frank and Stan Chats Podcast released a special Schools North East episode featuring Chris Zarraga, Director of Schools North East, to discuss regional school

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North East’s Chris Rue crowned UK’s Most Outstanding Special Education Advisor

We’re delighted to share that another North East school leader is making triumphant waves on the national stage, once again proving that our region’s schools are every bit as

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BREAKING NEWS: Schools White Paper delayed until "early in the New Year"

The Department for Education has confirmed that the long-awaited Schools White Paper will not be published until “early in the New Year” Since the government announced the

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Parents and staff rally as Monkseaton Middle School’s future comes under threat

Proposals to close Monkseaton Middle School (MMS) as part of a wider reorganisation of schools in North Tyneside have been met with strong opposition from staff, pupils, and

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Summit 2025: Rebooting Education – The Future of Our Region is in School

The education landscape is undergoing a fundamental reset, and at Schools North East’s Annual Summit 2025, leaders from across the region came together to press the collective

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