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Times Education Commission releases interim report
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,
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Jan
DfE focuses on student absence, while staff absence still a concern for NE schools
The Department for Education has turned its attention to student attendance figures this week, with new proposals to tackle ‘avoidable absences’ being announced. As well as a
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Jan
North East school’s project shortlisted for Award
Thorntree Academy in Middlesbrough have contributed to a research project which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged students. The school has partnered with
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Jan
School in Durham adopts 'The Ponderous Pit Pond'
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.
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Jan
Middlesbrough secondary school celebrates 80 years
St Peter’s Catholic College is preparing to celebrate its “80th birthday” this year with events involving students past and present. The secondary school, who pride
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Jan
Generous students support their community
Pupils from Haughton Academy in Darlington used some of their time over the festive period to help those who are more disadvantaged than themselves. The pupils and their families
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