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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Putting People at the Centre of Excellence: Our Journey as a Centre fo...
March 6, 2026
As a Centre for Excellence in SEND, our role is not to present ourselves as having all the answers, but to create spaces where practitioners learn.
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First North East CTEC Regional Construction Skills Director Appointed
February 12, 2026
Sunderland College appoints Rebecca Storey as first Regional Construction Skills Director for new North East Construction Technical Excellence College
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Leadership & Management Training for Adult Social Care Providers
February 5, 2026
EPNE believe that supporting apprenticeships isn't just workforce development – it's a strategic investment in the future of adult social care.