Education

Rob Lawson.

Former newspaper editor takes on new education role

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Dr Barbara Henderson organised the event.

Event to inspire future creatives organised by Berwick resident

BOOST supports the wellbeing of pupils at DCHS.

Charity secures funding to support students’ mental health

From left, Helen Cooper, Flynn Murray and Ginny Parker.

School in Blyth receives Deaf Friendly Education Award

A group of Norham High School pupils and staff celebrate the very positive Ofsted report.

School in North Tyneside celebrates exceptional Ofsted report

The team at The Old Buoy Inn stepped in to help prepare lunches for Seahouses Primary School.

Business steps in to ensure school pupils get a hot lunch

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Council considers ending free school transport for faith choices

Coquet Community School.

Amble school evacuated and pupils sent home after safety threat

The Berwick flag being raised at Newfields.

Berwick flag raised in celebration of town's history and civic pride

Taylor Drive in Alnwick.

New traffic calming measures planned outside high school
New traffic calming measures are being proposed near an Alnwick school.
Ian Smith

Hazlewood Community Primary School, Wideopen. Picture: Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle

Parents left furious as council launch second consultation on school closure

Home to school transport for children is a cost pressure on councils. Picture: Pixabay

Council to consult on cutting funding for pupils travelling to religious schools

Anna James.

Author launches reading challenge to support children’s hospital

Swansfield Park Primary School pupils in their Mini-Police uniforms.

Pupils promise to serve community as Alnwick's first Mini-Police

Haydon Bridge High School. Photo: Iain Buist/NCJ Media.

Significant improvements at high school after it was placed in special measures

Jane Mann.

Tribute paid after death of former high school head in Morpeth

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson at Coquet Community School.

Opening of Coquet Community School welcomed by Northumberland Conservatives

Longridge Towers School headteacher Jon Wilcox with a group of students.

Find out more about school at Open Morning

The sports hall at Coquet Community School.

Doors open on a new era of education in Amble

Headteacher James Andriot; Chair of Governors Anne Gouldthorpe; NCC Director of Education David Street; NCC Head of School Organisation and Resources Sue Aviston.

New £47m school opens its doors to pupils in Amble

Berwick Academy.

Open Evening at Berwick Academy

Langley First School.

First school once earmarked for closure saved by Academy

Eyemouth Primary School.

Councillors agree standalone option for new primary school in Eyemouth

Hazlewood Community Primary School, Wideopen. Picture: Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle

Primary school faces closure for second time

Eyemouth Primary School.

Special meeting to discuss future of Eyemouth Primary School

Berwick Academy.

School criticises council for 'completely unacceptable' SEND unit delay

Jon Wilcox, the new Longridge Towers School headteacher.

School’s new headteacher will be 'relentlessly forward-looking'
A new headteacher has arrived in north Northumberland and set out how he wants his school to play a big part in students being ‘life-ready’ when they leave.
David Ferguson

Council officers have admitted there is work to be done on improving school attendance levels. Picture: Pixabay.

Education bosses admit ‘more to do’ on school attendance after Covid drop

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

First trainees embark on Mayor's £250m skills programme

Sir Alan Campbell MP and headteacher Kirsty Nichols-Mackay at the opening of Monkseaton Coastal School. Photo by Simon Greener.

MP opens North Tyneside school saved from closure

Berwick Academy.

New era begins for Berwick Academy as it welcomes Year 7 and 8 pupils

John Johnston (CEO Bernicia), Judith Quinn (Ashington Campus Principal), and Russ Aktinson (Principal Duke's Secondary School) outside the Hope Building at Northumberland College's new Ashington Campus on Wansbeck Business Park.

New construction academy to give students industry skills

Young people try out skills at Blyth Tall Ship.

Free engineering and STEM courses to launch in Blyth

Isla who received an impressive Grade 9 (top 5% in the country) in English literature.

Amble students praised for their hard work as they get their GCSE results

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson with King Edward VI School students.

Morpeth students celebrate exceptional GCSE success

Charlie Wood celebrates his GCSE results. Picture: Crest Photography

Teenager celebrates top GCSE grades as Scotland hockey ambitions grow

Year 11 siblings Charlotte and Harry Flannigan collectively achieved 16 strong passes, including a Grade 9 in English language for Charlotte.

Berwick Academy celebrates GCSE success

A distinction for CLV's first female construction student Tallulah Dowden. Picture: Steve Brock

Traditional boundaries a thing of the past for GCSE students in Cramlington

Royal Grammar School (RGS) Newcastle GCSE students. Picture: Kevin Gibson Photography

Local students among GCSE success stories at RGS Newcastle

Duchess's High students after receiving their GCSE results.

GCSE success as Duchess High students head for Sixth Form

Dame Allan's student Zach Hall. Picture: Crest Photography

Student celebrates GCSE success as he progresses with Newcastle Red Bulls

All smiles on GCSE results day at Ponteland High School.

Top class GCSE results for pupils at Ponteland High School

Dame Allan's School GCSE students from Northumberland. Picture: Crest Photography

Standout GCSE results for Northumberland students at Dame Allan’s

Students and staff at Seaton Valley High School are celebrating the first set of GCSE results since moving into their state-of-the-art new school building.

First-ever GCSE results celebrated at new school campus
Students and staff at Seaton Valley High School are celebrating the first set of GCSE results since moving into their state-of-the-art new school building.
Andrew Coulson

Top performing students Ryan Richardson-Maddison, Antony Hozein and David Okorie.

Bede Academy celebrates high achievements of its GCSE students

Proud students at Kirkley Hall Campus with their results.

Kirkley Hall students celebrate outstanding land-based results

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson at Berwick Academy.

Fears raised that falling school roll will impact on funding bid

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.

Regatta’s £4.80 fleece is a top pf the class back-to-school bargain

A group of Ponteland High School students and staff pictured on A-level results day.

A-level delight for students at Ponteland High

Ella McFetrich is dreaming of the West End. Picture: Crest Photography

Aspiring actor gets straight As before taking first step towards West End dream

Proud students at Northumberland College's Ashington Campus with their results.

Results day marks end of an era at college’s Ashington Campus

Kasey Lambert will study psychology at the University of Stirling.

School headteacher's praise for A-level students and pledge on raising standards

Four A Grade A Levels for Thea.

Students at James Calvert Spence College celebrate exam results

A group of Ponteland High School students and staff pictured on A-level results day.

School 'proud' of students' excellent A-level results

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