International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality. We spoke to our new Principal Toni Rhodes … Continued
Sunderland College is delighted to announce the appointment of Toni Rhodes as its new Principal. With over 10 years-experience of working in education, Toni has held several senior curriculum and quality positions at OFSTED outstanding colleges, overseeing further education, higher education and apprenticeships. Toni joins Education Partnership North East from Barnsley College where she is … Continued
We require volunteers to support our lateral flow testing at Sunderland College’s Bede Campus. Duties to include directing people, answering questions, and supporting staff and students self-administering their test. Full training will be given. All volunteers will be required to undertake a DBS check Dates: Starting from 18 January 2021 Times: 8am – 12pm If … Continued
Sunderland College is supporting ambitious plans to drive down emissions and make Sunderland a carbon neutral city by 2040. A range of people and organisations have all helped shape a Low Carbon Framework, which sets out ways in which we can all do our bit to reduce our carbon footprint, and play a part in … Continued
The Chief Executive and Chair of Governors at one of the UK’s largest college groups have both been awarded OBEs in the Queen’s New Year 2021 Honours list. Ellen Thinnesen and Rob Lawson were both honoured for their outstanding contribution to education for their work with Education Partnership North East (EPNE) which incorporates Sunderland College, … Continued
Sunderland College has been awarded Quality Standard from the Carers Federation in recognition of its outstanding work in supporting young and young adult carers. The assessment by the Carers Federation highlighted the college’s commitment to embed support for those with caring responsibilities at all levels of the college structure, evidenced through interviews with staff and … Continued
Education Partnership North East Chief Executive Ellen Thinnesen has been appointed Chair to the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Skills Advisory Panel. Ellen will lead the Panel, which includes representatives North East LEP, the North East Combined Authority and North of Tyne Combined Authority as well as universities, colleges and local businesses, as it … Continued
As part of Sunderland BID’s Lights out, Halloween in Sunderland activities, ‘Twisty’ the monster has taken up residence at City Campus, so any spooky searchers visiting the centre can stop by the college whilst taking part in a monster trail. The scary city centre visitors are part of the ‘Mackem Monster Hunt’ taking place from … Continued
Education Partnership North East has announced a new name for its LGBTQ+ group, voted for by students across the college group. ‘True Colours’ was chosen as students felt it was the most appropriate and representative name for the group and its bright future. The college group and youth work team work hard to promote an … Continued
