Pioneering Cradle to Career initiative offers blueprint for community transformation
A new evaluation by the University of Manchester has found “much to be celebrated” in the achievements of Cradle to Career North Birkenhead.
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By analysing and understanding what works best, we continuously refine our approach to ensure the most effective support for children.
Teachers hold invaluable knowledge, yet their voices are often overlooked. We amplify their insights, ensuring they shape the conversation.
Alongside our partners, we also advocate for policy changes that create better opportunities for disadvantaged children in the North.
Independent evaluations Demonstrating impact
Study finds prolonged use of new intervention boosts reading skills in disadvantaged children
Are You Really Reading? is is helping disadvantaged children across the North West improve their reading skills.
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Children using Boromi Play Libraries show notable communication gains
According to teachers’ surveys, participating children’s communication, language, and speaking skills improved by 19.3 percentage points.
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Early results show The Story Project boosts pupils’ emotional skills and wellbeing
Evaluation shows project is helping pupils better understand emotions, build empathy, and manage feelings.
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Target funding for the persistently disadvantaged
Northern Powerhouse Education Consortium submits proposal to the government’s Spending Review
“By ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed, we create a more resilient, balanced, and sustainable economy, benefiting both individuals and the country as a whole.”
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An open letter to the Education Secretary
SHINE joins with partners to submit three proposals to tackle the disadvantage gap
"Government must be prepared to empower those closest to the issues with necessary tools to build an education system fit for the future."
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Evie Keough: The critical importance of play
“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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Marie Beale: How we improved school attendance
"It is a highly individual approach. It is about communication and building relationships with families and children and being prepared to be flexible."
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Lesley Curtis: Investing in early years is key
“If we prioritise quality investment in the workforce for young children, we can prevent the issues we currently face in primary and secondary schools, ensuring a brighter future for our children.”
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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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Times Tables Rock Stars
Rocking out with maths
Case studies
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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