HM Queen Elizabeth II: A tribute from the Chair of the Board of Corporation
“Everyone at Education Partnership North East and our colleges are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and join the nation in offering our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family.
“This Friday staff and students across our campuses will come together to pay our respects, to mourn her loss, to celebrate her extraordinary life of duty and selfless commitment, and to give our thanks for her long and happy reign.
“Following a period of silence and reflection, we will plant memorial trees as a focus for remembrance for all within our college communities.”
James Stuart
Chair of the Board of Corporation, Education Partnership North East
College updates
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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.
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Colleagues across EPNE volunteer across communities and organisations
June 2, 2026
More than 500 staff recently donated their time and expertise to local communities as part of a Volunteering Day.
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Students explore design and architecture careers at academy launch
June 1, 2026
Industry experts inspired the next generation of architects and designers at the launch of the Academy for Regional Design and Architecture (ARDA).
Why Education Partnership North East (EPNE)?
Highly commended - Employer of the Year, Sunderland Echo Portfolio Awards 2019
Engagement with Employers - Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award 2017
(Sunderland College On-programme Survey 2017)
Selected by DfE for 2021 T Level pilot to deliver the new high-quality technical qualifications.
98% overall employer satisfaction - Employer Survey 2018/19