Sixth Form hosts inspirational careers fairs

Hartlepool Sixth Form students were given an insight into the opportunities available to them when they leave sixth form as part of National Careers Week.  During the week-long celebration which links education with the world of work, the sixth form hosted a series of careers fairs attended by more than 40 local and national employers, … Continued

Ofsted praises transformational journey

Staff and students at a North East college group are delighted after Ofsted inspectors praised their ‘significant progress’ and thanked them for the difference they have made to the lives of students. Ofsted inspectors visited regional college group Education Partnership North East in December 2021. The inspectors evaluated the progress that leaders and managers have … Continued

Students and voluntary sector join forces to help the local community

Hartlepool Sixth Form hosted a two-day volunteers fair to raise awareness of the challenges and poverty within Hartlepool and to enable students to make a difference in their local community. The volunteers fair, which took place in November, attracted over 40 local businesses, organisations and charities including Hartlepower, Changing Futures NE, Let’s Connect, Social Prescribers, … Continued

Farewell to Head of Hartlepool Sixth Form

Staff and students have bid a fond farewell to Head of Hartlepool Sixth Form Mark Hughes after more than four years at the helm. Mark joined Hartlepool Sixth Form in 2017 as it became part of Education Partnership North East, a group of colleges and sixth forms situated across the North East and Tees Valley. … Continued

New Campus Principal announced for Hartlepool Sixth Form

A new Campus Principal has been appointed at a leading specialist sixth form in Hartlepool. Jane Reed will take over the helm at Hartlepool Sixth Form this summer and will lead the sixth form into its next ambitious stage of growth and development.  Jane was appointed following a rigorous selection process and will commence her new position on August 16th, replacing current Head Mark Hughes, who has successfully led the sixth … Continued

Hartlepool Sixth Form students celebrate outstanding results

Students at Hartlepool Sixth Form are celebrating making the grade after collecting their A-Level and BTEC results today.  Despite a challenging year, the students are a step closer to reaching their ambitions of accepting offers from top universities, progressing to higher level apprenticeships or embarking on a new career.  The sixth form achieved 100% A-Level pass rate in 19 subjects including English Literature, Economics, History, Biology, Chemistry and Further Mathematics, … Continued

New courses to develop engineering professionals of the future

Hartlepool Sixth Form has launched a range of electronic and engineering courses aligned to local and national skill need priorities, which will support economic activity in Hartlepool and the wider Tees Valley region and develop a productive workforce for the future.  This new course offer directly responds to the workforce priorities of the region, ensuring that students are provided with industry-aligned learning opportunities and can create a bespoke … Continued

Hartlepool Sixth Form celebrates outstanding colleagues

The hard work and dedication of staff across Education Partnership North East was celebrated at the group’s annual Evolve Awards.  Employees from Hartlepool Sixth Form, Northumberland College and Sunderland College attended a virtual ceremony to honour their colleagues across seven categories including Teacher of the Year, Local Community Champion and Unsung Hero.  Education Partnership North East Chief Executive Ellen Thinnesen hosted the event, which was broadcast live via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 26 … Continued

Colleges carry out thousands of on-campus COVID tests

Education Partnership North East colleges have carried out thousands of COVID-19 tests as students return to campus for face-to-face teaching. Following the Government’s announcement regarding the reopening of schools and colleges, staff across Hartlepool Sixth Form, Northumberland College and Sunderland College have worked hard to set up rapid testing centres, implement social distancing rules, and … Continued