£320k funding to help Sunderland schoolchildren Thrive
“We assess the whole school, and from there, we can identify children who might otherwise go unnoticed. It’s early intervention, and it changes lives.”
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Helping young voices be heard: Monkwearmouth’s arts programme breaks down barriers
“It’s about preparing students not just for school but for life."
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New initiative aims to improve attendance and parental engagement during move from primary to secondary
“A lot of work went into the bid, so to have our vision recognised and funded through SHINE Sunderland is incredibly exciting.”
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Let Teachers SHINE Winner 2025: Sam Tallintire – The Mathematical CPD Library
Sam has created an online platform offering short, high-quality video tutorials aimed at boosting maths teachers’ confidence and subject expertise.
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Let Teachers SHINE winner 2025: Phil Latham – The Endeavour Convening Partnership
New initiative aims to bring schools and local businesses together to build better work and life chances for young people in Middlesbrough.
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£60k project will support teaching of literacy in Sunderland classrooms
"Strong literacy skills give students better opportunities, both in school and beyond. This funding helps us move closer to our goal of giving every child the best possible start in life."
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Academy’s £136K project to strengthen community and boost student success
"The level of change that this will bring will be phenomenal and will transform opportunities for young people."
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£114k funding to support disadvantaged pupils through crucial school transition
“We’re looking at kids that could be exceptional, but life hasn’t given them the opportunities they deserve, and we want to change that.”
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£141k grant to aid character development and break barriers for disadvantaged students
"This opportunity provides the time and resources to experiment in a way that wouldn’t normally be possible."
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Academy granted £172k to launch Sunderland reading initiative
"It's an amazing opportunity that will hopefully do so much good because these children truly deserve it."
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Seven school-led projects first to receive funding from SHINE Sunderland
Seven Sunderland school projects are the first to benefit from the SHINE Sunderland fund, securing a share of more than £900,000.
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Science hub has “galvanised change” in primary schools
A project created to bridge the gap in science knowledge between Year 6 and Year 7 students has “galvanised change” in primary schools, says its creator, Alex Robertson.
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Students using groundbreaking programme make significant gains in their reading abilities
41% of students using Fluency for All initially read at less than 100 words per minute (WPM). By the end of the intervention, this had dropped to just 7.1%.
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