Its the start of the new school year! A big welcome back from all of us to all of you.

Over the holidays we have had the decorators in at sunderlandschools.org, we have a fresh new look and lots of new features.
We want this to be the first port of call for schools in Sunderland so if you have any ideas for things for things you want to see added here let us know by clicking here.
Meanwhile have a look around and check out our new schools gateway.

Sunderland meets it's SRF target

A big thank you to all of the schools who have signed up for the BECTA self-review framework for ICT. Training and awareness raising sessions were held at the two City Learning Centres and the CLCs will be holding further sessions to support schools in achieving the ICT Mark.

Sunderland CLCs launch New CPD programme

Before the holidays schools should have received details of the new CPD programme offered by the CLCs if you haven't visit the CLC website for further details. www.sunderlandclc.org.uk

Watch this Learning Space!

Learning Space is a new development of the VLE with advanced functionality.

All of the features from the existing system are there along with a more user friendly customisable interface and useful built in applications that allow you to perform basic tasks like word processing without having to have special software installed on your system.
If you would like to join the development group to shape the future of Learning Space please contact us.

Did you know the VLE is much more than an online USB key? The VLE contains :-

• Teachers' TV
• Pathe News
• PESSCL Surveys
• A free video conference application
• A touch typing tutor
• The facility to upload multiple files using web dav (ask your network manager)