Everything works somewhere, nothing works everywhere
What children in the North of England taught me about AI in the classroom – Ashiya Dewan
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Schools can reconnect the loneliest generation
If this is a crisis of connection, we need to restore the experiences that make connection possible, argues Fiona Spellman
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GCSE results reveal a poverty gap schools cannot close alone
Every GCSE results day, we ask why some parts of England outperform others. Yet after decades of reform, one uncomfortable truth remains: England's attainment map still looks remarkably like its poverty map.
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New report urges next Prime Minister to put communities at the heart of education reform
Report by SHINE Trustee Jonny Utley makes direct appeal to Andy Burnham to translate his commitment to devolution and inclusion into new era of education reform.
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The case for a long-term approach to educational disadvantage
The disadvantage gap won’t be closed by focusing on the early years alone. The Coalition for Pupil Premium Reform argues that sustained, well-funded interventions are needed throughout a child’s education.
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Olivia Richards: Reading for results misses the real power of stories
Fluency and attainment matter. But unless children discover the joy, meaning and comfort that books can bring, we risk teaching them the mechanics of reading without giving them a reason to keep turning the page.
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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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