SHINE and partners welcome proposal to reform Pupil Premium
SHINE's response to Government plans to reform Pupil Premium funding and improve support for children living with sustained disadvantage.
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Chris Williams: practical inclusion that helps everyone thrive
"Inclusion is a culture bringing clarity, consistency and predictability to ordinary lessons and everyday routines. If pupils do not succeed, the system, not the child, becomes something to be questioned."
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Maddy Barnes: Helping children to REALLY read
"Unless children experience reading as something meaningful and enjoyable, they are unlikely to choose to do it."
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SHINE’s submission to Inquiry into White Working Class Educational Outcomes
Call for policymakers to focus on tackling persistent poverty and structural barriers to learning.
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A milestone year
SHINE CEO Fiona Spellman's End-of-Year Reflections
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Helen Clarke: why parental engagement is key to closing the maths attainment gap
"We need to rethink how to support mathematical development in ways that feel natural and joyful for young children."
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SHINE and Northern Powerhouse Partnership press for fairer school funding
Partners make Pupil Premium call to government ahead of Autumn Budget 2025
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Progress is possible, change can happen
SHINE CEO Fiona Spellman speaks at the Social mobility symposium 2025
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Richard Cowie: Let’s beat the summer reading slump together
"We have a choice. We can let the summer holidays widen the attainment gap, or we can act now to beat the summer reading slump – especially for the pupils who need our help the most."
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Wellbeing in the classroom: rethinking support for children in a digital world – Fiona Spellman
"The challenges in children’s mental health are significant and as parents we all worry for the safety of our children online. Effective school-wide approaches to promoting positive wellbeing already exist. The challenge now is to connect and share the practice that works best."
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Sean Harris: Misconceptions and curiosity
"If we want every child to be understood, supported, and set up to thrive, then we must keep listening, keep learning, and keep asking: what else don’t we know yet?"
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The critical importance of play – Evie Keough
" Play is not a luxury. It’s not just a nice add-on; it is a fundamental right and a vital foundation for lifelong learning, wellbeing, health, and happiness."
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Targeted funding for persistently disadvantaged students would drive long-term growth
SHINE and its partners have urged the government to reallocate savings from declining pupil numbers to boost funding for long-term disadvantaged students.
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Reflections on 2024: challenges, change, and hope for the future
SHINE CEO Fiona Spellman looks back on another eventful year in education, and looks forward to what 2025 might hold.
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Pupil Premium uplift is the right way to better support disadvantaged children
A 45% uplift to the Early Years Pupil Premium is the right way to ensure greater targeting of spend on disadvantaged children, writes Fiona Spellman.
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Study sheds light on hidden potential of students in Sunderland
New study reveals that many secondary school students in Sunderland need more support to be able to reach their full potential.
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An open letter to the Education Secretary
Our proposals to secure an end to the disadvantage gap by the end of the decade.
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Relationships and communication are key to improving school attendance – Marie Beale
Relationships and communication are key to improving school attendance, says SHINE teacher Marie Beale.
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Investing in high-quality early years education key to brighter future, says early years expert Dr Lesley Curtis OBE
Dr Lesley Curtis OBE, Headteacher of Everton Nursery School and Family Centre, discusses the importance of investing in high-quality education for children under five.
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CEO’s Blog: Reflections on 2022
SHINE's Fiona Spellman takes a look back at another challenging year for education and expresses her continued admiration for teachers.
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