"Everyone is talking about the consequences – children can’t focus, can’t sit still – but nobody’s talking about the cause. This is a thing that’s happening, and we need to do something about it."
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“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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“It’s about preparing students not just for school but for life."
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“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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Nine innovative education projects land share of £175,000 from SHINE
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A fresh new way to test maths ability in the classroom, aiming to help primary school teachers pinpoint exactly where children need support.
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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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Pioneering new online resource seeks to speed up the marking and feedback process for teachers and students using AI-driven technology.
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Groundbreaking new resource aims to bring maths to life for secondary school pupils, reducing anxiety and making concepts easier to understand.
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Transformational project aims to nurture and develop young children’s personal, social and emotional resilience from when they start nursery and move into primary school.
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Innovative Bradford project will use immersive technology to boost engagement and literacy skills among disadvantaged students
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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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Carlisle project will train social workers to use reading during home visits to help young children improve confidence and literacy skills.
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Initiative aims to support boys at the school in developing positive self-identity and successfully forging a pathway to their future career of choice.
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"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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On 23 July 2023, Merlin Evans stepped out of his mother’s front door in London with nothing more than a rucksack and a goal: to walk around the world – alone, unsupported, and largely unplanned.
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"The challenges in children’s mental health are significant and as parents we all worry for the safety of our children online. Effective school-wide approaches to promoting positive wellbeing already exist. The challenge now is to connect and share the practice that works best."
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"If we want every child to be understood, supported, and set up to thrive, then we must keep listening, keep learning, and keep asking: what else don’t we know yet?"
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In memory of Christine Smith, the much-loved former teacher from Lancashire, her family and friends have generously raised funds in support of SHINE.
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"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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