French teachers say bonjour to their County Durham colleagues
Student teachers from France have been learning about education in England by meeting their counterparts in County Durham. Maité Roquet,…
New head teacher takes the reins of top school
A SEAMLESS succession has seen a new head teacher officially appointed at a top North-East school in the latest stage…
Northern Arts School to officially change its name
Cleveland College of Art and Design (CCAD) is further strengthening its position as a leading northern arts school with the…
North Yorkshire to decide on special needs transport proposals
North Yorkshire County Council’s Executive will next week decide on a recommendation to charge post-16 students with special educational needs…
Most North Yorkshire families get first primary school preference
This year, nearly 95 per cent of parents or carers of primary age children secured their first school preference in…
Increase in children getting first choice primary school
More than 96 per cent of children will this September go to their first choice primary school – up 1.23…
Pie Project
A pioneering North East project which engages thousands of schoolchildren in activities to help develop their life skills and business…
Rugby and hockey teams at Kings Priory School look the part
The girl’s hockey and boy’s rugby teams at Kings Priory School, Tynemouth, are dressed to impress, thanks to a donation…
Academies Fight to Stay Afloat as Reserves Crisis Looms
Eight out of ten academies are running at a deficit as they battle to hold on to their dwindling resources,…
Legendary film producer launches unique mentoring scheme
Lord David Puttnam, former Government education advisor, and Oscar winning producer of films including Chariots of Fire, The Mission, The…
Patients gain success in exams
A local NHS education team helps patients in secure services achieve success in functional skills. The Education service which is…
North East College amongst the Best in the Country
Gateshead College continues to be the top performing further education college in the North East and one of the best…
New Assistant Director for Education and Skills for North Yorkshire
A new assistant director has been appointed to lead North Yorkshire County Council’s education and skills service. Judith Kirk will…
Northumbria graduate awarded top architectural prize
A Northumbria graduate, who has carried out unique research exploring the relationship between place and architectural design through extensive walked…
How to help your child go to university
In the North East of England, there are an impressive number of young people passing their A-levels each year. In…