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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Building Your Future campaign returns for 2026
January 30, 2026
Northumberland College's faculty of construction, with Northern Counties Builders Federation, is to host latest ‘Building Your Future’ event.
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New Construction Adult Skills programme launches at HICSA
January 16, 2026
A new Adult Skills Programme launches at Sunderland College, part of a £1 million North East Combined Authority investment.
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EPNE Sports Academies have hit glory across all colleges
November 21, 2025
EPNE Sports Academies have hit glory across all its colleges, with the dual career pathway for students proving its worth.