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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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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Maddy Barnes: Helping children to REALLY read
"Unless children experience reading as something meaningful and enjoyable, they are unlikely to choose to do it."
Insight, News
Evidence shows Fluency For All boosts reading skills, especially among disadvantaged pupils
Pupil Premium pupils' reading age scores improved by +8.5 points, compared with +0.9 in the control group
Impact, News
£2.7m investment in futures of Hartlepool’s young people is a ‘game-changing’ opportunity
Three education charities – IntoUniversity, SHINE and the Tutor Trust – are joining forces in Hartlepool to tackle barriers to success for the town's children.
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Innovative reading intervention having a real impact in classrooms
“These findings confirm consistent, directional improvement in student attainment”
Impact, News
Let Teachers SHINE winner 2025: Nicola Crompton – Reading Champions
Carlisle project will train social workers to use reading during home visits to help young children improve confidence and literacy skills.
Let Teachers SHINE, News
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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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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