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09
Oct

Grindon Hall school founders protest against proposed academy takeover

Grindon Hall Free School in Sunderland has vowed to fight moves by the DfE to place it in the hands of multi-academy trust Bright Tribe. After being placed into special measures

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09
Oct

'Walk on Wednesdays' to school campaign aims to boost children's health

Over 7,600 pupils and parents in Northumberland have been playing their part for sustainable transport by challenging themselves to walk to school at least once a week. The Walk

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09
Oct

SCHOOLS NorthEast welcomes new Chair

SCHOOLS NorthEast is delighted to welcome John Hardy as the new Chair of Trustees. John was appointed last week at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting and is taking

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09
Oct

#CPC2015: what does it tell us about the future of a Regional School Challenge?

Opportunity. It was one of the three core themes (alongside Security & Stability) at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester this year and it was a word trotted out

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09
Oct

SCHOOLS NorthEast submits exam board evidence to Education Select Committee

SCHOOLS NorthEast issued a Call for Evidence to all serving head teachers of secondary schools in the region in response to concerns at volatility in exam assessment in summer

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09
Oct

Conservative Party Conference 2015: Five Lessons

SCHOOLS NorthEast was present at the Conservative Party Conference (#CPC15) to tap into the mood music coming from the governing party and to identify areas that schools need to

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