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Children from Mill Hill Nursery have been given the opportunity to share the different ways in which they communicated through a project to increase digital engagement in their local community.
The project, run by Mill Hill Nursery in partnership with Sunderland City Council was set up after identifying that, during peak times of the pandemic, lockdown had a negative impact on the wellbeing of residents in their community due to isolation and loneliness and that technology could be used to support communication and interaction between the children and their community.

As part of a wider internal overhaul, dubbed “Future DfE”, the North East will become its own RSC region, breaking away from the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, as eight RSC regions will become nine.

Extol Academy Trust schools are involved in a campaign which looks to “improve the lives of young women.”

Education ministers faced departmental questions in the House of Commons on Monday, although the Secretary of State was unable to attend due to testing positive for Covid.

Pupils from Thomas Bewick C of E Primary school in Northumberland have taken part in a basic first aid course where they have learnt a variety of skills.

The long awaited Levelling Up White Paper was published this week, outlining the government’s plans to spread opportunity more equally across the country. The package includes plans to improve education for those living in the most disadvantaged areas.

The Department for Education has turned its attention to student attendance figures this week, with new proposals to tackle ‘avoidable absences’ being announced.

Easington Colliery Primary School are educating their pupils about their local coastline in order to help them further their understanding of the history of their local area.

The Times Education Commission published findings this week, looking at the evidence they have taken on the purpose of education, social mobility, the curriculum, teaching, assessment and mental health. The report said that, despite the important work done by individual teachers and schools, evidence suggests that the system is failing to ensure every child is achieving their full potential.

Yesterday the Government announced the easing of Covid restrictions with many decisions having a direct effect on schools. These included the announcement that students are no longer required to wear face masks in classrooms, while the Department for Education will remove guidance on their use within communal areas, such as corridors and dining halls.

Pupils from Haughton Academy in Darlington used some of their time over the festive period to help those who are more disadvantaged than themselves.

St Peter’s Catholic College is preparing to celebrate its “80th birthday” this year with events involving students past and present.