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03
Oct

Falling Rolls Threaten North East Schools – Time for Action

This week, North Tyneside Council announced plans to close and merge several schools in response to rapidly declining pupil numbers. Monkseaton Middle School is set to shut its

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03
Oct

Formal ground breaking ceremony for the re-development of St. Aidan’s Catholic Academy in Sunderland

Main contractor Bowmer + Kirkland has officially broken ground on the £42m re-development of St. Aidan’s Catholic Academy. Following handover of the temporary classrooms and

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26
Sep

Stronger together: Why collective action matters more than ever

This morning, Schools North East held its seventeenth Annual General Meeting – a small but mighty gathering that serves as more than just a piece of formal business. Yes, there

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26
Sep

Pride for Hebburn as St Joseph’s student earns first England cap

We are thrilled to celebrate the success of local Year 11 student, Roman Dowell (15), who recently earned his first England cap for the Men’s U17 Football Team. Impressive is an

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26
Sep

Reframing school attendance: Why every day matters

Season three of the Schools North East Podcast continues with a deep dive into one of education’s most urgent challenges: attendance. With the North East consistently ranking at

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26
Sep

Celebrating National Teaching Assistants’ Day 2025: Honouring the unsung heroes of education

Teaching Assistants (TAs) are the quiet champions of our schools, supporting pupils every single day and ensuring that no child is left behind. Their role is not only essential

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