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Set up by schools for schools, we are a self-funded, registered charity that represents all 1,150 schools in the region – and we are the only school-led regional network in the UK.As a charity, we are independent, but not neutral. We campaign to improve conditions for North East schools engaging with partners across all sectors. Innovation is at our core. We seek fresh solutions to the challenges of the present to shape our future, and have a strong social purpose, which is the foundation of our work. Our integrity underpins all that we do.Launched in 2024, The Schools North East Podcast is a source for better understanding the critical issues facing our education system today (from a North East England perspective).By sharing their success stories, together we promote a positive narrative of North East schools. Similarly, by sharing their challenges, together we lobby for the change our region needs to see.Education policy must take into account local context and not use a ‘one si
Schools North East hosts The Schools North East Podcast, a education show with 35 episodes published.
In this episode, we explore inclusion and SEND reform through the lens of learner need rather than diagnostic labels. Joined by James Waller, Head Teacher of Sunningdale School and a leading voice in specialist education
In this episode, we take a deeper look at emotional intelligence not as a buzzword, but as a practical and essential tool for leadership, communication and culture in schools. We're joined by Kate Chisholm, Executive Hea
Opportunity is often discussed in abstract terms, but in schools, it is lived every day. In this episode, we're joined by Jonathan Noble, primary teacher, senior leader and Careers Lead at Shiremoor Primary School, worki
RGS Newcastle is redefining what school partnerships can achieve. John Smith and Geoffrey Stanford share how their model connects 100+ state schools across the North East, reaching over 10,000 young people, tackling stru
In 2019, Norham High School was in crisis: rated Inadequate twice, in Special Measures, facing a £2.2m deficit and serving one of the most deprived communities in England. In this episode, Head Teacher Terry Conway share
Education is entering another period of major change, the new Ofsted framework, curriculum review and the highly anticipated white paper are all putting schools under intense pressure. Amid the noise, one question keeps
In this episode, James Connolly, Howden’s Head of AI & Advanced Analytics and soon-to-be Chief Data Officer for Reinsurance, cuts through the AI hype with practical lessons schools can use now. Drawing on policing and in
In this special episode of the Schools North East Podcast, we take a step away from our usual conversations to bring you an inspiring keynote from one of the most influential figures in education – Les Walton CBE. Access
This week on the Schools North East Podcast, we meet Becky Jackson, Head Teacher of Cragside Primary School, to talk about what happens when creativity and compassion sit at the heart of leadership. Becky shares the stor
What does it really mean to lead in education today? In this episode, we speak with Nick Blackburn, MBE, CEO of Lingfield Education Trust and Chair of North East Wellbeing, about how true leadership goes far beyond the s
School attendance is more than just numbers—it shapes children’s learning, wellbeing, and future opportunities. In this episode of the Schools North East Podcast, we sit down with Hilary Robinson, Attendance Lead at Nich
Around one in three children start reception not ‘school ready,’ impacting teachers, families, and long-term outcomes. In this episode, we explore what school readiness really means and why early years education and chil
In the final episode of the 2024/25 academic year, we’re joined by Nick Hurn OBE, who never planned to be a teacher—but 40 years later, he’s leaving a legacy across North East schools. From bin man to CEO of the region’s
In this episode, we sit down with Julie Deville, founding CEO of Extol Trust, as she reflects on over 40 years of championing children, colleagues, and communities across the North East. From starting out as a nursery nu
In this episode of the Schools North East Podcast, we dive into Magic Movers, an innovative programme bringing together creativity, movement, and community to improve school readiness for our youngest learners. Magic Mov
In this episode of the Schools North East Podcast, we speak with Andy Brown, CEO of Ad Astra Academy Trust, about his 47-year journey in education and the strategic leadership needed to guide a multi-academy trust throug
In this episode, we celebrate Steve Stringer’s remarkable 40-year career as caretaker at North Fawdon Primary School. Originally planning to stay only five years, Steve began in December 1986 at age 19 and has since beco
In a region where many children face significant challenges, schools are rising to the occasion—thanks to passionate, skilled educators. However, teacher shortages are reaching crisis levels, with recruitment targets mis
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nicola Taylor, Director of SEND at Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust, to explore how the trust has responded to the dramatic 50% increase in students with special education
How do schools truly connect with parents beyond the usual events and newsletters? In this episode of the Schools North East Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Booth, headteacher of Warkworth Primary School, to explore t
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