"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 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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" Play is not a luxury. It’s not just a nice add-on; it is a fundamental right and a vital foundation for lifelong learning, wellbeing, health, and happiness."
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Michaelene brings to SHINE 25 years of experience across educational institutions, non-profits, and charities.
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A new evaluation by the University of Manchester has found “much to be celebrated” in the achievements of Cradle to Career North Birkenhead.
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Twenty-eight top teachers are in the running to receive funding of up to £25,000 after they made the shortlist for Let Teachers SHINE 2025.
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SHINE and its partners have urged the government to reallocate savings from declining pupil numbers to boost funding for long-term disadvantaged students.
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We are seeking proposals from partners who can provide evaluation support to the SHINE Sunderland fund during the establishing phase.
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Rocking out with maths
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SHINE CEO Fiona Spellman looks back on another eventful year in education, and looks forward to what 2025 might hold.
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Are You Really Reading? is is helping disadvantaged children across the North West improve their reading skills.
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A 45% uplift to the Early Years Pupil Premium is the right way to ensure greater targeting of spend on disadvantaged children, writes Fiona Spellman.
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"This charity has been chosen as it is a great opportunity for us as university students to give something back to children in our local area that might not have the same opportunities as us!"
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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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Teacher Jon Blackbourn was aware some students found revision challenging. So, with the help of SHINE, he created Revise Chemistry With Mr B.
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According to teachers’ surveys, participating children’s communication, language, and speaking skills improved by 19.3 percentage points.
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Evaluation shows project is helping pupils better understand emotions, build empathy, and manage feelings.
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Students taking part in a numeracy programme backed by SHINE have shown impressive progress
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This annual programme offers grants of up to £25,000, along with dedicated support, to help teachers across England develop innovative projects that enhance educational outcomes.
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A project created to bridge the gap in science knowledge between Year 6 and Year 7 students has “galvanised change” in primary schools, says its creator, Alex Robertson.
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