Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
1926-2022
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and our deepest condolences go to the Royal Family.
As a beacon of public service we recognise the Queen’s inspirational lifetime of duty and dedication. May she rest in peace.
College updates
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EPNE among country’s best for Higher Education student satisfaction
July 27, 2026
EPNE's Higher Education provision has been ranked among the country’s best universities in the latest National Student Survey (NSS).
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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.
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