Copy

::

The latest education news

This weeks newsletter is sponsored by Ward Hadaway
Schools Northeast
Weekly News
Schools Northeast
LATEST NEWS | EVENTS | OPPORTUNITIES | JOBS IN SCHOOLS

With increasing pressure on the Government it seems clear that a return to school in some form will take place in March. While we have published a ‘Roadmap to Reopening’ with proposals for a safe return, that is only the start, with plans around longer term recovery and system reform urgently needed. 



Read more >

STORIES FROM THE REGION

Education ministers questioned on reopening and recovery

Education ministers Nick Gibb and Vicky Ford gave evidence to MPs on Tuesday, as part of the education select committee’s inquiry into left behind white pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Read more >
 
North East school leaders share challenges with region’s MPs

As part of ongoing work to lobby policymakers on the key issues that North East schools are facing as a result of Covid-19, Schools North East has organised a series of virtual ‘MP roundtables’. The roundtables have allowed school leaders in the region to share their concerns and the situations they have been facing with MPs in their constituencies in dedicated virtual sessions.

Read more >
 
Schools North East to support 2021 Lord Glenamara Awards
For the second consecutive year, Schools North East is proud to support the Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize Pastoral Care Award. 
Read more >

Lockdown lessons for children provided by Northumberland Zoo   Northumberland Zoo is providing free online animal education classes for children to watch during lockdown.
 
Read more >
Captain Tom-inspired Sunderland teenager publishes charity book   A Sunderland teen inspired to fundraise for charity by the late Captain Tom Moore has completed his latest lockdown project.
 
Read more >
North East businessman pledges £10,000 to Cash for Connectivity campaign to help our kids learn
 
  The Cash for Connectivity initiative is already helping families across the region struggling with homeschooling during lockdown Read more >
The 'exciting and innovative' new Gateshead school where students won't have a uniform
 
  An "exciting and innovative" new secondary school is set to welcome its first students in September. Read more >
Sunderland Head Teacher encourages parents to 'find a balance' to help with homeschooling
 
  The Head Teacher of St Joseph's RC Primary in Sunderland said he knows it has been 'extremely hard' for parents Read more >
Physics competition success for Yarm School pupils
 
  Yarm School pupils have placed first and second in a national physics Read more >
Northumberland schools gets all clear over air pollution   Parents and children can breath easy after new figures show that no schools in Northumberland are in areas with high levels of one of the most harmful forms of air pollution. Read more >

 

Ward Hadaway – the law firm for academies

Ward Hadaway is a UK Top 100 law firm, and our dedicated education team acts for a large number of academies and MATs, from single academies to large multi-academy Trusts with over 50 schools.  We have the strength and depth of expertise and experience to support you in any way we can, whatever your legal needs.

We are delighted to be headline sponsor at this year's Schools North East Academies conference and we are keen to contribute to the conversations about how academies can continue to effectively operate, educate and evolve in the current extremely difficult circumstances.

So please do get in touch with any questions or queries and we hope you enjoy the conference from wherever you are sitting.

Visit the website



WHAT'S HAPPENING ON CONNECTED?

ConnectEd
Be part of the community

Our growing online community has over 3,000 North East school staff and over 30 dedicated groups to help you in your role. 


The platform is free to North East School staff. 

Join or login to ConnectEd
 
Join the community
Be supported in your role

We know this term has been challenging and you might feel you don't have the time or opportunity to connect with your colleagues, but supporting each other has never been more important. 

Join the free platform today
 
Ednorth
Our Ednorth programme aims to change classroom culture

Join the Ednorth hub to find evidence-based ideas, support and resources to support your teaching practice and connect with teachers from across the region. 

Login or join the Community


 


See the website for more information



Would you like to speak at the Annual Governance Conference?

Apply to be a speaker today!

We are looking for speakers with Governance experience who could contribute a session to our conference. 

Find out more

 


From our partners

Reading Solutions UK

Reading Solutions UK are in the process of writing a whitepaper on 'How educational technology can transform assessment, reading for pleasure and transition' – they would welcome your valued opinion to include as part of their research. 

As a goodwill gesture for taking the time to complete their short survey, you will be entered into a prize draw to win a £250 Amazon voucher for your school. 

Complete the survey

 
 

NATIONAL NEWS


Over £42 million to extend projects for children with SEND
 
  Further funding to help raise educational standards, improve services and provide practical support to children with special educational needs and disabilities
 
Read more >
Covid: Head warns of effect on early years pupils 'lasting years'
 
  Covid-caused disruption for children learning the basics of reading and counting could pose problems for years to come, a head teacher has warned. Read more >
Youngest pupils in England worst affected by Covid learning loss
 
  Data finds those aged six and seven most likely to fall behind in maths and writing Read more >
Exclusive: 2/3 teachers positive about remote education   Nearly two-thirds at least ‘OK’ with online education, while remaining minority say it’s a ‘problem’, Tes survey of 7,000 UK teachers finds
 
Read more >
Catch-up tsar: 'No one controls the advice I give'
 
  Sir Kevan Collins tells Tes final decisions lie with ministers, but he will not be swayed on giving 'fearless' guidance Readmore >
Length of Ofsted’s remote inspections reduced to one day
 
  Ofsted’s remote monitoring inspections will be reduced to one day after February half-term, it has been announced. Read more >
Heads demand transparency over £1 billion school rebuilding programme
 
  Leaders want transparency from ministers over how they select rebuilding projects after it emerged two schools getting a share of £1 billion in capital funding had major building works recently. Read more >
We need catch-up clarity – not rumours and uncertainty   As teachers struggle in difficult circumstances, the rumours about catch-up plans are unhelpful, says Louise Lewis
 
Read more >
Report 11-plus results and link them to pupil data, say campaigners and academics
 
  Academies have backed calls from campaigners for 11-plus entry test data to be shared with government and linked to pupil records so the fairness of the assessments can be evaluated. Read more >
Online tutoring during school closures ‘feasible’, but digital divide a key barrier   Delivering online tutoring to disadvantaged pupils during partial school closures was feasible, but access to equipment presented a key barrier, the Education Endowment Foundation has found. Read more >





OPPORTUNITIES



Jobs in Schools | North East designed by schools for schools with the best interests of schools and candidates at its heart. Currently 57 live vacancies
Visit Site >
VACANCY: Exams and Data Officer, UTC South Durham Read more >
VACANCY: Head Teacher, Egglescliffe Church of England Primary School Read more >
Check out the Schools North East Marketplace Read more >
Schools Northeast   BECOME A PARTNER SCHOOL
Read more >
  Schools Northeast   ON TWITTER THIS WEEK
Read more >
Copyright © Schools North East 2020
Our mailing address is:
c/o Northumbria University, Room 115, Ellison Terrace, 1-5 Ellison Place, Newcastle, NE1 8ST

Unsubscribe from this list