Combatting teenage period poverty – is it possible?
According to Plan International UK, a dedicated children’s charity, one in every ten teenage girls will have experienced the problem…
MAYOR OPENS DOORS AS TEESSIDE’S FIRST SPECIAL FREE SCHOOL MAKES STEP FORWARD
Middlesbrough mayor Andy Preston has described as “trail-blazing” new high-quality temporary facilities for Teesside’s first free school for those with…
Students flying high at graduation ceremony
MORTARBOARDS soared into the air in fitting celebration as the Class of 2019 graduated in style. Rapturous applause from families,…
Calling all North East makers and creative businesses to bring to life children’s ideas that tackle the climate crisis
In September the internationally acclaimed Little Inventors launched the Pioneers Energy Challenge, asking children aged 8-12 to help tackle one…
How to better productivity in your workplace
Disturbances in work are a huge reason for loss of productivity and efficiency. The common reasons for employees losing focus…
Head to head: Johnson v Corbyn
We’re heading for the season of goodwill and being kind to all. But tonight the election battle-lines are threatening to…
Next Steps to Take after Accepting a College: Are You Ready For New Life?
Are you on the threshold of student life? After you have decided to go to college, there is nothing better…
Work experience shapes Tommy’s plans for a career in architecture
A student’s successful work experience week at Harris Irwin Architects has led to an offer of future employment, including a…
England V South Africa: Graduate tackles Rugby World Cup final
A young graduate stepped out of the classroom this summer, and tomorrow will be pitch-side at the biggest sporting event…
Continents connected through new cultural collaboration
Cultural and educational links between the UK and China have been strengthened following the announcement of a new partnership between…
Young business is on the crest of a wave
Former professional swimmer Jonny Carlisle has been named as one of the best swimming instructors in the UK, and the…
Consett students get ready for trip to Indian steel town
Excitement is building at Consett Academy as students get ready for the trip of a lifetime to India. The 17…
BBC history series draws on Sunderland academic’s war widows’ research
A Sunderland professor’s research into the lives of First World War widows has been drawn upon for the latest series…
Stokesley students set to tackle Yorkshire Plate rugby final
Ten Stokesely School students are limbering up for the final of the Yorkshire Plate rugby final when they will make…
Dancing on the Tyne
Music and dances composed by an eighteenth-century dancing master will be brought back to life during an event in Newcastle…