About Education Partnership North East
Education Partnership North East (EPNE) is a dynamic partnership between Sunderland College, Hartlepool Sixth Form and Northumberland College.
It is one of the largest college groups in the country with campuses across the North East region from Berwick-upon-Tweed to the Tees Valley.
We are the top performing college group in the North East and rated Outstanding by Ofsted, highlighting our remarkable journey.
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EPNE news
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Sunderland’s HICSA scoops triple honours at RICS North East Awards
July 9, 2026
Sunderland’s HICSA has been named the North East’s Project of the Year after winning a trio of honours at the 2026 RICS North East Awards.
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HICSA wins Constructing Excellence North East Retrofit Award
July 7, 2026
Sunderland’s Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy has won the prestigious Constructing Excellence North East (CENE) Retrofit Award.
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North East colleges outperform national achievement rates
June 9, 2026
Colleges for North East England, a powerful partnership of Further Education providers, is celebrating exceptional achievement rates.