One year since our brand refresh to mark SHINE’s 25th anniversary! In these past 12 months we’ve gone further than ever: £1.7M invested in teacher-led projects & over 100K children supported. HUGE thanks to our amazing community of supporters! 
Read the full report: shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o...

One year since SHINE Sunderland invested £111K in 'True Self' – an Aspire North East project helping pupils manage their emotions through mindfulness techniques 🌿 Find out more about True Self at: shinetrust.org.uk/2025/04/03/1...
#TrueSelf #Mindfulness #SHINESunderland #StudentWellbeing

This Easter, #GoAllIn with the National Year of Reading 🐣📚 If they’re into it, let them read into it! 🎮 ⚽ Explore NYR activities and resources here: goallin.org.uk/whats-on/
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading #LiteracyMatters #ReadingForPleasure #EasterReading

Every child deserves a fair start 🌟 Yet, 45% of reception-age children on FSM aren’t considered ‘school ready,’ and 53% of disadvantaged children don’t reach expected levels by the end of primary school. Read our report on how we’re levelling the playing field: shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o...

SHINE supports teachers to scale their innovative projects in English, Maths & Science. This year we ✨ backed 5220 teachers ✨ invested £1,726,254 into innovative projects ✨ supported 100,636 children across 741 schools.
Read our full Impact Report 👉  shinetrust.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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Happy #WorldMathsDay! 🌟 We’re proud to back teacher-led projects like #NumeracyBridger, #Arithmagicians and #StoryTimeMaths that’re breaking down barriers to learning for children in the North.  Read the Full Report 👉 shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
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This #WorldPoetryDay, we’re celebrating Northern teachers whose projects - from Story Time Maths to Chatta - help children build literacy & confidence. 📚 We're proud to support these innovators closing the gap! ✨ Read more: shinetrust.org.uk/impact-report-2025 #SHINE

This #HappinessDay, we’re celebrating the SHINE-backed projects supporting wellbeing for children in the North. Projects like: 🌟 Olivia Richards’ The Story Project and 💛 Aspire North East’s’ True Self’. Read more at: shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o... 
#Wellbeing #SHINE

‘Everyone has that one teacher’. For so many, that teacher was David Brown. Now, his legacy empowers fellow teachers to transform lives ✨ 

Discover David’s story at: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/02/24/t...

#SHINE #TeachersSupportingTeachers #LegacyGiving #NorthernEducation #Literacy

This #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, see how teacher-led initiatives are changing young lives in the North. From Chatta’s visual language to Vocabulous and ‘Are You Really Reading?’, we're proud to back teachers and their ideas. ✨ Read our full Impact Report at: shinetrust.org.uk/impact-report-2025

We believe teachers are the experts who understand the barriers to learning better than anyone. That’s why we back innovative teacher-led projects like Helen Clarke's 'Story Time Maths'. This #IDM2026 learn more about the teachers and projects we support at: shinetrust.org.uk/impact-report-2025

Children using The Story Project make gains in wellbeing, emotional literacy, empathy and reading skills - SHINE Evaluation finds children in Bradford who used The Story Project saw improvements in wellbeing, emotional literacy, empathy, and reading.

A new evaluation from @impactedgroup.bsky.social shows the positive impact of The Story Project. SHINE has now committed a further £510,000 to extend the programme to up to 150 schools across #Bradford.

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'Teaching was Adam's life, his passion.' Adam’s family chose SHINE to honour his lifelong calling. By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help the next generation of classroom innovators thrive 🍎 
Find out more: shinetrust.org.uk/donate/
Read Adam’s story at: shinetrust.org.uk/2021/01/28/p...

Science - SHINE Projects that aim to improve science skills, knowledge and attainment.

Happy #BSW2026! ✨ 
We’re proud to support teachers like Jon Blackbourn, whose free Science revision videos on TikTok have over 7M views. Read more about the current science projects we're supporting at: shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o...
#BSW2026 #TeacherInnovation #PrimaryScience #SecondaryScience

Happy #WorldBookDay! 📚 Literacy is the key to every child's future. SHINE supported projects are proving it: 'Fluency For All' saw an +8.5 reading boost, 'The Story Project' helps children express emotions, and 70% of Chatta kids met writing goals! ✨
Learn more: shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o...

