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"Consilium Evolve is a life-changing school for many of the pupils who attend." Ofsted, 2023

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Consilium Evolve

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I’m delighted and proud to be Headteacher at Consilium Evolve. Evolve is a specialist Alternative Provision Academy which caters for secondary age students who experience emotionally based school avoidance. But our academy is so much more than that. We nurture each student to encourage them to take their place in the world, whatever that might be, despite any barriers they have encountered.

We want Evolve to be a physically and emotionally safe and secure place for our students, so that they feel able to improve their previous school attendance. Our curriculum is delivered in a way that encourages students to be brave and creative in their learning and achieve well. Our academy is a calm and supportive environment underpinned by strong and respectful relationships between staff, students and their families.

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  • Our headteacher, Mr Robert Bell, 'overwhelmed' after receiving prestigious national award for work with special needs children

    24 Jun 2024

    Our dedicated headteacher Robert Bell said he felt “overwhelmed” after being presented with a national award by the city’s deputy mayor, Cllr Ehthesham Haque on what was ‘Thank a Teacher Day’ (Wednesday June 19).

  • How Consilium Evolve Delivers Personalised Education and Drives Student Achievement with CENTURY

    16 Jun 2025

    Consilium Evolve is an Alternative Provision (AP) setting that supports students who have experienced disruption in their mainstream education. They have fantastic attendance rates, 86% average attendance compared to the mainstream figure of 18% and have previously appeared in a One Show feature showcasing their incredible work. Ofsted recently recognised use of the CENTURY platform as evidence of effective curriculum delivery and learner progress. We sat down with Head of School, Karyn Taylor, to hear about how the CENTURY platform is supporting them with their vision of adaptive teaching and learning.

  • Sunderland pupils take on Dragon’s Den style social enterprise challenge

    13 Jun 2025

    Consilium Evolve, an alternative provision school in Sunderland, is helping to inspire the next generation of social entrepreneurs.

  • Sunderland School Makes Waves with Shark Behaviourist for Career Inspiration

    14 Apr 2025

    Students dive into lessons on overcoming fear.

  • End of term letter

    11 Apr 2025

    Please find attached our end of term letter.

  • Consilium Evolve Academy Supports Time To Talk Day

    05 Feb 2025

    The Sunderland school is hosting a mental health workshop for parents, students and staff.

  • Orli Workshop

    28 Jan 2025

    Please find attached information regarding our Orli workshop and parental drop ins.

  • End of term letter

    20 Dec 2024

    Please see end of term letter attached.

  • Parental Drop In Sessions

    25 Nov 2024

    Please see letter below regarding parental drop in sessions with Roxanne Tones.

  • Parent Governor Nominations

    20 Sep 2024

    Would you like to help shape the future of your child's school?

  • School runs “excellent" mental health webinar to help parents get through the long summer holidays

    25 Jul 2024

    The session, run by alternative provision school Consilium Evolve in Sunderland was attended by 165 parents.

  • Unveiling coastal creativity: Students’ art textiles set to shine in gift shop

    08 Jul 2024

    They say that “creativity is intelligence having fun”, which is why we’re always supportive of occasions that highlight our young people’s artistry!

  • Pupils to see their artwork displayed at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

    08 Jul 2024

    Some of the pupils have been using sea glass to create their artworks.

  • Sunderland headteacher takes top award at the 'Oscars of education' for work with special needs children

    08 Jul 2024

    It was Mr Bell’s second national award in less than one week.

  • Evolve Academy Students Launch Partnership with Sunderland Culture

    05 Jul 2024

    Students to Showcase Coastal Art Textiles in the Gift Shop

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    Our Parents

    "An amazing and enjoyable experience with Consilium Evolve, who brought my daughter's challenges - often hard for others to fully understand - into the spotlight. For the first time, I have hope that someone can truly make a difference, and I’m excited to see her progress."

    Parent of Year 10 student

    "Since joining Consilium Evolve, I've seen such a positive change in my child. The support and understanding they receive have made a real difference, and for the first time, I feel hopeful about their future in school."

    Parent of Year 10 student

    "Evolve has been a game-changer for my child. The individualised attention and care have helped them thrive, and I finally feel like they are in a place where they are truly understood and supported."

    Parent of Year 8 student

    Our Students

    "I’m so much happier at school now. The support here from my teachers has really helped me feel more confident."

    Year 9 student

    "Being at Evolve has made such a big difference for me. I feel really happy here, and the teachers are always there to support me when I need it. It feels like they truly care about helping me do my best."

    Year 10 student

    "I love having smaller classes because it means I get more one-to-one support from my teachers. It’s really helped me focus and do better in school."

    Year 9 student

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