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Sunderland school praised by Ofsted for ‘steadfast leadership’ during RAAC crisis
A primary school in Sunderland, which provided “steadfast leadership” during the enforced building closures due to the RAAC crisis, also creates a range of “tangible leadership experiences for pupils”. Like many other schools across the country, St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (BCCET), was forced to
Sunderland Schools helping pupils to ‘SHINE’
Two secondary schools in Sunderland will benefit from a grant of £114,538 from SHINE, a charitable organisation dedicated to raising the aspirations and attainment of children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The funds will be used to support disadvantaged pupils in Sunderland as they transition to secondary school. Both schools recognise the critical importance of early intervention
‘Nurturing’ school in East Durham provides children with a ‘fantastic start to education’
Children, who “shine like stars lighting up the sky”, have been praised by Ofsted for their exemplary behaviour and pride in everything they do. St Godric’s Catholic Primary School, in Thornley, is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which has 30 schools across East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland. Ofsted lead inspector Dughall McCormick,
Catholic Academy Raises £3,600 for Maggie’s Cancer Care
The community of St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy, part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, is delighted to have raised an incredible £3,600 for Maggie’s Cancer Care. Fundraising efforts involved a variety of activities that brought together students, staff, and families, including sponsored runs, cake stalls, a Christmas market, and two spectacular, ‘Dress to
Resilient school bounces back after RAAC crisis with glowing Ofsted report
A “close-knit and friendly” school in Hebburn, which was affected by the RAAC schools’ crisis, has been praised by Ofsted for its “tireless” support of pupils to ensure they continued to receive the best education and pastoral care possible under unprecedented circumstances. Like many other schools across the country, St James’ Catholic Primary School, which
It ‘Asda be nearly Christmas!
A school’s musical theatre club entertained shoppers at an Asda store in Peterlee. The group of pupils from Year 3 to Year 6 and teacher Emily Mathers from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and Rainbows Nursery, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, sang Christmas carols to festive shoppers and
Nativity video captures spirit of Christmas
Children are at the heart of Christmas celebrations so when a Multi-Academy Trust in the North-east created its 2024 festive message they chose to make a special Nativity video featuring some of its youngest pupils. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust has 25 primary schools and five secondaries across East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland. Every
Children are at the heart of Christmas celebrations so when a Multi-Academy Trust in the North-east created its 2024 festive message they chose to make a special Nativity video featuring some of its youngest pupils. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Tru
Headteacher of St Bede’s Catholic Primary School is ‘thrilled’ with report A primary school in Jarrow is celebrating after a glowing Ofsted report highlighted the way caring staff support children to become more resilient and learn from their mistakes. St Bede’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was recently
Spotlight shines on proud pupils at ‘Outstanding’ East Durham primary school
Staff are ‘exemplary role models’ for children to aspire to Proud pupils who celebrate each other’s uniqueness have been praised in a glowing report from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI). Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School in Shotton has been rated ‘Outstanding’ following a visit by the CSI last month [November]. Lead inspector Sonia
New sign puts St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School on the map
The Blackhall Colliery school is a ‘hidden gem’ away from the main road A primary school in Blackhall Colliery, which is a “hidden gem” in the community it serves, has a new road sign to point out its exact location following concerns it was hidden from view from the main road. St Joseph’s Catholic Primary
Multi-Academy Trust CEO joins CEO Sleepout to help combat homelessness
In Sunderland, there are 72 children living in temporary accommodation Six people every DAY go to Sunderland Council presenting as homeless [CEO Sleepout UK]. There are 72 children – and 106 households – who are homeless living in temporary accommodation in the city. In England, there are 26,140 more children homeless and living in temporary