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‘It is amazing; even better than I expected’ – SCITT trainee Rukhsar Hussain Could you shape the minds of future generations and nurture children and young people into resilient adults equipped with the education and tools they need? Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, which has 25 primary schools and five secondaries across South Tyneside, Eas
‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ this Children’s Mental Health Week
Press Release 3rd February 2025 ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ this Children’s Mental Health Week Character formation and building resilience are integral to education trust’s ethos Children and young people are being encouraged to ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’ to help them develop and build resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them this
Peterlee School Celebrates building reopening
Staff and pupils from St Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form college, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, were rejoicing this week after the reopening of a block of newly renovated classrooms. Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was discovered in parts of the school just before the start of the 2023 academic year. This discovery led to the closure of some school buildings, with
Pupils ‘thrive’ at ‘happy’ South Tyneside school – Ofsted
A primary school, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, has been praised by Ofsted for ensuring that every child has the opportunity to “let their light shine”. Pupils “thrive, personally and academically” at St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow, according to a recently published Ofsted report. Following his inspection of the school, which is
Pupils are ‘remarkable ambassadors’ for Sunderland school – Ofsted
Pupils love learning at a primary school in Sunderland because of the “exciting, engaging curriculum” and the “warm, positive relationships they enjoy with adults”, according to a new glowing Ofsted report. St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was visited by Ofsted at the end of the autumn
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