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Despite finding that 1 in 4 teachers work a 60 hour week and total working hours average 47 hours per week during term time, a report this week has found that working hours are not linked to teacher retention. 

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TOP NEWS THIS WEEK

Extra school cash only 'enough to reverse cuts'
Financial experts say schools are receiving a big funding boost - but only back to levels of a decade ago.
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Nearly 100,000 children leave education without basic qualifications 
It is unacceptable that poorest pupils are most likely to miss out, Children’s Commissioner says. 
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Become an Ednorth Advocate
Do you want to shake up your teaching practice at the start of this new year? 
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53% of teachers say they're not listened to at work
 
  A Tes survey of more than 6,000 teachers reveals a snapshot of problems facing the profession, including teachers being overlooked and overworked
 
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Baseline: Almost 200 schools drop out of pilot
 
  Reception baseline assessment is being piloted - but some schools have changed their minds about taking part
 
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How will Heads deal with the student climate strike?   Heads' union warns that allowing pupils to take part in climate strike may be unsafe, but some welcome pupil activism
 
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Labour refuses to rule out replacing Ofsted   Labour is “looking at all options” for an overhaul of the school accountability system, including replacing Ofsted.
 
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Minister warns schools over readiness for Brexit
 
  Schools Minister's letter demands a 'clearer understanding' of preparedness around food and medicine supplies
 
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Trainee teachers with bursaries less likely to teach
 
  More than 20% of trainees who got bursaries in 2017-18 were not teaching in the state sector 16 months later Read more >
Government to consider scrapping university offers based on A-level predictions
 
  Education Secretary Gavin Williamson warns of ‘deeply concerning’ recruitment practices Read more >
Millions of children are sent to school or nursery when ill, poll claims
 
  Work pressures and attendance are main reasons why Read more >
Williamson asks STRB to advise on ‘flatter’ teacher pay progression
 
  The body in charge of teacher pay has been asked to advise the government on how a new “flatter” pay progression model might work Read more >
Call for reform of 'problem' private school system

 
  Report calls on politicians to reform the sector – but private school leaders say it is 'biased and flawed analysis' Read more >

 
CelebrateEd- The Northern Celebration is back for 2020!

Northumbria University
11 - 12 June 2020


Last year over 300 teaching professionals from across the North of England joined us to share the best in educational practice. This year CelebrateEd is back allowing you to connect with colleagues, engage with new ideas and be inspired by the work our teachers our doing. 

CelebrateEd is a fantastic opportunity for a staff CPD or team day. Book your staff spaces now!

https://www.ednorth.uk/celebrateed



Speaker Applications

We are also looking for speakers, if you, or a colleague you know, has an idea or practice that you would like to share, then let us know! You don't need to be an expert, you just need to have a passion for teaching!

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REGIONAL NEWS THIS WEEK


£6.9m investment set to transform three Sunderland primary schools.
 
  New school and extensions planned under multi-million pound council project to boost school places on Wearside Read more >
 
Head Teachers dismiss idea of school for challenging children coming to Stockton   'We’ve discussed the possibility of a free school but schools decided they did not want one,' a council meeting heard Read more >

Schools Northeast

UPCOMING EVENTS

26
SEPTEMBER
Schools North East Annual General Meeting


A gathering of all our Partner School members, Board members and Trustees. 
We are pleased to announce that Professor Stephen Gorard, Durham University, will be speakign at this event. 

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27
SEPTEMBER
The Ultimate Early ICT Experience



Get top tips on introducing technology across the curriculum and explore fun, effective strategies to use in the classroom.  

New York Primary School 9am-3pm
£65

Book your place

 

 
10
OCTOBER
Summit 2019

Very limited tickets left for Summit 2019, which will focus on curriculum, evidence and ethical leadership. 

Keynote Speakers include Lord Agnew and Steve Munby. 

We are pleased to announce that the Avec and EPM Partnership are the main sponsors of this event. 

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30
JANUARY
Academies 2020
Academies face specific challenges in the education sector. Our Academies Conference brings together 300 academy senior leaders from across the region to explore their unique challenges.

We are pleased to announce that SOS Group LTD are the main sponsors of this event. 

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11
FEBRUARY
Supporting Challenging Learners Conference 2020
A conference focused on topics such as behaviour management, prevention strategies, parental engagement and developing the curriculum for challenging learners.

We are delighted to announce John D'Abbro as keynote speaker. 


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30
APRIL
Northern Governance Conference 2020
Being a school governor is a rewarding role, however, the pressure to ensure their schools offer the best education is high. This conference is dedicated to supporting Governors to carry out their duties. 

We are delighted to announce former National Schools Commissioner, Sir David Carter, as keynote speaker. 

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Schools Northeast   The Careers & Enterprise Company - State of the Nation

Today's report from The Careers & Enterprise Company shows that Careers Education is improving across the country and disadvantaged areas are among the highest performing. 

Read the full report:

State of the Nation 2019: Careers and enterprise provision in England’s secondary schools and colleges
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