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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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Bold new literacy project puts Sunderland stories at the heart of learning

"If the students see their own experiences reflected in the material, they become more engaged, making writing feel personally meaningful and relevant to them."

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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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£111k boost for Sunderland schools to support emotional wellbeing

"We’re really determined to make a difference to young people, but also to regenerate the area. To think that we've got the support of SHINE saying you can do it – it's just completely inspiring."

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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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Invitation to Tender: SHINE Sunderland Evaluation

We are seeking proposals from partners who can provide evaluation support to the SHINE Sunderland fund during the establishing phase.

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Study sheds light on hidden potential of students in Sunderland

New study reveals that many secondary school students in Sunderland need more support to be able to reach their full potential.

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SHINE launches £10 million fund for secondary schools in Sunderland

SHINE has launched a £10 million fund for Sunderland secondary schools and wants to hear from local headteachers and school leaders.

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