Education

Actor and father Hugh Grant has spoken out against screens in schools

Why an educator says Hugh Grant is wrong about screens in schools

One in four teachers say they experience pupil violence at least once a term

Teachers declare ‘pupil behaviour emergency’ - here's how bad it is

The UK has been heating up this week

Can pupils be sent home if it's too hot? Temperature rules explained

Schools may soon only be able to require families to buy three branded uniform items

How school uniforms rules could change for four million pupils

More than 97% of Hartlepool pupils got into a preferred primary school.

Majority of children get first choice primary school

This year's GCSE takers will still get extra help in three exams

The three GCSE exams pupils will still get Covid-era help in

These next few months of exam prep will be crucial

21 things parents can do at home to help teens prepare for GCSEs

There are six passing grades GCSE candidates can earn this year, with 9 being the highest

What GCSE pupils and families should know about grades as exams near

Common study mistakes can mean students aren't learning as efficiently as they could

6 of the most common GCSE study mistakes - and what to do instead

Season 5 of Race Across the World will take viewers to China

3 apps for learning Mandarin, for Race Across the World's China start

From how your child's school compares to other local schools to its SEN provision, there's plenty of info to be found online

How to find official data on your child's school - and what it means

Former teacher Lucy Kirkham says free school breakfast clubs could offer many benefits to children

3 benefits of free school breakfast clubs, as pilot launches

Sixth Form pupils study with Mrs Bonnie Christie, the head of sixth form at Harrogate Ladies’ College

Top sixth form head's 5 tips for A Levels - as exam season nears

Major health organisations like WHO and the NHS have screen time recommendations for parents

How much screen time experts say your child should have at every age

English schoolchildren have plenty of holidays to look forwards to throughout the year

England's school term dates for 2025 - and when Easter holidays end

West View Primary School pupils are pictured at the art exhibition.

Hartlepool pupils' artwork goes on display
Children at a Hartlepool primary school have demonstrated their flair for art during a project which has also raised funds for the school.
Alastair Rae

Contemporary dance from Year 6, St Helen’s Primary School, Hartlepool

Town schools follow The Beatles' footsteps with Globe concert

A teenager arrested on suspicion of malicious communications in relation to Manor Community Academy, in Hartlepool, has been released on conditional bail.

Update on teen arrested over school 'malicious communication'

A 15-year-old teenager from Hartlepool was arrested following reports that a "bomb hoax” was made towards High Tunstall College of Science, in Elwick Road, Hartlepool, on Saturday, March 22.

Teenager arrested after Hartlepool ‘bomb hoax’

There are quite a few different types of state-funded schools in England

Everything you need to know about the different types of state school

Bill Jordan outside Dyke House School in 2010.

Tributes paid to former Hartlepool headteacher

William's letter

Seaham pupil proves the adage ‘Shy bairns get nowt’ with his menu request

Barnard Grove Primary School pupils celebrate their sporting success.

Pupils praised for their sporting success

Matthew Hadnum with his award

Hartlepool college student receives national award

Adolescence has drawn fresh attention to young men and boys being radicalised online

Adolescence and 'incel culture in schools' - 12 signs to look out for

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. Picture: Netflix © 2024

Netflix’s powerful drama Adolescence to be shown in schools for free

West Park Primary School children are accompanied by their families as they proudly show off their artwork.

Hartlepool school highlights how everyone is unique
A Hartlepool primary school has held a series of events to highlight that everyone is unique and approaches situations in different ways.
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Just some of the wizard World Book Photos sent to the Mail by Hartlepool schools.

49 colourful pictures of World Book Day across town schools

Team effort: Little Treasures Day Nursery staff and children celebrating their good Ofsted report. Picture by FRANK REID

Little treasures thrive at nursery

Lucy-Ann Robinson from Throston Primary School with Redcar RNLI members John Reece (left) and Rob Eddon. Picture by FRANK REID

Pupil's 5p bonanza pays off for RNLI

TikTok has the potential to expose children to harm, from explicit content to unwanted messages

Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok

Pupils at St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, in Callander Road, Hartlepool are trying to raise £20,000 to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championships in Texas, America.

School robotics team competes in World Championships

Back row, pupil Annaleigh, headteacher Sheena Sinclair and Amy Smith, from the North East STEM Foundation, with, front, pupil Clark from St Paul's Catholic Primary School launch the Pupil Passport

New 'Pupil Passport' scheme launched to inspire Hartlepool’s future workforce

Lockdowns may have long since passed, but their impact is still being felt in UK schools

5 ways children’s education is still being impacted by the pandemic

These North East secondary schools had some of the region's lowest absence rates

The North East's 15 best state secondary schools for attendance

St Hild's Church of England School, in Hartlepool, has confirmed the appointment of a new headteacher. Picture by FRANK REID

Secondary school confirms appointment of new headteacher

Social prescribing can positively affect young people’s wellbeing and mental health - University of Manchester researchers

‘Social prescriptions’ can help young people through mental health challenges – ...

Most of these schools, which had some of the lowest attendance rates in the country, were also extremely high performers

The 15 top state secondary schools in England for attendance named

School attendance can play a big part in a pupil's outcomes

1 in 5 pupils 'persistently' missing school - why it matters for GCSEs

Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

It looks like the review will recommend the current exam system as a whole stay largely intact

How GCSE exams and other assessments could change in curriculum review

Four key areas of focus were identified in the curriculum review

Curriculum 'not working for all' - 4 things review says need changing

The new NFER report found that unfilled vacancies for teachers are at their highest rates since records began

3 things the Government needs to do to fix 'record' teacher vacancies

Wellfield School, in Wingate, East Durham, is holding a special event on Saturday, March 22, for alumni, parents and the local community to celebrate its 95th birthday. Pictured from the left is Louise Colquhoun, head teacher at Wellfield School, pupils Kelsie, Isaac, Libby, Olivia and Paige, and Linda Rodham, CEO of New College Academies Trust.

East Durham school hosts 95th anniversary exhibition

One language app says its Irish language course has seen a huge boost in popularity over the past year

3 ways to start learning Irish - as app reports 200% popularity rise

Red House School pupils raised £380 in the Alice House Hospice Bright Sparks Challenge, earning themselves a gold award. Toby, Robynne and Isabella also earned outstanding contribution awards for their fundraising efforts.

Children raise more than £2,600 for Alice House Hospice

English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College in Catcote Road, Hartlepool.

New English Martyrs headteacher appointed

Primary school pupils got to try out the latest optical equipment.

Hartlepool opticians visits school to inspire next generation of optometrists

Executive headteacher Lisa Ashton with pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall Colliery.

Head 'truly proud' after Ofsted inspection

A total of 1,466 students attend English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College in Catcote Road.

Ofsted publishes latest English Martyrs report

Rossmere Academy, in Catcote Road, Hartlepool, received a positive Ofsted report following its inspection in January. Pictured is head teacher Caroline Reed and pupils Joshua, Emmi, Arabella and Aaron.

Primary school ‘delighted’ with latest Ofsted report

Pupils James and Gracie present a special birthday card to lunchtime supervisor Norma Vasey.

Surprise school party to celebrate lunchtime supervisor's 80th birthday

More than 4 in 5 head teachers say they have been abused by a parent in the last year

3 ways schools handle angry parents - as 4 out of 5 heads face abuse

Barnard Grove Primary School is the joint basketball champion for 2025.

School's sporting superstars enjoy 'huge amount of success'

It's Not Love, Live in Stockton

Take Notice campaign to tackle child sexual abuse reaches more than 2,600 pupils...

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