Schools

As pupils start to prepare for a new school year, these are England's top performing secondary schools

England's top secondary schools, according to our 2025 'gold standard'

Did you go to school in the 60s or 70s? If so, there are some things you'll almost certainly remember

9 things you'll remember if you went to school in the 60s or 70s

We've amassed over 60 events (and counting) for all the family coming up in the North East throughout the 2025 summer holidays.

The family friendly events happening in the North East this summer

Today will be one of the hottest June days on record

Can my child be sent home in a heatwave? School rules explained

Mikaela Shalders (bottom left) says that children with EBSA are overwhelmed, rather than defiant

What is ‘EBSA’ - and why summer is the time to prepare your child

Modelling done by children's charity Theirworld suggests LGBTQ+ teens in the UK are dropping out at a disproportionate rate

One in four LGBTQ+ pupils may drop out of secondary school - new study

The effects of climate change could cost children days of school time each year, a government risk report says

3 ways climate change may soon impact schools - costing children days

The rate of pupils offered a place at their family's first choice of secondary school varied across the region

The North East areas kids are likeliest to get the secondary you want

New Government guidance has highlighted ways AI can help teachers in the classroom

The tasks your child's teacher may soon be able to automate using AI

These are just some of the many playground crazes which have been banned by schools over the years

13 of the biggest playground crazes which have been banned by schools

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash says right-wing politicians are "spreading lies" over his stance on a child grooming inquiry. .

MP says 'right-wing politicians are spreading lies' over child grooming inquiry

The benefits of learning another language in secondary school may go far beyond the classroom

5 ways taking a language GCSE could help you in the future

Common issues girls had with with changing rooms include cleanliness, privacy, and not being given enough time to dress

Campaign to change changing rooms - as 1 in 3 girls admit skipping PE

Some families say they will be priced out of private education after schools started getting charged VAT on fees

Private schools lose VAT legal challenge - what it means for parents

Nationwide, the lion's share of families were able to land their child an offer at their first choice of school

How many children offered a place at their first choice school in 2025

UK classrooms

Four lessons from the biggest classroom hazards
Classrooms should be safe for students and staff, but the reality is that largely avoidable accidents occur frequently and are rarely reported. From dodgy paperwork to ignored near-misses and stressed staff, it’s clear that more needs to be done to ensure better safety in schools. Here, Josh McNicholas, Health and Safety Expert from Evalu-8 EHS, reveals the hidden hazards in UK classrooms.
Phoebe Smith

Lisa Smart is one of the MPs calling for change, in what's being described as a financial literacy crisis among Gen Z

Gen Z turning to influencers over school for money advice

These primary schools were among many across the country boasting exceptionally low absence rates

The best primary schools in England for attendance

Almost 45,000 hours of PE, since the London Olympic Games in 2012, have been lost

Ad Feature 4,000 hours of PE lessons lost in the last year, study reveals

The EnergyTown game is marketed towards UK schoolchildren, and funded by energy giant Equinor

Warning over classroom game accused of 'brainwashing' schoolchildren

The Government says that thousands of children from struggling households had been missing out on free school meals

How to know if your family is eligible, as free school meals expanded

The Food Foundation says it's concerning children are being served so much processed meat in school meals

Call for change over 'worrying' health risk in school dinners

The funding could benefit hundreds of schools across the country

Huge investment into 'crumbling' schools - what it means for pupils

Even five years on, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt in the classroom

This year’s GCSE candidates 'some of the worst affected by pandemic'

There are a number of things we were all taught at school which it turns out were wrong

11 things you were probably taught at school which are wrong

Classrooms will be empty and children will be enjoying some summer fun before they know it

When the school summer holidays will start and end in 2025

AI in schools presents both risks and challenges, a Parliamentary report says

The impact of AI on children and schools - what the evidence says
AI in schools presents both risks and opportunities for our kids 🤖
Amber Allott

Ruth Sparkes (left) and Sunita Gordon launched SaferSpace to address the lack of secure, accessible reporting routes in education

The groundbreaking app that could give pupils power over safeguarding

Learning the recorder at school has been a tradition going back decades

School recorder playing plummets - the instruments taking its place

This week is national Walk to School Week

How to know whether your child is ready to walk to school alone

Proposed changes to Ofsted inspections have come under fire from teaching unions

Why Ofsted is facing legal action over proposed changes to inspections

Downe House School's Jane Basnett says educators have a role to play in making sure pupils get accurate info on AI

Why teachers are concerned about pupils using AI for homework

Teens in relationships also reported high levels of violent or controlling behaviour

Call for action as 1 in 8 teachers report sex assaults between pupils

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Everything you need to know about primary school SAT exams

Children will sit a total of six tests throughout the course of a week

What dates primary school pupils will sit SATs - and get their results

GCSE results day could look a little different for thousands of students this year

Big change coming to GCSE Results Day - what you need to know

These were some of the biggest school playground crazes of the 1990s

9 school playground crazes of the 1990s

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

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

These next few months of exam prep will be crucial

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

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

These are some of the best places to live in the North East, and in England and Wales as a whole, for schools, jobs and transport links

The 13 best places in North East for schools, jobs and transport links

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

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

David Jackson (inset) from Hartlepool and some of the earthquake damage he has witnessed in Myanmar.

Town expat describes the 'carnage' of Myanmar earthquake

Head-on collision in High Wycombe.

Video shows aftermath of head-on crash injuring mum and daughter, 6

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

Emojis and the different understandings generations have of them is a key plot point in 'Adolescence'

Emojis with hidden meanings parents should know - and whether to worry

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

The NSPCC is encouraging communities to play their part and support Childhood Day on Friday, June 6.

Childline: Cover a mile and support NSPCC's annual Childhood Day fundraising eve...

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

Do these photos bring back any memories for you of 1980s school days?

15 surprising things you'll remember if you went to school in the 80s

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