A TEACHER is working alongside one of her ex-pupils at a Darlington school.

Judith Kent, 61, has been teaching for 41 years, and works at Abbey Junior School.

The year four teacher recently got a new colleague in Fiona Chisman, who she taught at the school in 1988.

Fiona has joined as a year four teacher after having completed two weeks of observation work there two years ago.

Headteacher George Ford said: "Fiona and Judith make a fantastic team. Judith is very enthusiastic and is an excellent teacher."