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Byker schoolchildren dig in to plant Sycamore Gap sapling at state-of-the-art community hub
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (684+ words) Children from two Byker primary schools have been making their mark on the future by planting a Sycamore Gap sapling in the grounds of a unique local community venue. Pupils from St Lawrence Catholic Primary School and Byker Primary School…...
Sunderland expert shares how the Schools White Paper could shape the future of SEND support
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (574+ words) Vicki Stokes, Head of the School of Education at the University of Sunderland, has shared how she thinks the Government's recently released Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving is set to reshape the support children with special educational…...
Sunderland expert shares how society needs a new script for men and boys
4+ day, 35+ min ago (712+ words) As the new documentary Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere airs on Netflix, Dr Rebecca Owens, Head of the School of Psychology at the University of Sunderland has explored how the "manosphere" can influence young men and their perception of masculinity....
Mind the gap: New Government SEND White Paper is a welcome first step - but schools need to know how we get there.
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (258+ words) 23rd Feb 2026:" Today, as the Government unveils its long-awaited SEND White Paper, education experts at Momenta Connect are calling for the Government to listen to responses to the white paper consultation and provide clear guidance on how we will build this…...
Families back nationwide school holiday activities programme in record survey
2+ week, 2+ day ago (667+ words) As the half term holidays approach, a landmark survey of 20,000 parents and carers has revealed overwhelming support for the Government's'Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, with families reporting significant benefits for both their children and their household finances. The National…...
More than half of North East communities have highest levels of youth need, new analysis finds
3+ week, 2+ day ago (787+ words) More than half of all neighbourhoods in the North East have inadequate youth provision to meet the high levels of deprivation and antisocial behaviour, according to new analysis by charity funder Social Investment Business (SIB). The research creates the first…...
'Oversimplified' social media ban for under 16s won't protect children, expert warns
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (469+ words) A legal expert has warned that banning under 16s from social media is an "oversimplified" approach that won"t protect children from online risks." The government"s plan to introduce an "Australia-style" law for anyone 15 and below is still under consultation....
Northumbria students gain policymaking experience through Civil Service challenge
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (568+ words) The initiative saw students work in teams to formulate advice on a pressing issue which they presented to senior civil servants at DEC, giving them first-hand experience of how policy decisions are made at government level. The Policy Challenge collaboration…...
Paving inclusive Pathways into Employment
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (466+ words) The University of Sunderland has launched a joint report examining how to improve employment opportunities for people living in the region's most deprived communities. Workforce Skills Research " Creating Pathways into Employment and delivering the skills workforce of tomorrow: insights from…...
Poignant video from Candlelighters reflects the impact of childhood cancer.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (669+ words) CEO of Candlelighters, Emily Wragg, says, "World Cancer Day'is an important time to gather and show our support for the children and their families affected by cancer. Every year, around 150 families across Yorkshire receive the terrible news that their child…...