Schools North East

Pupils from our Partner School, John Spence, feature in this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, thanks to former pupil Sam Fender! Watch: ow.ly/7ATH5103CRl #SchoolsNorthEast #SamFender

Delighted to welcome 5 new Commercial Supporters 👏 Their support helps amplify North East schools’ voices, influence education policy & challenge the 'structural divide'. @ICTNorth_UK @roomtwelv12 @BitnetSolutions BridgePacks @ActivAll_ Learn more: ow.ly/1BHJ5102mX1

Still awaiting inspection under the new Ofsted framework? Hear directly from Ofsted at our upcoming Ofsted Updates! Book North: ow.ly/im5h5101mqq Book South: ow.ly/7JpH5101mqp

Schools North East is disappointed that schools have been largely overlooked in the Autumn Budget 2026. Transformational ambition must be matched by transformational investment to tackle the regional education divide. Read our response: ow.ly/hMZG5101Z7w

🎆#SNEAcademies27 theme: FROM MISSION TO IMPACT: Leading Schools and Trusts, Transforming Outcomes. Four key strands: • Leadership • Governance • Operations • Outcomes Explore what effective leadership can achieve: schoolsnortheast.org/event-c… @WardHadaway

We brought Newcastle North Head Teachers together with @CMcKinnellMP to discuss experiences of the new Ofsted framework. Be part of the conversation with Ofsted representatives at our Ofsted update in two weeks. North: ow.ly/huJm5101goX South: ow.ly/FTEM5101goY

Have you seen this week's⭐️FEATURED JOB⭐️? ✨Higher Level Teaching Assistant✨ 💙Help KS2 pupils overcome barriers to learning at Throston Primary School, supporting children with SEND, SEMH and additional needs to thrive. 📍Apply today: jobsinschoolsnortheast.com/j…

Whinstone Primary School has been recognised as strong across four Ofsted standards, with inspectors praising its inclusive culture, early years provision and pupil wellbeing. Read more: ow.ly/IfEN5100zUx #Education #Ofsted

Safer roads, better play facilities and a youth centre. St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School pupils have shared their ideas for Kenton’s future directly with their local MP. Read more: ow.ly/5Spl5100zFe #PupilVoice #Education

“You can enforce attendance. You cannot enforce belonging.” Kenton School has been recognised among the top 10% of schools nationally for attendance improvement. Read how its approach is making a difference: ow.ly/6EPO5100zxG

A child’s postcode should not determine their opportunities. The Children’s Commissioner’s new report reinforces the need to tackle the structural divide facing the North East. Read more: ow.ly/LKmZ5100zfe #Education #NorthEast #EducationalInequality

This week's ⭐️FEATURED JOB⭐️ ✨Higher Level Teaching Assistant✨ 💙Help KS2 pupils overcome barriers to learning at Throston Primary School, supporting children with SEND, SEMH and additional needs to thrive. 📅Deadline: 2 Nov 📍Apply today: jobsinschoolsnortheast.com/j…

Have you seen this week's⭐️FEATURED JOB⭐️? ✨Chief Executive Officer✨ 📈Ad Astra Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to take on the role, shaping and leading meaningful & lasting change across a thriving trust, Apply today: jobsinschoolsnortheast.com/j…

St Thomas More Catholic High School in North Shields marked World Mental Health Day with wellbeing assemblies and practical tools to support pupils. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/KLs150ZYv97 #SchoolsNorthEast #MentalHealth #NorthEastSchools

A new North East Uniform Charter aims to help schools make uniform policies more affordable and inclusive for families. 🔗 Find out more and see how schools can get involved: ow.ly/4pml50ZYv0s #SchoolsNorthEast #NorthEastSchools #SchoolUniform

More than 300 young dancers are set to take centre stage at Middlesbrough FC’s 150th anniversary celebrations this Saturday. ⚽ Find out more: ow.ly/MKxb50ZYuHu #SchoolsNorthEast #MiddlesbroughFC #NorthEast

At the @WMinsightUK Conference, Schools North East called for a national rethink on educational inequality, highlighting how poverty, geography and unequal access to services shape children’s opportunities. Read more: schoolsnortheast.org/news/sc… #edux #edutwitter

Have your say on Ofsted inspections! We're gathering views from NE school and trust leaders on the renewed inspection framework and future trust inspection. ⏱️ 5–10 mins 🔒 Confidential 📢 Help shape regional policy Take part: forms.gle/8S6X3yiB1ZNWjn9D7 #Ofsted #SchoolsNorthEast

This week's ⭐️FEATURED JOB ⭐️ ✨Chief Executive Officer✨ 📈Ad Astra Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional and visionary leader to take on the role, shaping and leading meaningful & lasting change across a thriving trust, Apply today: jobsinschoolsnortheast.com/j… @AdAstraTrust

Building world-class talent takes more than individual ability. It requires the right opportunities and support from an early age, North East sporting legend Steve Cram told delegates at the Schools North East Summit 2026. Read the full story: schoolsnortheast.org/news/fr… #edux