We are pleased to announce that The Foundation of Light have joined our Network. The FoL’s vision is to create better opportunities and better lives for our communities. They work in often ‘hard to reach’ communities, across four programme areas – sport and play, work of work, education and health and wellbeing. Welcome to the Network!
Look out for your personal invitation to our event at the Stadium of Light on Saturday 19th March between 10.30 – 2.30. Every 2022 school leaver in Sunderland will receive their invitation by post in the next few days. We are really looking forward to meeting you all.
Charlotte, Force Specialist Cyber Prevent Officer from Northumbria Police came to talk to Network members today. Her talk was eye opening and informative. Cyber crime affects so many of us in our everyday busy lives and you think it will never happen to me. Its really important to keep up Read more…
Leaving school and not sure what to do next? Come along to our event at the Riverview Brasserie, The Stadium of Light on Saturday 19th March 2022. You can talk to local experts about the variety of opportunities available to you, find out what your options are and sign up Read more…
We held our 21st AGM this week with Steve Hailstone Senior HMI with Ofsted as our guest speaker. Steve gave us an insight into how Ofsted are now operating following the Pandemic a very interesting and thought provoking session. Members agreed it was great to meet up face to face Read more…
The UK is currently suffering from a Mental Health Pandemic, with little help available through the public sector and many people suffering under the radar. The law states that all business must have a physical first aider that is able to treat injured individuals, however there are no legal requirements Read more…
Members recently came together face to face for the first time since the Pandemic started. Member Mark Clelland, the new owner of Milltech, offered to host the meeting so he could meet fellow members, introduce himself and find out what they were up to and learn more about the Network. Read more…
Sunderland City Provider Network have launched their new offer to this years school leavers. Each school in Sunderland has been sent a copy of the document which shows what each provider can offer. Unfortunately we weren’t able to host our usual Str8 Up event this year due to the Pandemic. Read more…
Springboard Futures Learners have a successful partnership with Sunderland Council and the Sara Project working on environmental projects in the Southwick area. As a result of this, Springboard Futures Learners were given the opportunity to name a Street Sweeper. After many suitable suggestions including: Dustbin Hoffman and Bin Diesel, the winning choice Read more…
