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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New ‘Maths Unmasked’ project aims to break fear of maths for students and families
Project designed to transform attitudes to maths, boost family engagement and raise attainment
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Three Washington schools secure £250k for mentoring programme to boost pupil resilience
Programme will support pupils from Year 6 to Year 9 through a character education approach
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Children using The Story Project make gains in wellbeing, emotional literacy, empathy and reading skills
Second annual independent evaluation into Bradford schools project published
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Sunderland educators unite to strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes for city’s young people
More than 50 teachers and senior school leaders from schools across Sunderland take part in SHINE Sunderland event.
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Give like you invest: how thoughtful philanthropy delivers greater impact for children
At a J.P. Morgan lunch in Manchester, SHINE CEO Fiona Spellman argues that philanthropy can be the risk capital of social progress.
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Let Teachers SHINE: 24 talented teachers shortlisted for 2026 awards
This year's finalists have devised projects spanning maths, English, science, cross-curricular learning and early years education
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The enduring legacy of teacher David Brown
David's family have chosen to support a SHINE reading project in his memory
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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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£671,000 investment to prepare Sunderland students for the world of work
FutureReady Sunderland is a five-year careers education programme for students aged 11–18, designed to prepare them for the world of work.
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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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Literacy hubs to be created across city after £450k investment from SHINE Sunderland
New city-wide literacy initiative to be led by the Northern Education Trust (NET)
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Kepier Academy to deliver ambitious new school transition programme
Houghton le Spring school awarded £181,284 by SHINE Sunderland
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