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.

As you are aware, the GCSE Summer exam period will be starting soon. In order to support our Year 11 students with their preparation, we have planned, alongside revision in lessons, a ‘drop-down week’ that will allow close study of one or two core subjects per day. Please read through the letter below.

Sunderland alternative provision academy, Consilium Evolve, leads the way when it comes to making sure every student feels included.

Evolve Academy, a pioneering alternative provision school part of Consilium Academies, has launched a series of Community Mental Health Days emphasising the significance of providing a platform for students, families, and staff to express themselves and address pressing mental health challenges.

On Wednesday 7th February we welcomed Kerry, The Sleep Fixer, in for a community day. Staff, parents and students alike joined the sessions. Feedback from those in attendance was extremely positive. Read below to find what Kerry had to say about the day.

For pupils who struggle to regulate their emotions, school can feel too overwhelming to attend, but at this AP staff are helping students overcome these issues, as headteacher Robert Bell explains.