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This week's newsletter is sponsored by Accenture
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SCHOOLS NorthEast welcomed the chief of Ofsted’s calls for London Challenge-style education improvement in the North and for greater efforts to tackle the growing teacher recruitment crisis.
However, it did question the rhetoric of a “deeply troubling” divide between the North and South, saying that schools in the North East of England had been on a positive upward trend in inspection outcomes and was only a handful of positive judgements away from the national benchmark.
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| Lord Nash says DfE has plans to "resource up" the RSCs next year |
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The parliamentary under secretary of state for schools appeared in front of the House of Commons education select committee to talk about RSCs. Schools Week put together a list of the main five points made by Lord Nash during the session.
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| Ofsted's Annual Report: the key points |
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90% of primary schools in the North East are good or outstanding; nine of the region's LA areas "can this year boast higher than average proportions" of pupils gaining Level 4 or above at Key Stage 2 in reading, writing and maths combined...
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| Nick Gibb on implementing the new NRTs |
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The Schools Minister has launched a public consultation on the new national reference tests. SCHOOLS NorthEast wants to know your views too. Please email Director Mike Parker with your opinion on the implementation of NRTs from 2017.
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Sunderland to host mental health service pilot in schools
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Nicky Morgan has joined forces with NHS England to launch a multi-million pound joint mental health pilot scheme for hundreds of schools.
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Where next for careers education and guidance?
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The Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah spoke at the Westminster Employment Forum about the government's vision for career education...
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Govt reveals 485 teachers on £65+ as advert investigation continues
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Schools Week reports that in transparency data re-released in the wake of at least 95 official complaints over its latest teacher recruitment advert, the government has confirmed 485 ...
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Accenture #NEDigitalGirls 2016
Date: Thursday 28 January 2016
Venue: The Sage, Gateshead
This year's event is going to be BIGGER, BETTER and even more DIGITAL!
Please send completed registration forms to techgirls@schoolsnortheast.com by 17 December
Book Now >
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Newcastle City Council education chief left post
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The Chronicle reports that Martin Surtees has stepped down as assistant director for education on Friday in a week that saw Ofsted’s regional chief...
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Bringing the business world and school environment together
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Future Business Magnates is a business planning competition for secondary schools. Established over 10 years ago it has grown from modest ...
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County Durham Pupils get career-ready
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As part of a programme of preparing students for the world of work, students at Barnard Castle School were recently put through their paces...
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FutureReady Conference
A conference focusing on what a young person needs to succeed in the 21st century. Confirmed speakers: Nick Newman Careers Champion & Founders of National Careers Week; Claudia Harris, Careers & Enterprise Company and many more. Book your place today!
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STEM Days
An event with hands-on activities for pupils from Y5-Y1, providing them with the opportunity to mix with adults from the world of STEM occupations and experience a carousel of activities from building and programming robots to creating their own toothpaste. Find out more about it here.
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Enterprise Programme
The programme will emphasise the link between hard work and making money. This will culminate in a fun day of practical selling at The Alnwick Garden. Each group will work with their mentor to create a small business plan and develop a product or service. More info here.
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It's the first week of December so it's only fair we start the month off with a festive article. Hilary French, Head Teacher at Newcastle High School for Girls. writes in her article titled 'Tis the season to be jolly that we should not restrict the merriment to only 12 days of the year. She says: "In schools happiness start with the Head - so if and when you next see me and I'm grinning like a Cheshire Cat I'm being positive and upbeat to start the ripple effect that will create a positive, happy community."
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Tablets out, imagination in: the schools that shun technology in The Guardian. A school where you can't find an iPad, smartphone or screen in sight in the heart of Silicon Valley - is it even possible? Waldorf School of the Peninsula prefers a more hands-on, experiential approach to learning and the pedagogy there emphasises the role of imagination in learning and takes a holistic approach that integrates the intellectual, practical and creative development of pupils, most of whom are children of Silicon Valley tech giants employees.
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A survey of more than 1,100 parents in England found that 55% had never spoken to their children about stress, anxiety or depression, 20% of them admitting they did not know how to address the issue. The poll which was conducted on behalf of the Time to Change campaign also found that 45% of parents felt they did not need to have the conversation because mental health "was not an issue", but the campaign warns that one in 10 will experience a mental health problem.
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