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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.

The National Tutoring Programme has been under the spotlight again this week, with Karen Guthrie, Programme Director of Randstad, answering questions on its progress at the House of Commons  Education Select Committee Meeting on Thursday morning.

Huge congratulations to Westgate Hill Primary Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, which has achieved an Ofsted Outstanding grade!

Back in November 2021, Schools North East wrote to Secretary of State for Education, Nadhim Zahawi, highlighting the pressure schools had been under during the pandemic and suggesting that the Department for Education implemented 5 key policies that would have an immediate positive impact on schools and their staff.

Schools North East would like to wish a Happy New Year and a welcome back to you all for the start of the Spring term.

The beginning of a new calendar year comes with more Covid headaches, with the Secretary of State for Education writing an open letter to education and childcare leaders amidst fears of ongoing Covid disruptions.

Following an inspection in November, Prudhoe West Academy has received incredibly positive comments from Ofsted as they are deemed to be a good school.