The training (and fundraising) goes on says SHINE marathon man Saul

"I think now is more important than ever to recognise the great work of our charities. The current situation makes me more resolute to raise awareness and donations for SHINE."

Our schools are at the heart of the community and the go-to in times of crisis

Many schools now offer support that extends far beyond the classroom and at this time of crisis, they have demonstrated their value like never before.

Why being small and local can be a strength when trying to reach families during lockdown

Anna-Louise Van De Merwe, national director of the Foundation Years Trust, explains how her small charity has moved quickly to adapt to the lockdown.

We will recover – and we’ll emerge stronger on the other side

If we can make them laugh they get to see a different side to us – how one primary school has responded to lockdown

Priority during lockdown should be children’s happiness

Teaching platform Spelling Beats to be offered free to children during coronavirus outbreak

Queen’s Award for Times Tables Rock Stars

CEO Blog: Responding to COVID-19

Chatta Club offering families a helping hand during coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus update

SHINE and LbQ making a difference in North East classrooms

VIDEO: Maths whiz Abdullah, a true Times Tables Rock Star

Yorkshireman Saul running for SHINE at the London Marathon

Saul Moorhouse, from Todmorden, West Yorkshire, is running in the 2020 London Marathon to raise funds for SHINE.

Helping improve communication skills of youngsters in Hull

Charities aren’t reaching the areas that need them most

In a sector founded on vision and courage, it’s more important than ever we charities are willing and able to step up to the plate.

CEO’s blog: Reflections on 2019

It’s time our politicians delivered on their promises for the North

Following the landslide victory for Boris Johnson, it’s time our politicians delivered on their promises for the North, writes SHINE's Fiona Spellman.

How to solve a problem like GCSE maths?

It’s time we tried something different

With a general election looming, the main political parties have been urged to work together to reduce the disadvantage gap in education results.