'Malcolm was passionate about education for all.' Like Malcolm, you can ensure great teaching continues for generations. Leave a legacy, fundraise, or donate to SHINE today ✨ Learn more: shinetrust.org.uk/donate/
#LegacyGiving #TeachersSupportTeachers #NorthernEducation #SHINE #EducationPhilanthropy

Let Teachers SHINE: 24 talented teachers shortlisted for 2026 awards - SHINE This year's finalists have devised projects spanning maths, English, science, cross-curricular learning and early years education, all designed to improve outcomes for pupils.

We are delighted to announce the finalists of Let Teachers SHINE 2026!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to submit an entry. The standard was exceptionally high, making the shortlisting process both inspiring and incredibly challenging.
shinetrust.org.uk/2026/02/24/l...

Imagine a classroom where no child is left behind. 📚
Maddy Barnes and Lisa Bradshaw's project ‘Are You Really Reading’ is making it happen! The number of struggling readers fell from 36% to just 7% in three years.
See this innovative project in action: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIg-...

SHINE and its partners have welcomed news that the government is proposing a new model to the way deprivation funding is distributed to schools.
Read more: shinetrust.org.uk/2026/02/23/s... #EduSky #UKEd

Chris Williams: practical inclusion that helps everyone thrive - SHINE Chris Williams, founder of Chatta, argues that inclusion is a choice, a direction and a commitment to classrooms where no one is left guessing.

As the government announces major SEND reforms aimed at reshaping how support is delivered in schools, @chattachris.bsky.social argues that true inclusion isn’t just about policy – it’s about everyday practice that makes learning accessible for every pupil. shinetrust.org.uk/2026/02/23/c...

Every child deserves the chance to shine, regardless of their background ✨ We’re proud to share our latest impact report, showcasing the incredible progress made by the schools and projects we fund. See the full impact report here: shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/o... #SHINE #ImpactReport

Today is #WorldDayOfSocialJustice 🌍
In the North, disadvantaged children are often 10 months behind by age 11. We believe postcode shouldn't limit potential. Over 25 years we’ve invested £43m across 20,000 schools to close this gap. See our teacher-led projects here: www.youtube.com/@SHINE-educa...

£671,000 investment to prepare Sunderland students for the world of work - SHINE SHINE Sunderland project will see schools form closer bonds with local businesses and give young people across the city meaningful experiences of the workplace.

We’re proud to announce a £671,148 investment to launch FutureReady Sunderland – a five-year programme designed to better prepare young people across #Sunderland for the world of work.

Happy #WorldLogicDay! At SHINE we’re proud to fund projects building logic skills in the North:

✨Joanne de Groot: Primary diagnostic assessments 
✨J. Webster & C. Peters: Dynamic visual maths
✨Ebrahim Tafti: Fun mental maths fluency! 

Discover more SHINE projects: www.youtube.com/@SHINE-educa... 🚀

Revise Chemistry With Mr B Only 45% of disadvantaged students pass GCSE science, compared to 71% of their wealthier peers. One reason for this divide is that students from low-income backgrounds are far less likely to access…

🧬 Happy International Day of Women & Girls in Science! ✨ SHINE is proud to support projects like 'Revise Chemistry with Mr B,' making Science accessible for everyone. Watch Mr B’s video and other SHINE projects here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9cq...
Follow for more! 🌟 #GirlsInScience #WomenInScience

Happy #NumberDay! 🎸🔢 Great to see @TTRockStars powering #NSPCCRocks today. From a SHINE-backed idea to 1M children a week and 17k schools worldwide, @TTRS are helping @NSPCC fund vital services like Childline 💚 #NumberDay2026 #SHINETrust #MathsConfidence

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The Story Project Bradford The Story Project is a transformative literacy and wellbeing initiative being rolled out across primary schools in Bradford. It helps children strengthen the...

It’s #NationalStorytellingWeek! 📖 In Bradford, The Story Project gives primary pupils confidence and helps improve their wellbeing. Led by Olivia Richards & backed by SHINE, it uses books to: ❤️ Build empathy 🗣️ Grow vocabulary 🌟 Boost confidence
Watch the full story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=53Ir...