Invitation to tender: learning programme for SHINE-funded project leads
SHINE is seeking an experienced partner to design and deliver a two-year learning programme that will support teachers leading SHINE-funded innovation projects.
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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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New project to help students build resilience and confidence during move to secondary school
The ‘Brilliant Beginnings’ project will help young people navigate one of the most significant moments in their education journey.
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Let Teachers SHINE winners 2026
Eight innovative teacher-led projects win share of £170,000 from SHINE.
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Let Teachers SHINE Winner 2026: Sean Harris – Right To Rest
A transformative initiative tackling sleep inequality – a hidden barrier preventing thousands of children from reaching their full potential at school.
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Let Teachers SHINE Winner 2026: Matt Revill – AI For Access
Primary school headteacher is pioneering the use of AI to speed up planning, create resources and make classrooms more responsive to learners' needs.
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Let Teachers SHINE 2026 Winner: Sarah Featherstone – Ready To Thrive
Early years teacher is launching a targeted intervention to help nursery age children from disadvantaged backgrounds arrive at primary school with the skills they need to succeed.
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Let Teachers SHINE Winner 2026: Angelika Bowmer – Mini Scientists’ Lab
Visionary new project aims to ensure disadvantaged children have the vocabulary and facts they need to succeed in primary science, and beyond.
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Let Teachers SHINE Winner 2026: Valli Krishnappan – Logic MasterMind
Innovative educator is developing a gamified platform to improve recall and exam performance through digital ‘escape rooms’.
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Let Teachers SHINE Winner 2026: Dr Deb Shorthouse – Family Literacy Project
Pioneering new project aims to give nursery children from disadvantaged backgrounds the best possible start to their education, before they reach the classroom.
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Let Teachers SHINE Winner 2026: Matthew Harper-Duffy – Local History Hub
A primary school teacher is tapping into local history to help pupils build confidence, connection, and stronger skills of reading and writing.
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Let Teachers SHINE Winner 2026: Tara Markham – Noticed
Pioneering Head of Science is developing an automated AI platform to help absent students catch up on lessons they have missed and stay on track with their learning.
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Turning Pages, Changing Lives: an inspirational evening in Manchester
Against the inspiring backdrop of Manchester Art Gallery, SHINE recently welcomed teachers, supporters, funders and partners for an evening dedicated to one of the most powerful tools for transforming young lives: reading
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Can one simple tool transform primary maths? Amy How is putting it to the test
With £60,000 in new funding, Amy How is scaling up her rekenrek programme to help pupils build stronger foundations in mathematics.
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Beyond quick fixes: a long-term investment in Hartlepool’s future
With the opening of the new IntoUniversity Hartlepool Centre this month, a major piece of a long-term plan for the town’s young people has fallen into place.
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£350,000 investment to build a blueprint for change in Pennywell
Pennywell Fellowship is a bold, school-led partnership designed to tackle entrenched disadvantage
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SHINE Chair joins Northern Powerhouse Partnership
Raksha Pattni appointed to the Board of the Partnership which already has strong links with SHINE
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Smarter giving can transform education if we get it right
SHINE CEO Fiona Spellman responds to the Government’s 'Our Place to Give' philanthropy strategy
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