Education

Check out these Wearside children having fun with cooking.

Seven pictures to mark Kids in the Kitchen day in Sunderland

There are five universities based in the North East (Image: National World/Google)

Every university in the North East ranked from best to worst

Staff at Boldon Nursey School have been celebrating their outstanding Ofsted report.

Staff 'ecstatic' after outstanding Ofsted judgement

Data suggests most UK teens who use the internet also use generative AI tools (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

Students are using AI for schoolwork - here are the rules around this

The University of Sunderland's first ever School of Medicine graduates.

City's university secures highest ever ranking in latest league table

Ofsted grades aren't the be-all and end-all of what makes a school good, but they are an accessible starting point for parents (Image: National World/Getty)

'Ofsted is wrong to drop one-word ratings for schools' Amber Allott

Ad Feature Hard work and dedication pay off at this Sunderland school

Annabel Timney when she was ill in hospital and now, having recovered, in her hospital uniform.

Annabel beats life-threatening illness to help patients in Tanzania

There are more than 160 universities across the UK for prospective students to weigh up (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

The UK's 21 best universities, as 'freshers' prepare to student life

The University of Sunderland has been ranked the best in the country for student support.

City's university ranked best in the country for student support

Chas Allen, a popular former Sunderland teacher, has passed away aged 88.

Tributes as much-loved teacher Chas Allen dies aged 88

The days of the Nature Bus - a school highlight from 1974.

Remembering the Nature Bus as we hop back to 1974

Nicole de Pommes (left) with her daughter Grace (right). Photo: Nicole de Pommes

‘Why I've bought my daughter a ‘dumb phone’ for secondary school’

L-R) Tim Pain, Director of Research and Innovation at the University, Sir David Bell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Sunderland, Jill Colbert OBE, Director of Children’s Services at Sunderland City Council, Graham Thrower, the University’s Head of the Institute for Economic and Social Inclusion.

Businesses and residents to benefit from £2.5m training programme

Sunderland City Council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Child Poverty and Skills, Councillor Michael Butler and Southmoor Academy headteacher Joanne Maw.

Education leaders welcome move to scrap single judgement Ofsted grades

A small selection of Sunderland hostelries for freshers to try.

Sunderland named among top cities for students' night out

With fresher’s week approaching, Sunderland has been named among Britain’s best university cities for a students' night out.

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Students graduating from the University of Sunderland.

City's university shortlisted for University of the Year award

George Washington Primary School in Washington. Credit Google Maps

Plans submitted to boost facilities at Washington primary school

A selection of some of the North East's best performing sixth form schools (Image: National World/Google)

The North East's 22 best-performing sixth form schools and colleges

University of Sunderland graduate Jonathon Riall.

Meet the Sunderland graduate behind the Paralympic GB team's success

Sunderland kids on their first day at school 20 years ago.

Nine pictures of Sunderland children starting school in 2004

A new term for these pupils and this is how they spent it.

Back to school in Sunderland from years gone by

Wearside children who began their school journey between 2003 and 2010.

Nine retro pictures of children on their first days of school

You had so much praise for all these Wearside teachers - and many more.

Sunderland teachers you said you loved the most

Ofsted is scrapping single-word judgements for schools. Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images

Major Ofsted change announced as single-word ratings scrapped

Pupils across England return to school next week (Photo by Adobe Stock)

10 essential back-to-school items as Amazon slashes prices

For many students, their university hall of residence will be their first time living away from home (Photo: Adobe Stock)

How to apply for student accommodation, and what to do if you miss out

Not all university halls of residence are made equal 🏨

Amber Allott

These places have the highest rates of unauthorised absence fines (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The 21 worst areas in England for student absence fines

Join us for a browse through a gallery of Echo teacher photos from years gone by.

Remembering some of Sunderland's favourite teachers of all time

Nineteen scenes from Wearside schools spanning from 1970 to 1979.

19 things you might remember if you went to school in the 1970s

Exams and results day can be an anxiety-inducing time for many young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Four out of five young people say exams 'harmed their mental health'

Head boy Joshua Hardy and head girl Annabelle Higgins.

Christ's College celebrates the GCSE success of all its pupils

Ollie Wilkinson, Rejjat Husen, Thakiya Islam, Lyxander Philippe Schleinitz , Hoang Minh Lam

Sunderland students celebrate success in this year’s GCSEs

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Superstar Sophie celebrates GCSE success after gaining support for dyslexia

Rugby star Mae Arnott scored highly in her GCSEs

Rugby star at top all-girls school shines in GCSEs

Myah Wilson of Sunderland is heading off to a prestigious arts school

Myah heads to London for prestigious performing arts school

St Robert of Newminster pupils Poppy Williams, Violet Stokoe and Finn Montgomery are all smiles after opening their results.

St Robert's students and staff celebrate 'excellent' GCSE results

Argyle House School, Thornhill Park Road, Sunderland

Sunderland's Argyle House School sees GCSE results rise again

Poppy Tomlinson proudly shows off her results.

Watch as Southmoor Academy pupils celebrate their GCSE success

Twins Madeleine and Dylan Roe.

Double delight for twins as they collect stunning GCSE results

Maddison Corkin and Dylan Douglas with their results.

'Phenomenal' students achieve school's 'best ever' GCSE results

Washington Academy celebrates GCSE success

Thornhill Academy 'thrilled' and 'proud' of students' GCSE results

Teenagers at crisis-hit school celebrate GCSE results

Teenagers at crisis-hit school celebrate GCSE results

St Aidan's students plan for the future on GCSE results day

Students who sat their GCSEs are getting their results today (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How to find out how close you were to a higher GCSE grade

Results day can be a nerve-wracking time for GCSE candidates (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Girls continue to dominate GCSEs but top grades dip - full breakdown

Two languages and a STEM subject are affected (Image: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

The three GCSE subjects which were graded ‘more generously’

GCSE results day for 2024 is here (File photo: Pete Summers/Getty Images)

What pupils and families should expect on GCSE results day

GCSE results day can be a stressful time for students who may not have done as well as they had hoped (Stock photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

How to appeal your GCSE results

Black History month 2023, Ola Tony-Obot is Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead for TfC, pictured right, with TfC team and REN member Jonathan Komba-Kpakoi.

Sunderland children's services honoured for work on race equality

Head teacher at Sandhill View Academy, Jill Dodd.

Headteacher gives her top tips for pupils ahead of GCSE results day

The Indeed survey found that more employers value soft skills over qualifications (Image: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

'I'm a jobs expert - and employers value soft skills more than grades'

England's primary schools are ranked based on one key measure (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How England's best performing primary schools are ranked