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A third of Brits admit they haven't thanked their mentor

Brits inspired to follow their dreams, but never thanked mentors

Three quarters of students and teachers find it hard to trust AI's accuracy, while almost two thirds of students worry they're becoming too reliant on the technology

Ad Feature AI is making students more paranoid, research suggests

The new educators were welcomed at GEMS Awareness Day 2026

Ad Feature GEMS Education welcomes 1550 new teachers to its global network

Sandhill View Academy Year 11 students get their GCSE results

Hopes of working at Crown Works Studio & more for Sandhill View pupils

Echo reporter Neil Fatkin returned to the classroom to work with some budding journalists.

I taught A Level for 17 years and here's my top 5 tips on results day

East Boldon Junior School

Ofsted inspectors visited this primary school and gave this judgement

Farringdon Community Academy.

Ofsted inspectors visited this school and issued the following verdict

Staff and pupils at Broadway Junior School are celebrating their award

Sunderland school celebrating award for 'teaching through creativity'

Teaching assistant and nursery nurse, Julie Smith, with some of the children at the school.

Retiring Julie going to miss children "immensely" after 42 years

The campaign is being backed by Lee Parkinson MBE, better known as Mr. P

Ad Feature Nearly one in three people admit they couldn't handle teaching

St Anthony's head teacher Fran Craik was pictured after talking of her delight at the school's GCSE results in 2022.

A tribute to teachers pictured in Sunderland and East Durham

Durham High School has suddenly closed at the end of its academic year.

Teachers 'devastated' by sudden closure of Wearside school

The community at East Boldon Infant School are celebrating a 'strong standard' Ofsted result.

East Boldon school celebrates ‘strong’ Ofsted result

Ad Feature “The very definition of an unsung hero” – top award for local man

Former students from the Sunderland College of Education reunite after over 60 years.

Former teachers reunite and relive student days from swinging sixties

Join the MySpaceEd revision course that helps GCSE and A-level students beat national average grades.

Join revision course that helps students beat national average grades
When it comes to GCSEs and A-levels, most students revise the same way: notes, flashcards, maybe a past paper or two.
Rochelle Barrand

GCSE and A-level students who studied online revision courses with MyEdSpace achieved impressive grade improvements that far outpaced national averages.

How online revision course can help you get top GCSE & A-Level grades

Pupils taking part in the Commando Joe's project.

Schools recruit ex-armed forces mentors thanks to £250k of funding

Former teacher and now reporter Neil Fatkin.

I was a teacher for 17 years & my view on phone ban won't be popular

Foster family playing football

New year, new careers – nearly a quarter of people in the North East want more w...

Pupils Lewis Robinson, Beth Scott and Kathyrn Smurthwaite jump for joy after getting their GCSE results in 2012.

'No crumpled certificates': GCSE results to be made available on app

92% of teachers report that AI has improved lesson adaptability.

Ad Feature Innovation boosts learning and wellbeing with AI and social media

Head of School Tracey Burgess (centre) with pupils, left to right, Katie Evans, Oliver Sanders, Harry Waugh and Amelia Stratton-Charlton.

Previously struggling school one of 20 most improved in country

Ofsted inspectors have revisited Venerable Bede Church of England Academy.

Inspectors return to previously struggling school and issue verdict

Georgina Dye with her award.

Sunderland teacher crowned STEM teacher of the North 2025

These 3 vital questions will help your children spot AI and fake news

These 3 vital questions will help your children spot AI and fake news

Former teacher Carol Milne.

New Washington education hub to bridge the learning gap for children
Children in Washington who may be struggling with their studies are set to benefit form a new education hub.
Neil Fatkin

In one snap poll, most teachers felt the changes weren't addressing the mental health impact inspections could have

Why teachers are concerned about the new Ofsted inspection changes

Ad Feature Come hear about the school’s future at our coffee morning

Eight in 10 teachers reported separations having a negative impact on both their pupils' attendance and performance

'Messy separations' are affecting children and schools, teachers say

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

Principal Liam Clark celebrates the school's GCSE success with top performing students Jonathan Poulton, Athena Whiteley, Oyinni Oluwajomiloju Olaifa, Syeda Anaya Ahmed and Maaz Ahmed.

Sunderland school celebrates best set of results in its history

St Leonard’s Catholic School in Durham

School worst affected by Raac celebrates ‘outstanding’ A-level results

Echo reporter Neil Fatkin returned to the classroom last year to work with some budding journalists.

I taught A Level for 17 years and here's my top 5 tips on results day

The new outdoor classroom ‘The Clean Planet Tent’ will enable another 1,000 students to be educated every year.

Ad Feature Clean Planet & Wakehurst open outdoor classroom at Kew’s wild gardens

Teacher Dorothy Wilson retired from Castletown Infants School after nearly 40 years in 1985.

13 farewells from Sunderland teachers on their retirement day

Jaz Ampaw-Farr will confer upon her degrees later this month

Ad Feature Woman to receive two honorary degrees - after years of homelessness

Three Sunderland schools are set to benefit from £630,000 donation.

3 schools benefit from £630,000 donation as part of £11m package

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

Sally Davey was leading a class for seven and eight year olds at Mill Hill Primary School in this flashback to April 2005.

Sunderland's memorable English teachers

Ha'way the Lads! A queue forms for Sunderland v Boro tickets in the FA Cup in 1975.

Jaws and 1975: A memorable Sunderland year in photos

Headteacher Laura Park celebrates the school's Ofsted success with the children.

Headteacher reacts after Sunderland school receives this report card

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Town End Academy has received its report card from Ofsted.

Ofsted visit Sunderland school and issue this report on performance

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

There are a number of alternatives to traditional exams widely supported by teachers

Many parents and teachers fear exams outdated - 5 popular alternatives

Extra curricular music teaching at Havelock Primary was described as outstanding in 1997.
Pictured left to right are: Amy Richardson, 10; Nikki McGuire, 11; Kimberley Moon, 10; Terry Cross, deputy head; and Jane Caldwell, head.

15 head teachers from Sunderland's past

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

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

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

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Children with speech and language challenges are being unfairly punished at scho...

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

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

Ashbrooke School

Sunderland special school shortlisted for the Oscars of education

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