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SHINE is an education charity working with inspirational teachers across the North of England to break the link between family income and how well children fare at school. www.shinetrust.org.uk
This #NationalOpportunityDay, see how SHINE-funded projects across the North are giving young people the fair start they deserve💡See real stories of transformation on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@SHINE-educa... #EducationalEquity #NorthernEducation #LetTeachersSHINE #OpportunityForALL
"Play is a fundamental right and vital foundation for learning." 🧸 On National Playday, SHINE is spotlighting play-based projects like Boromi, Commando Joe's & The Story Project that boost early years confidence and wellbeing. Discover our impact 👉 shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o... #NationalPlayday
Why do 30% of children leave school without a basic pass in English & maths? SHINE Trustee Jonny Uttley’s report for a move towards protecting core subjects whilst unlocking technical pathways: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/07/10/new-report-urges-next-pm-to-put-communities-at-the-heart-of-education-reform/
Huge news for the North! 🏆Ward Jackson Primary School in Hartlepool has been shortlisted for the #WorldsBestSchool Prize for #OvercomingAdversity. Help them win! Vote now: applications.worldsbestschool.org/public-vote-26/entry/4343 #SHINE
"I'm going to be a doctor." When Lincoln first started school, language was a major barrier. Now, after regularly using Chatta, his confidence has soared. See the full story at www.youtube.com/@SHINE-educa... #SHINE
Why do 30% of children leave school without a basic pass in English & maths? SHINE Trustee Jonny Uttley’s report for a move towards protecting core subjects whilst unlocking technical pathways: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/07/10/new-report-urges-next-pm-to-put-communities-at-the-heart-of-education-reform/
Proud to see Hartlepool's Ward Jackson Primary nominated for a World’s Best School Prize! Let's help this amazing school cross the finish line. Vote here today! 👉 applications.worldsbestschool.org/public-vote-... #Hartlepool
School competition has reached its limit. A new report by SHINE Trustee Jonny Uttley argues that today’s crises need place-based solutions, not isolated schools. Read the full report 👉https://shinetrust.org.uk/2026/07/10/new-report-urges-next-pm-to-put-communities-at-the-heart-of-education-reform/
Shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity, Ward Jackson Primary uses love & trust to build a sanctuary for learning. Support these Hartlepool heroes! Vote: applications.worldsbestschool.org/public-vote-26/entry/4343 #SHINE
I voted for Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School to help them win the Community Choice Award! You can help them by voting too.
Vote for them at https://applications.worldsbestschool.org/public-vote-26/entry/4343 #strongschools
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Happy end of term! 🍦 A massive THANK YOU to our teachers, parents & partners in the North. Your hard work is truly transforming lives. Wishing everyone a restful summer holiday! Read our impact stories: shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/latest/ #SHINE
Can a simple emoji close the attainment gap? 💡 On #WorldEmojiDay, we say yes! SHINE backs innovative education projects like AYRR, Chatta & Vocabulous to boost literacy and language using visual tools 📚 👉 shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o... #EdTech #NorthernEducation
Huge news for the North! 🏆Ward Jackson Primary School in Hartlepool has been shortlisted for the #WorldsBestSchool Prize for #OvercomingAdversity. Help them win! Vote now: applications.worldsbestschool.org/public-vote-26/entry/4343 #SHINE
Did you know that 40% of skills don't match the job market? At SHINE we’re proud to back projects bridging this gap for Northern students. Find out more about the initiatives we support that help young people reach their potential: shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l... #WYSD2026 #WorldYouthSkillsDay
Make reading part of this summer’s soundtrack and beat the reading slump with ‘Read To The Beat’ from the Summer Reading Challenge! Simply visit your local library and sign up to take part. Find out more at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk #SummerReadingChallenge #ReadToTheBeat #SHINE #Literacy
What does educational equity look like? 👁️✨ It looks like the amazing educators breaking down barriers to learning for children in the North. Watch the real stories behind the projects we support: www.youtube.com/@SHINE-educa... 📚🧪 #EducationalEquity
National School Sports Week starts 6th July! 🏅 Physical activity isn’t just about fitness - movement builds confidence and boots wellbeing. Discover how SHINE-backed projects are changing the game for students in the North: shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o... #NationalSchoolSportsWeek #SHINE
📖 📚 "Fluency and attainment matter. But unless children discover the joy, meaning and comfort that books can bring, we risk teaching them the mechanics of reading without giving them a reason to keep turning the page." – Olivia Richards, creator of The Story Project ⬇️ #NationalYearofReading
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“Children are repeatedly arriving in school not ready for the challenges that they face when they start learning.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Sarah Featherstone's school readiness project 'Ready To Thrive' at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LetTeachersSHINE #EarlyYears #SchoolReadiness
“This project is about supporting families with literacy, by working alongside parents to develop their children’s emergent literacy skills.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Dr Deb Shorthouse's early years 'Family Literacy Project' at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LetTeachersSHINE
“I hope the project will significantly improve students’ fluency and exam performance, while also narrowing the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Valli Krishnappan's computer science project 'Logic MasterMind' at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LTS
“Without targeted intervention, knowledge gaps widen over time, limiting pupils’ readiness for KS3 science and science-related pathways.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Angelika Bowmer's project 'Mini Scientists' Lab' at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LetTeachersSHINE #PrimaryScience
“Research estimates around 900,000 children experience sleep hardship nationally. Tackling this issue will help children's learning, attendance, behaviour, and belonging.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Sean Harris' project 'Right To Rest' at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LTS
“If we can give teachers the tools to meet the individual needs of children in their class, it will help the children, the teachers, and the schools.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Mat Revill's project 'AI For Access' at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LetTeachersSHINE #EdTech
“Around 60 million days of learning are lost every year, with no effective follow-up procedure for schools or students to bridge the gap. This is the problem that Noticed aims to fix.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Tara Markham's project 'Noticed' at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LTS
“I think local history is a really good leveller because it literally meets children where they’re at.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Matthew Harper-Duffy's 'Local History Hub' project at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LetTeachersSHINE #LocalHistory #CulturalCapital #Literacy
SHINE Sunderland has awarded funding to a new transition and wellbeing project designed to help Sunderland students build resilience, confidence and emotional literacy as they move from primary to secondary school.
New project to help students build resilience and confidence during move to secondary school - SHINE
The ‘Brilliant Beginnings’ project will help young people navigate one of the most significant moments in their education journey.
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“Around 60 million days of learning are lost every year, with no effective follow-up procedure for schools or students to bridge the gap. This is the problem that Noticed aims to fix.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Tara Markham's project 'Noticed' at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LTS
“Without targeted intervention, knowledge gaps widen over time, limiting pupils’ readiness for KS3 science and science-related pathways.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Angelika Bowmer's project 'Mini Scientists' Lab' at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LetTeachersSHINE #PrimaryScience
“If we can give teachers the tools to meet the individual needs of children in their class, it will help the children, the teachers, and the schools.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Mat Revill's project 'AI For Access' at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LetTeachersSHINE #EdTech
“Children are repeatedly arriving in school not ready for the challenges that they face when they start learning.” Discover Let Teachers SHINE winner Sarah Featherstone's school readiness project 'Ready To Thrive' at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/06/25/l... #LetTeachersSHINE #EarlyYears #SchoolReadiness
