Schools North East

Set up by schools for schools, Schools North East is a movement for change giving a voice to North East schools in the national education debate. School engagement and input drives everything that we do. As a grassroots education charity, we are the definitive, apolitical voice of North East schools, influencing the shape of regional and national policy to deliver on their vision for our young people. North East schools are at the very heart of what we do. Schools North East is unique: We are the first and only school-led regional network in the UK, representing all 1,150 schools in our region. We are independent, but not neutral. We are entirely self-funded. THE VOICE: We put a strong regional accent on the education debate, ensuring the national conversation reflects the urgent needs and concerns of North East school leaders. Schools North East is a hub, gathering the latest information and diverse perspectives from our school leaders, spreading them far and wide to ensure the North East’s voices are amplified in shaping the educational landscape. The Voice challenges myths. THE GLUE: Schools North East is for all North East schools – regardless of size, type, faith, structure or location. As The Glue, we bring our schools and trusts together to create a purposeful community for the benefit of all of our region’s children and young people. The Glue keeps the community connected and helps relationships flourish. Our events programme unites over 3,500 school colleagues from across the North East and beyond each year. THE BRIDGE: As The Bridge, we help connect our region’s schools and trusts with the outside world. We ensure a strong link between the North East’s schools and politicians, policymakers, universities, think tanks, and funding organisations that operate far away. Our Directors sit on a range of regional and national boards and stakeholder groups, ensuring that the regions schools are at the heart of all strategic conversations.