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Walk for Joy: Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust reflects on a series of faith walks

There’s no greater feeling than embarking on a hearty walk in the great outdoors with likeminded people, discussing the matters that mean most to you.   The Bishop Chadwick

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Pupil absence crisis: We need more support to raise the bar for good

The topic of pupil absences across the North East has been making headlines once again, following on from the recent House of Commons Education Select Committee report, published

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Shine bright like a St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Ofsted report: ‘Good’ rating with ‘Outstanding’ comments

When parents send their children to school, they want to take comfort in knowing that they’re happy, proud, and well behaved.   Well, according to a recent Ofsted review, those

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Northern Leaders Trust makes huge investment to improve student experience

Students really are the beating heart of schools; without students, a school is just a building.  Cliche, but true nonetheless.  That’s why it’s crucial that we –

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Momentum grows around crisis in teacher recruitment and retention

The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) published the third and final report in its series on the cost-of-living crisis, and its impact on schools.  The

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Seaton Sluice Middle School continues to be a ‘Good’ school, Ofsted confirms

When the going gets good… you need to keep it up! And that’s exactly what Seaton Sluice Middle School did with their latest Ofsted review.   Following an intensive two day

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