SHINE fundraiser Saul sets an ambitious target for virtual London Marathon

Saul Moorhouse is looking forward to taking part in this year's unique virtual London Marathon, raising money for SHINE.

SHINE response to decision on GCSE and A-level exam grades

Fiona Spellman, CEO of SHINE, responds to the government decision on this year's GCSE and A Level grades.

Joshua raises an incredible £28,000 for SHINE

Joshua Hoyle, 13, has raised £28,000 for disadvantaged children in the North after an idea he dreamed up during lockdown captured the public imagination.

10-year-old becomes Times Tables Rock Stars world record holder

SHINE supporters pledge to triple donations made to Joshua’s lockdown challenge

Joshua Hoyle, who is walking five miles to school each day even though he is learning from home, has so far raised £7,780 for SHINE.

SHINE urges government to back University tutor training scheme to help children catch up on learning

SHINE has urged the government to back a University initiative that will see students and recent graduates trained to provide catch-up support in schools.

Teenager sets himself a lockdown challenge to help disadvantaged young people

West Yorkshire schoolboy Joshua Hoyle says his time home-schooling during lockdown made him realise how lucky he is compared to less fortunate youngsters.

CEO’s Blog: Marcus Rashford shows us the incredible power of storytelling

Schools in areas of disadvantage have always delivered much more than curriculum in the classroom. However, I worry at the consequences of schools being expected to do so much.

How Schools North East is bringing teachers together during difficult times

Face-to-face contact between staff, pupils and parents pays dividends for Manchester high school during lockdown

Let Teachers SHINE winner is one of UK’s top 25 ‘trailblazers’

Covid-19 response has demonstrated importance of communication and community

Schools can take away some important lessons from the coronavirus outbreak, says headteacher Janice Allen from Falinge Park High School in Rochdale.

Project for reluctant readers reaching many more children as it’s adapted for home learning

A video message to all school staff on Thank a Teacher Day

Let Teachers SHINE winner offers antidote to boring maths worksheets

The training (and fundraising) goes on says SHINE marathon man Saul

"I think now is more important than ever to recognise the great work of our charities. The current situation makes me more resolute to raise awareness and donations for SHINE."

Our schools are at the heart of the community and the go-to in times of crisis

Many schools now offer support that extends far beyond the classroom and at this time of crisis, they have demonstrated their value like never before.

Why being small and local can be a strength when trying to reach families during lockdown

Anna-Louise Van De Merwe, national director of the Foundation Years Trust, explains how her small charity has moved quickly to adapt to the lockdown.

We will recover – and we’ll emerge stronger on the other side

If we can make them laugh they get to see a different side to us – how one primary school has responded to lockdown