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This weeks newsletter is sponsored by Schools North East ConnectEd
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The Covid-19 pandemic will be seen as the defining issue for a generation. As ever, our schools have risen to these challenges in truly heroic fashion; they have coped, and will continue to cope, brilliantly, as they always do with whatever is thrown at them. In the meantime though, the longer term and more profound effects of the ‘Great Lockdown’ are not yet beginning to be considered and the likelihood is that the impact of Covid - 19 will be greatest in regions like the North East.
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See Heaton school teachers' hilarious sing-along to spread some cheer to pupils
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Staff at Ravenswood Primary School produced a video singing Don't Stop Believin' to bring smiles to their pupils' faces during the coronavirus lockdown
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Building work to restart next week on vital new classrooms to avoid Newcastle school place shortage
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Council bosses have confirmed that construction of an emergency extra classroom block at the Gosforth Academy is about to get under way again, after being halted by the coronavirus pandemic
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How a Ryhope school is making children and parents smile during the coronavirus lockdown
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A Sunderland school is aiming to keep community spirits high during the coronavirus lockdown by posting a video of staff to parents and children.
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Teesside teacher gives 'Joseph' classic a crusty twist in lockdown video to cheer up pupils who missed performance
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After pupils at a primary school on Teesside were bitterly disappointed when coronavirus denied them their chance to put on a show, their teacher was determined to make them smile.
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Teacher from St Benet’s RCVA Primary School in Sunderland sets up online classes during Covid-19
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A teacher has organised online classes to ensure his pupils keep on track with their studies during Covid-19.
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Life on the frontline... of a primary school
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A Head Teacher has told of how her school is doing all it takes to stay open for key worker families and vulnerable children.
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Support for Governors
We thank all governors for the huge amount of work they do across the region to support our schools. Schools North East are here to support you with:
- Governor recruitment – let us know of any vacancies you have and we will support you to recruit by matching you with volunteers and through our social media accounts
- A dedicated Governors group on our online community ConnectEd - This is a free online platform for North East schools. Governors can join the group to connect with other school governors, share resources, discuss queries and have ongoing support in their role from a powerful network of North East Governors.
- Professional development – our upcoming Northern Governance Conference - ONLINE is a unique for your governing body. We are offering whole school prices to let you make the most of the conference, with access to the sessions after the conference and certificates for all attendees.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING ON CONNECTED?
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ConnectEd
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The online community platform for schools across the North East
ConnectEd is a dynamic workspace that promotes communication, support, and collaboration between its members. It creates a genuine sense of community among members bringing together colleagues from across the region in subject or role specific groups.
Groups are a smart way for people and colleagues to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge in a private space. They are like email threads, but better organized and easier to follow.
If you want a group set up for your network get in touch
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New Hubs
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New hubs on ConnectEd this week:
Our hubs are a space for colleagues across the North East to collaborate, share resources and support best practice. Together we will drive forward innovative and effective practice that is rooted in evidence, in an inclusive space for all areas of expertise and career stages.
Sign up Now
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Governors
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Governors - Hub dedicated to Governors and Trustees supporting NE Schools
Governors have a wide range of skills and dedicate a lot of time to improving outcomes for pupils, staff and wider communities. We also know that this is a particularly challenging time for schools and governing bodies with an uncertainty around the best approach and how to plan for medium to long term.
This ConnectEd group will enable you to share experiences, address the challenges you face and create a powerful network with peers.
Get involved
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School Business Management Webinar
Coping in a Crisis
Achieving what matters - with self-care
Monday 27th April at 2pm
Join us from the comfort of your own desk (or home!) for the next webinar in our SBM series.
We are delighted to be joined by Julie Cordiner of School Financial Success, who, alongside school business leaders will be sharing practical advice.
Find out more
*REGISTER FOR FREE - this webinar is free and available to all schools.
All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar
Non-school rate: £30+VAT
The SBM webinar series is supported by
Register now
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Northern Governance Conference 20 ONLINE
Due to Covid-19 the Northern Governnance Conference has been transformed into a series of online events.See the full event programme
We are holding the event via webinar every Wednesday on the following three weeks.
29 April 6 May 13 May
Keynote speakers include: Emma Ing, Ofsted and Emma Knights, NGA
For a list of all confirmed speakers please visit the conference website.
This event is targeted at Chairs, Vice Chairs, Governors and Head Teachers.
Book on your entire Governing Body from as little as £100 for your whole school.
BOOK NOW
Single delegate ticket and Partner School discounts available.
Please contact us for bespoke MAT pricing
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Heads say 1 June earliest realistic school opening
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The earliest "realistic" point at which schools in England could start re-opening would be 1 June, Head Teachers' leader Geoff Barton has said.
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Older pupils ‘should be first’ when England’s schools reopen
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Head Teachers say priority should go to students preparing to sit exams
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Coronavirus lockdown: 80% fall in teachers at school
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Number of teachers going in dropped to 59k over last 4 weeks, from around 280k at start of lockdown, with pupil attendance below 1%
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Coronavirus: Laptop plan 'not enough', say campaigners
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Legal action launched over lack of online resources for disadvantaged pupils, despite DfE package of support
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Coronavirus: Schools will get ‘proper notice’ before they reopen, says Williamson
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Schools will get “proper notice” before they reopen so they are “able to prepare” for the return of pupils, the education secretary has said.
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Coronavirus: Struggling academies offered help from resource management advisers
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Academies in financial difficulty as a result of the coronavirus pandemic may be offered help from the government’s cost-cutting advisers.
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Schools give emergency food to families with nothing to eat
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Some deprived families are running out of food because of delays in receiving free school meal vouchers under the government's scheme in England, say school leaders.
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Coronavirus: Stars take part in BBC lockdown learning scheme
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Sir David Attenborough, Danny Dyer and Jodie Whittaker are among the celebrity supply teachers who will be helping the BBC educate the nation's schoolchildren during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Coronavirus: NHS workers' call to 'keep teachers safe'
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Thousands of NHS staff sign open letter calling for schools to stay shut until stringent safety measures are in place
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