Education

Councillor Nick Wallis, cabinet member for children and young people.

Far-right radicalisation and racism in schools a 'real issue' in Darlington

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

HMRC Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month

'Happy' Sunderland nursery where 'children made safer' praised by Ofsted

Left, William, who has studied at Northallerton PLC for the past two years, has been honoured with the Most Improved Learner Award in recognition of his resilience and kindness throughout his learning

Left, William, who has studied at Northallerton PLC for the past two years, has been honoured with the Most Improved Learner Award in recognition of his resilience and kindness throughout his learning

North East care resident scoops award for 'remarkable dedication' to learning

Left Cllr Chris McEwan, cabinet member for economy and Dr Alison McNaughton-Jones, clinical director, Darlington Primary Care Network

Left Cllr Chris McEwan, cabinet member for economy and Dr Alison McNaughton-Jones, clinical director, Darlington Primary Care Network

New Darlington scheme boosts digital skills and healthcare access

Early Miles Nursery in Stockton has been told it needs attention in a recent Ofsted report.

Early Miles Nursery in Stockton has been told it needs attention in a recent Ofsted report.

Teesside nursery 'needs attention' as Ofsted raises welfare and behaviour concerns

Beaming students at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington

Beaming students at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

Smiles all round as Darlington students celebrate 'unbelievable' A-Level results

Darlington student Annabel Cochrane is heading to Oxford University after achieving three A grades and an A* in her EPQ, following years of dedication from her family, who made a daily 70-mile round trip to support her education.

Darlington student Annabel Cochrane is heading to Oxford University after achieving three A grades and an A* in her EPQ, following years of dedication from her family, who made a daily 70-mile round trip to support her education.

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

Darlington family's daily 70-mile school run for daughter rewarded with top A-levels

Student at Conyers School and Sixth Form College, Yarm, Lois Hudson-Foster achieved A*AB in biology, chemistry, and English literature to secure a place to read medicine at Leeds University

Student at Conyers School and Sixth Form College, Yarm, Lois Hudson-Foster achieved A*AB in biology, chemistry, and English literature to secure a place to read medicine at Leeds University

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

Future doctor among Yarm school's students celebrating A-level success

A Level Results 2026

20 pictures as East Durham College students celebrate results day success

Angela Stevenson, Prior's head of centre and Mathys Pappo with Luke Myer MP, an alumnus of Prior Pursglove College who came to congratulate students

Angela Stevenson, Prior's head of centre and Mathys Pappo with Luke Myer MP, an alumnus of Prior Pursglove College who came to congratulate students

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

North Yorkshire college celebrates strongest A-level results in years

Maths whizz Imogen Chen

Maths whizz Imogen Chen

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

Bishop Auckland maths star earns all top grades and sets sights on finance career

Rugby star Will Graham balances A Levels with Newcastle Red Bulls contract

Rugby star Will Graham balances A Levels with Newcastle Red Bulls contract

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

North East rugby captain secures pro contract and A-level results

Champion gymnast, Hannah Singlewood, is one of the students celebrating today after bending over backwards to secure top A-Level grades

Champion gymnast, Hannah Singlewood, is one of the students celebrating today after bending over backwards to secure top A-Level grades

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

Champion gymnast celebrates top A-level grades in Bishop Auckland

Zoe Lewis and students

Zoe Lewis and students

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

Middlesbrough College celebrates record results and student success

Ukrainian teenager Anastasiia Sochka, who fled the war in Ukraine and settled in Hartlepool, has achieved outstanding A-level results at English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, earning an A* in Russian, an A in Psychology and a B in

Ukrainian teenager Anastasiia Sochka, who fled the war in Ukraine and settled in Hartlepool, has achieved outstanding A-level results at English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, earning an A* in Russian, an A in Psychology and a B in

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

Joy as Ukrainian refugee and soldier's daughter excels in A-levels

Luke Myer MP with Paul Walker and Angela Stevenson, head of centre at Prior Pursglove College

Luke Myer MP with Paul Walker and Angela Stevenson, head of centre at Prior Pursglove College

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

North East college students celebrate A-level success and new futures

Ripon Grammar School student Lottie Whyte has overcome 'crippling anxiety' to secure a place studying French Studies in Paris

Ripon Grammar School student Lottie Whyte has overcome 'crippling anxiety' to secure a place studying French Studies in Paris

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

North Yorkshire student overcomes 'crippling anxiety' to pursue Paris study dream

Barnard Castle School head boy Seb Bowerman, from Darlington, has secured a place to study physics at the University of Bath after achieving A*AAA in his A-levels. The 18-year-old from Darlington

Barnard Castle School head boy Seb Bowerman, from Darlington, has secured a place to study physics at the University of Bath after achieving A*AAA in his A-levels. The 18-year-old from Darlington

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

Aspiring astronaut from Darlington among Barnard Castle School A-level successes

A striking 30-foot mural by renowned North East artists Jimmy Turrell and Prefab77 has been unveiled on St James’ Boulevard in Newcastle ahead of the opening of a new creative education campus next month.

