Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is the first college group in the region to become a College of Sanctuary (CoS) in recognition of its work to welcome refugees and help them settle and thrive within local communities. The award-winning group, which includes Sunderland College, Northumberland College, and Hartlepool Sixth Form College, committed to a pledge … Continued

The Amazon fulfilment centre in Stockton-on-Tees welcomed pupils from a local high school on site recently for a presentation and tour. The students were invited to the site for a tour of the facilities alongside a Q&A session with the Amazon team. During the tour, students from Hartlepool Sixth Form College saw how Amazon stores, … Continued

Students across Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College are working together on a fundraising project to provide education to marginalised communities across the globe. Working in partnership with Global Teacher, a charity that believes access to quality education is the key to inspiring tomorrow’s leaders, the students will take on a series … Continued

Education Partnership North East (EPNE) has been named the region’s top performing college group for16-18-year-olds for the second successive year. Sunderland College, Northumberland College, and Hartlepool Sixth Form College, all part of EPNE, also ranked third nationally in the latest National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs) for 16-18-year-old students, published by the Department for Education (DfE) … Continued

A-Level Film Studies students from Hartlepool Sixth Form College and Sunderland College recently visited the Northern TV and Film Studios in Hartlepool for an introduction into the industry, promoting creative courses and opportunities. The aspiring students were able to meet and listen to professionals as well as up and coming talent, talk about barriers to … Continued

Hundreds of students across Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College took on a series of challenges to promote mental health awareness. Through the challenges, hosted at each college’s campuses, the students united in support of the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) through activities with the theme of ‘24’ for this year’s event, which … Continued

Students across Sunderland, Northumberland and Hartlepool Sixth Form College are to take part in several activities and challenges to raise awareness of mental health, fitness and wellbeing of young adults and students across the UK as part of The British Inspiration Trust (BRIT). The BRIT supports young adult and student mental health, fitness and wellbeing … Continued

Further Education Colleges of Sanctuary is an initiative to celebrate the good practice of FE Colleges who foster a culture of welcome and belonging for all, especially students with asylum seeking and refugee backgrounds.  On 1st December 2023, we signed the pledge as a supporting organisation, committing to the below:  Take positive action to embed … Continued

Colleges across the Tees Valley have joined forces with North-East businesses to tackle a widening skills gap after securing millions of pounds of government funding.  The move is part of a drive to help people launch careers in key industries, up-skill the workforce through innovative projects and boost economic growth across the region.  A £2.5m … Continued