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Analysis has revealed that up to £123 million has been spent on bursaries for trainee teachers who did not go on to work in state schools. 

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TOP NEWS THIS WEEK

Poor transport links connected to underperforming schools
 
A recent report has highlighted a significant overlap in those places with slow public transport and struggling secondary schools.
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New teachers ‘unrewarded’ for working extra day a week
NQTs feel hard work is "undervalued" but report higher levels of job satisfaction, says UCL study
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Fantastic response to £500,000 SHINE funding for North East Schools
We have seen a fantastic response to our announcement around the funding available from SHINE through our Ednorth programme. 
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Framework criticism is just ‘small and vocal minority’, claims defiant Spielman
 
  The criticism of Ofsted’s new inspection framework is solely down to a “small and vocal minority”, Amanda Spielman will claim this weekend, as the government prepares to intervene in matters. Read more >
PM appoints new Special Envoy for Girls’ Education ahead of International Women’s Day
 
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson appoints Baroness Liz Sugg as the Special Envoy for Girls' Education. Read more >
National Offer Day 2020: Number of families denied first preference could increase, Head Teachers warn
 
  The number of children being denied their first choice secondary school is likely to increase, Head Teachers have warned. Read more >
Teachers in challenging schools shut out of DfE schemes over EBacc rates
 
  Teachers in the most challenging schools are being barred from shaping policy or sharing their expertise as government limits access to its schemes based on EBacc entry rates. Read more >
Heads and councils press for extra £5.5bn for 'struggling' schools   An alliance of Head Teachers, school governors, councils and unions are to lobby the chancellor for a further £5.5bn a year to help schools in England to avoid financial difficulties and cuts.
 
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Outwood Grange boss joins board of neighbouring academy trust
 
  The chief executive of one of England’s largest academy trusts has joined the board of trustees of another large chain. Read more >
Teachers call for action to save crisis-hit state nursery schools
 
  Critics say years of neglect and indecision by the government have left a funding deficit Read more >
Coronavirus: Scrap primary school exams if virus spreads, Head Teachers say
 
  Primary school exams should be scrapped in the event of a widespread coronavirus outbreak in the UK, Heads have said. Read more >
School pupils could be sent elsewhere under UK coronavirus plans   Children and teachers could be made to transfer to alternative schools if their own is shut as the coronavirus escalates, under a series of emergency laws being drawn up by the government.
 
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Heads say Ofsted complaints plan doesn't go far enough   School leaders' union says independent panel with the power to overturn Ofsted judgements is needed Read more >

 
Trust Leader Development Course 
 
A 5 day course (4 full days, 2 x 1/2 day MAT learning visits) over a 10 week period. Commencing 25th March 2020. 

Building on the success of last year's MAT leaders course we are delighted to announce that booking is open for our second course. 
 
With sessions on organisational models, culture & vision, MAT financial management and more, the course will be relevant for a range of roles within trust central teams or schools considering forming a MAT depending on where you are on your journey. 



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REGIONAL NEWS THIS WEEK


Durham schoolgirl wins an award for her modern-day re-write of a childhood classic
 
  Durham schoolgirl, Lilyella Smethurst, 11, has had her work published on World Book Day, after winning a competition for re-telling the tale of Snow White Read more >
Sunderland's children services target 'good' rating after 'positive feedback' from inspectors   The boss of Sunderland’s child services is hoping they can be classed as “good” by next year after attracting “positive feedback” from inspectors. Read more >

Schools Northeast

UPCOMING EVENTS

25
MARCH
Ednorth Teach Meet, Duchess's Community High School, Alnwick

Ednorth is a movement for change in the North-East of England to support teachers across the region to use evidence-based practice in their classrooms.

As part of the Ednorth program we are hosting 'Teach Meets' across the region.

Join us at the Duchess's Community High School, Alnwick at 4.30pm


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28
APRIL
MAT CEO Dinner - 'An evening with Sir David Carter'

We are delighted to exclusively invite every Partner MAT CEO to our first Partner MAT dinner. This evening networking event will include a drinks reception, three-course meal and a speech delivered by Sir David Carter who will also attend for the full event.

This event is free of charge and is taking place on Tuesday 28 April 2020 at Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield from approx. 7pm.

 
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29
APRIL
The Northern Governance Conference 2020
Join around 300 of your colleagues from across the North and learn about key developments affecting your role. The Northern Governance conference will support those in school governance roles – state-maintained and academy – in carrying out their duties confidently and effectively.

We are delighted to announce Emma Ing, Ofsted as a keynote speaker along with Sir David Carter and Emma Knights.
 
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14
MAY

Healthy MindED 2020
 


Schools North East’s dedicated conference on mental health and wellbeing. Speakers will include experts for updates on the latest information and practitioners sharing good practice taking place across the region.

Keynote speakers: Dr Pooky Knightsmith and Dr Wendy Thorley.


The event is sponsored by CER Recruitment.  


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11-12
JUNE
CelebrateEd - The Northern Celebration of Education
CelebrateEd - The Northern Celebration of Education is back for 2020!
 
Last year over 300 teaching professionals joined us to connect with colleagues, engage in the best in teaching practice and be inspired. Join the Celebration and book your tickets today!

We're delighted to be joined by keynote speakers Ross McGill, Simon Hunt, Amjad Ali and Prof. Steve Higgins.
 
 
25
JUNE
School Business Management Conference 2020
Now in it's eighth year the Schools North East School Business Management conference is this is the must attend event for SBMs, CFOs and all admin/finance staff from schools.  Join over 300 of your colleagues from across the region at the biggest event of its kind in the country!

Keynote speaker: Nigel Risner

This event is sponsored by Ward Hadaway. 
 




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