Image of Little fighters inspire school fundraising day for heart charity
5 March 2026

Little fighters inspire school fundraising day for heart charity

Two young children who have undergone major heart surgery have inspired a primary school in South Shields to hold a special fundraising day.

IMAGE OF FOUR PUPILS HOLDING THE LIVE SIMPLY AWARD
2 March 2026

Nurturing sustainable mindset has deep roots at primary in County Durham

Growing their own food in the school allotment to serve at lunchtimes, taking part in the Big Lent Walk and making use of the natural environment through their Forest Schools have all helped a school in Seaham secure the LiveSimply award.

Image of South Shields primary school where ‘everyone is loved’ is rated ‘Outstanding’
24 February 2026

South Shields primary school where ‘everyone is loved’ is rated ‘Outstanding’

Pupils are “happy, confident and feel secure” at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School in South Shields. The primary, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, was recently inspected by the Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI) and rated ‘Outstanding’.

Image of Education Trust CEO receives OBE at Windsor Castle
20 February 2026

Education Trust CEO receives OBE at Windsor Castle

The CEO of a multi-academy trust in the North-east who was awarded an OBE for services to education this week called it a “wonderful but surprising” honour.

Image of Girls’ school in Sunderland is rated ‘Outstanding’
19 February 2026

Girls’ school in Sunderland is rated ‘Outstanding’

‘Exceptional’ St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy praised by CSI Students at a Sunderland girls’ school make an “exceptional contribution” to school life and lessons and derive “profound” benefit from religious education delivered by staff who “go the extra mile”, according to a new report.

Image of Bishop Stephen Opens “The Pantry” at St Wilfrid’s RC College
16 February 2026

Bishop Stephen Opens “The Pantry” at St Wilfrid’s RC College

St Wilfrid’s RC College, South Shields, was honoured to welcome Bishop Stephen Wright for his first official visit to the school community. A key highlight of the visit was the official opening of The Pantry, the school’s newly established food bank designed to support pupils and families within the local community.

Image of Sunderland head joins UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme
13 February 2026

Sunderland head joins UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme

A Sunderland senior leader, who is a self-confessed “politics geek”, couldn’t wait to share her “amazing” experience in the Houses of Parliament with her Year 6 class.

Image of Education trust working hard to support children’s wellbeing all year round
9 February 2026

Education trust working hard to support children’s wellbeing all year round

‘This is my place’ is this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week theme From those very first days at nursery to leaving college as young adults, supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing “needs to be integrated into education’s daily and weekly routines”.

Image of Seaham pupils confident of their rights win UNICEF award for second time
27 January 2026

Seaham pupils confident of their rights win UNICEF award for second time

A primary school in Seaham committed to ensuring every one of its “articulate, passionate and confident” pupils have a deep understanding of their rights and the rights of others has been awarded a special accolade.

Image of Chadwick Chats - Issue 4
26 January 2026

Chadwick Chats - Issue 4

We are delighted to let you know that the latest issue of Chadwick Chats our Trust stakeholder magazine is now available.

Image of South Shields pupil receives coveted Gold Blue Peter Badge
26 January 2026

South Shields pupil receives coveted Gold Blue Peter Badge

Luke Hedley, a Year 9 pupil, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Blue Peter Badge in recognition of his outstanding commitment to charity and community service.

Image of Grand opening of Little Shells Nursery marks bright new chapter for Hebburn school
12 January 2026

Grand opening of Little Shells Nursery marks bright new chapter for Hebburn school

Excitement filled the air at the official opening of a school nursery in Hebburn thanks to a mix of snow and balloons!