Schools North East

Set up by schools for schools, we are the first and only school-led regional network in the UK.

Schools North East

In 2007, a group of Head Teachers came together to establish Schools North East. Their aim was to create a unique culture of collaboration and mutual support amongst North East schools to ensure the best possible outcomes for all of our region’s young people. Twelve years on, Schools North East is stronger than ever

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