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Consilium Academies is a multi-academy Trust working across the North of England. It has nine academy schools located in Yorkshire, the North West, and the North East. Consilium is dedicated to enriching lives and inspiring ambitions for both students and colleagues.

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Ellesmere Park High School

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Moorside High School

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Thornhill Academy

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Washington Academy

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Wyvern Academy

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Welcome to Consilium Evolve

"Consilium Evolve is a life-changing school for many of the pupils who attend." Ofsted, 2023

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Consilium Evolve

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I’m delighted and proud to be Headteacher at Consilium Evolve. Evolve is a specialist Alternative Provision Academy which caters for secondary age students who experience emotionally based school avoidance. But our academy is so much more than that. We nurture each student to encourage them to take their place in the world, whatever that might be, despite any barriers they have encountered.

We want Evolve to be a physically and emotionally safe and secure place for our students, so that they feel able to improve their previous school attendance. Our curriculum is delivered in a way that encourages students to be brave and creative in their learning and achieve well. Our academy is a calm and supportive environment underpinned by strong and respectful relationships between staff, students and their families.

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  • Our headteacher, Mr Robert Bell, 'overwhelmed' after receiving prestigious national award for work with special needs children

    24 Jun 2024

    Our dedicated headteacher Robert Bell said he felt “overwhelmed” after being presented with a national award by the city’s deputy mayor, Cllr Ehthesham Haque on what was ‘Thank a Teacher Day’ (Wednesday June 19).

  • Parent Governor Nominations

    20 Sep 2024

    Would you like to help shape the future of your child's school?

  • School runs “excellent" mental health webinar to help parents get through the long summer holidays

    25 Jul 2024

    The session, run by alternative provision school Consilium Evolve in Sunderland was attended by 165 parents.

  • Unveiling coastal creativity: Students’ art textiles set to shine in gift shop

    08 Jul 2024

    They say that “creativity is intelligence having fun”, which is why we’re always supportive of occasions that highlight our young people’s artistry!

  • Pupils to see their artwork displayed at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

    08 Jul 2024

    Some of the pupils have been using sea glass to create their artworks.

  • Sunderland headteacher takes top award at the 'Oscars of education' for work with special needs children

    08 Jul 2024

    It was Mr Bell’s second national award in less than one week.

  • Evolve Academy Students Launch Partnership with Sunderland Culture

    05 Jul 2024

    Students to Showcase Coastal Art Textiles in the Gift Shop

  • End of year update and trips

    26 Jun 2024

    Please find attached important end of year update letter including details around our trips and visits.

  • Schools North East Podcast

    18 Jun 2024

    Check out the latest podcast from Schools North East featuring Rob Bell, Headteacher at Consilium Evolve

    Don't miss his insights on education and leadership. Listen now by clicking the link below!

  • Consilium Evolve Receives Mental Health Gold Standard Award

    16 May 2024

    The accreditation marks a positive start to Mental Health Awareness Week.

  • Virtual Tour

    10 May 2024

    At Evolve we love to embrace new technology and ideas. 

  • Robert Bell, Headteacher, is a finalist

    07 May 2024

    Headteacher Robert Bell, has been shortlisted for a Tes Schools Award. The national awards recognise the very best teachers and schools from UK state and independent settings, across early years, primary and secondary.   Dubbed the &l

  • Robert Bell, Headteacher Named National Teaching Awards Finalist

    11 Apr 2024

    Sunderland's Consilium Evolve Academy Headteacher Recognised.

  • Ensuring quality and sustainability in SEND Provision

    11 Apr 2024

    Additional funding for SEND places is very welcome – but we must ensure it is deployed as part of a transformation of our approach to inclusion. Michael McCarthy CEO, Consilium Academies and Robert Bell Headteacher, Consilium Evolve.

  • End of Term Letter

    26 Mar 2024

    As we reach the end of another term at Evolve, we invite you to read our update letter below.

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    Our Parents

    "An amazing and enjoyable experience with Consilium Evolve, who brought my daughter's challenges - often hard for others to fully understand - into the spotlight. For the first time, I have hope that someone can truly make a difference, and I’m excited to see her progress."

    Parent of Year 10 student

    "Since joining Consilium Evolve, I've seen such a positive change in my child. The support and understanding they receive have made a real difference, and for the first time, I feel hopeful about their future in school."

    Parent of Year 10 student

    "Evolve has been a game-changer for my child. The individualised attention and care have helped them thrive, and I finally feel like they are in a place where they are truly understood and supported."

    Parent of Year 8 student

    Our Students

    "I’m so much happier at school now. The support here from my teachers has really helped me feel more confident."

    Year 9 student

    "Being at Evolve has made such a big difference for me. I feel really happy here, and the teachers are always there to support me when I need it. It feels like they truly care about helping me do my best."

    Year 10 student

    "I love having smaller classes because it means I get more one-to-one support from my teachers. It’s really helped me focus and do better in school."

    Year 9 student

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