'Inclusion - How to Include without Excluding' A talk for the Digital Leaders online Conference
A talk by Christine Thomas with thoughts about how to empower individuals, particularly those with SEND, and within the context of her experiences as a teacher and manager of English in secondary schools.In addition, she includes some thoughts about how education should be adapted to the use of AI, with suggestions about how and why the current education system needs to be updated to accommodate changes in society and the workplace.
Celebrating Stanley / September 30th, 2025
Thomas's Celebration of Stanley
Thomas was born in Shotley Bridge Hospital, but grew up in Shield Row, one of the villages surrounding Stanley. He is 28 years old and was once a Stanley Town Councillor. Read his thoughts on Stanley's present and future here...
Celebrating Stanley / December 8th, 2025
Digital Inclusion / December 8th, 2025
Paul's Celebration of Stanley
Paul Fiddaman is Chief Executive of Karbon Homes. In his role he champions the people of the North East, and in particular his hometown of Stanley. Take a listen to his podcast outlining his love of Stanley and the impact the town has had on him over the years.
Youth Social Action / June 14th, 2022
Aspirations and Future Planning / June 14th, 2022
Exercise, Health and Nutrition / June 14th, 2022
Together For Our Planet Garden Transformation
In collaboration with local businesses and individuals we were able to transform Consett Academy's community garden. Our transformation project at Consett Academy helped our young people develop better connections with their peers, their communities and gave them a way of improving their own and other people’s lives for the better.