A striking 30-foot mural by renowned North East artists Jimmy Turrell and Prefab77 has been unveiled on St James’ Boulevard in Newcastle ahead of the opening of a new creative education campus next month.

Landmark artwork unveiled ahead of opening of North East education hub

Clervaux Garden School in Croft-on-Tees, near Darlington, has been awarded a national Silver Award from the Skills Builder Partnership for helping pupils develop essential life and workplace skills

Clervaux Garden School in Croft-on-Tees, near Darlington, has been awarded a national Silver Award from the Skills Builder Partnership for helping pupils develop essential life and workplace skills

Village school near Darlington gets national recognition for life skills programme

Here are the A Level grade boundaries in England and Wales for 2026

Here are the A Level grade boundaries in England and Wales for 2026

A Level Results 2026

2026 A Level grade boundaries revealed for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC

Bike safety: Pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School taking part in a Bikeability course

Bike safety: Pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School taking part in a Bikeability course

North East children back road safety call to protect young cyclists

LIVE: A-Level results day for students in Darlington and County Durham

LIVE: A-Level results day for students in Darlington and County Durham

A-Level results day LIVE - Updates as pupils across North East get exams marks

Teesside University is ready to support students through clearing.

Teesside University is ready to support students through clearing.

A Level Results 2026

Teesside University: How to get through clearing on A-Level Results Day

Parents face school uniform bills of more than £450, but forgotten loyalty points and vouchers could help cut the cost of each back-to-school shop.

Parents face school uniform bills of more than £450, but forgotten loyalty points and vouchers could help cut the cost of each back-to-school shop.

Back-to-school warning as parents miss out on £450 worth of savings

The note left for Clinivi Education

The note left for Clinivi Education

Six-year-old girl behind touching Darlington fair message found after appeal

Hartlepool RNLI visits officer Jimmy Slaughter with Rebecca Shaw and her children Thomas and Alice and their pet dog Mabel during their visit to Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat station.

Hartlepool RNLI visits officer Jimmy Slaughter with Rebecca Shaw and her children Thomas and Alice and their pet dog Mabel during their visit to Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat station.

North Yorkshire family visits RNLI stations in tribute to teacher's memory

East Barnby Outdoor Centre. Photo: NYC.

East Barnby Outdoor Centre. Photo: NYC.

North Yorkshire Council

Popular outdoor centre near North Yorkshire town could close for good

Junior soldier Hayden Marley has graduated from the Army Foundation College

Junior soldier Hayden Marley has graduated from the Army Foundation College

Middlesbrough teenager begins Army career after overcoming school struggles

Darlington Back Lane, Whinney Hill, Stockton. Picture: Google.

Darlington Back Lane, Whinney Hill, Stockton. Picture: Google.

Plans for up to 160 homes in tree-lined streets as developer says 'now is the time'

New specialist school to open at County Durham college site years after closure

Students Imogen Ball and Edward Fretwell.

Students Imogen Ball and Edward Fretwell.

Richmond dance school celebrates exam success and top placements

Sophia Grainger, head of staff experience, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Amanda Venner, director of people, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Nicola Raine, assistant principal for business development and technical education, Derwentside

Sophia Grainger, head of staff experience, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Amanda Venner, director of people, Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust; Nicola Raine, assistant principal for business development and technical education, Derwentside

New partnership aims to boost healthcare careers in County Durham

Campaigners from STAG outside the County Hall in Northallerton.

Campaigners from STAG outside the County Hall in Northallerton.

North Yorkshire Council

Calls for school transport changes to be abandoned amid claim council ignoring policy

School suspensions have risen by over 1000% in the North East over the last decade.

School suspensions have risen by over 1000% in the North East over the last decade.

What's driving the rise in school suspensions across the North East?

