Early years maths programme delivers impressive first-year impact
In its first year, Nurturing Young Mathematicians has surpassed expectations
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Maths programme helping disengaged students bridge the gap
Additional £15k grant will help Sam Slingsby scale up his Numeracy Bridger project
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£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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Progress is possible, change can happen
SHINE CEO Fiona Spellman speaks at the Social mobility symposium 2025
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SHINE welcomes new Trustee: Colin Fyfe
SHINE is delighted to welcome Colin Fyfe, CEO of Unity Trust Bank, as the newest member of our Board of Trustees
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Innovative reading intervention having a real impact in classrooms
“These findings confirm consistent, directional improvement in student attainment”
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Newcastle teacher Sam is running the Great North Run for SHINE
"I'm running for SHINE because I know the charity makes a difference for those children who need it in order to give them positive experiences and support their learning"
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The Story Project Bradford
Improving wellbeing and literacy through the magic of storytelling
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Reflex action: how lack of movement could be holding back the Covid generation
"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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£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 winners 2025
Nine innovative education projects land share of £175,000 from SHINE
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Let Teachers SHINE Winner 2025: Joanne de Groot – Diagnostic Maths Assessment
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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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: Tom Rye – Fast Feedback
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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Let Teachers SHINE Winner 2025: Jayne Webster and Caroline Peters – Dynamic Representations
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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Let Teachers SHINE winner 2025: Ruth Coleman – Highfield Resilience Tracker
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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Let Teachers SHINE winner 2025: Michelle Swallow and Amanda Leary – 360 Learning Lab
Innovative Bradford project will use immersive technology to boost engagement and literacy skills among disadvantaged students
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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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