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Tees Valley Education
Sean Harris

Tees Valley Education Multi Academy Trust is dedicated to nurturing and developing excellence through a culture of commitment, courage, curiosity, and care. Serving children across specialist and mainstream settings in the Tees Valley, the Trust prides itself on its inclusive approach and outstanding educational and pastoral support. TVEd are passionate about social justice and working in partnership with others to tackle educational inequality at scale.

Their innovation (PLACE), aims to tackle root causes of poverty and inequality through hyperlocal initiatives, comprehensive community engagement, and deep social listening to achieve meaningful educational and social outcomes across the Teesside region.

Sean Harris is a researcher, author and Director of PLACE (People, Learning and Community Engagement) in TVEd.

The Innovation Award is not just a financial grant; it’s a pivotal opportunity to strategically partner with the Fair Education Alliance and others to advance our organisation’s mission and tackle inequality on a large scale in Teesside and beyond, and we are thrilled to embark on this journey.
— Sean Harris, Tees Valley Education