Children at RSPB Saltholme

Children at RSPB Saltholme

Schools across the Tees Valley to get free access to nature reserve

Officer Cadet Emily Pollard of Darlington with Leeds UOTC is point person in the trenches

Officer Cadet Emily Pollard of Darlington with Leeds UOTC is point person in the trenches

Darlington student swaps lectures for military training in trenches

Nick Costa, CEO of Ramsey Healthcare, visiting Tees Valley Hospital following the installation of their uniform donation bin.

Nick Costa, CEO of Ramsey Healthcare, visiting Tees Valley Hospital following the installation of their uniform donation bin.

Help for Teesside parents struggling with expensive back-to-school uniform costs

Hundreds of children across North Tyneside and Northumberland have been encouraged to lead healthier, more active lifestyles through the Hoops 4 Health programme, now in its 13th year and delivered by Bright Charity and the Newcastle Eagles’ Eagles

Hundreds of children across North Tyneside and Northumberland have been encouraged to lead healthier, more active lifestyles through the Hoops 4 Health programme, now in its 13th year and delivered by Bright Charity and the Newcastle Eagles’ Eagles

North East basketball heroes help children live healthier lives

School children from across Sunderland showcasing their social enterprise ideas at a Dragons' Den’ style event

School children from across Sunderland showcasing their social enterprise ideas at a Dragons' Den’ style event

North East pupils pitch big ideas at Dragons' Den-style social enterprise event

Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery and Pre-school, part of the Partou group, took part in the global event by exploring nature through sensory activities.

Woodlands Harrogate Day Nursery and Pre-school, part of the Partou group, took part in the global event by exploring nature through sensory activities.

North Yorkshire little learners embrace messy play for International Mud Day

Celebrity hairdresser helping North East college students get head start

Stockton Riverside College interns have been recognised for their workplace achievements after completing supported internships that provide real-world job experience and help build the skills and confidence needed for employment

Stockton Riverside College interns have been recognised for their workplace achievements after completing supported internships that provide real-world job experience and help build the skills and confidence needed for employment

North East interns with additional needs celebrated after gaining workplace skills

Headteacher of Thirsk School and Sixth Form College, Emma Lambden, with pupils

Headteacher of Thirsk School and Sixth Form College, Emma Lambden, with pupils

North Yorkshire school marks 70th anniversary with special celebrations

Hundreds of students in Durham City are being offered free bike security measures, including Gold Standard locks, anti-theft reflectors and registration stickers

Hundreds of students in Durham City are being offered free bike security measures, including Gold Standard locks, anti-theft reflectors and registration stickers

Durham University

Free bike security scheme launched for Durham University students

A new wildlife garden featuring a bug hotel, pictured here, hedgehog houses and butterfly houses has been created at Grundfos's Castletown site in Sunderland to encourage biodiversity and support environmental education

A new wildlife garden featuring a bug hotel, pictured here, hedgehog houses and butterfly houses has been created at Grundfos's Castletown site in Sunderland to encourage biodiversity and support environmental education

North East employer creates wildlife garden with bug hotel and hedgehog houses

Teesside Schools Built Environment Wonder Challenge winner: Egglescliffe School inStockton with judges

Teesside Schools Built Environment Wonder Challenge winner: Egglescliffe School inStockton with judges

North East school triumphs in sustainable school design competition

Volunteer Kim Harper at the school uniform shop

Volunteer Kim Harper at the school uniform shop

Darlington’s free school uniform shop extends opening hours for busy summer holidays

The Ellis family in the kitchen that's become a base for their award-winning chocolate business

The Ellis family in the kitchen that's become a base for their award-winning chocolate business

How young North Yorkshire carer Sam became a lifesaving hero at sweet sixteen

Fifty shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan studied at Teesside University.

Fifty shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan studied at Teesside University.

The celebrities and sporting stars you never knew studied at Teesside University

The refurbished space at Kingsmeadow School in Dunston, Gateshead, was officially opened, offering students an improved environment to learn and explore in line with the National Year of Reading

The refurbished space at Kingsmeadow School in Dunston, Gateshead, was officially opened, offering students an improved environment to learn and explore in line with the National Year of Reading

Newly transformed school library officially opened in National Year of Reading

Bloom Childcare operates from Ward Jackson Primary School on Clark Street in Hartlepool.

Bloom Childcare operates from Ward Jackson Primary School on Clark Street in Hartlepool.

Ofsted says area of inclusive Hartlepool nursey 'needs attention' despite praise

People who are NEET visited campus to discover progression pathways.

People who are NEET visited campus to discover progression pathways.

Children and young people

Teesside joins push to help more than a million young people into work and education