b'10| Inspiring Future EngineersWe cant do what we do without great partnershipsSoftware company Sage, through the Sage Foundation, provides funding for teams who otherwise could not afford to take part and hosts tournaments at their offices. This year, Sage welcomed teams from 25 schools across North Tyneside to their two regional tournaments and hosted a third tournament for eight Northumberland schools. This was a new opportunity to engage rural schools. A new Sage Foundation has generouslytournament in Dublin, Ireland was also held.Sage volunteers, joined by staff from other local supported IET FIRST LEGOcompanies, generously gave their time to act as judges, team mentors, referees and help with the League since 2017. The partnershipsetting up and running of the days. is a fantastic example of the hugeNeil Brown, School Improvement Advisor at North Tyneside Council, one of our North East delivery difference companies can make partners, said: to their local communities Many of the schools are from disadvantaged areas and the support from Sage has been vital through our programmes. in allowing them to take part. Most schools do'