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SV Racing from Bede Academy won the Development Class.

Bede Academy team in fast lane to national event after F1 competition success

Ben and Bethan Harding with their award.

National award for two former headteachers from Morpeth

The school updated its behaviour policy following a previous visit by Ofsted. (Photo by Google)

Independent school now meeting standards, Ofsted says

SEND teacher and deputy mayor of Bedlington Victoria Thompson called for an increase in SEND funding for schools. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Parents of SEND children have ‘hands forced’ to homeschool

An open evening is being held at JCSC in Amble.

Amble school to hold sixth form open evening

An Evening With Ray Laidlaw, Carol Malia and Ed Waugh is being held in aid of Monkhouse Primary School.

An Evening With Ray Laidlaw, Carol Malia and Ed Waugh in aid of school

St Robert's Catholic First School pupils add the finishing touches to their new mural. Picture by Kate Buckingham.

Pupils create their own playground mural to welcome visitors

Lakes and Dales Co-op members can vote for the school. (Photo by Lakes and Dales)

School's community garden could win funding boost

Pantosaurus during one of his visits.

Hundreds of school children Talk PANTS with the NSPCC

Pupils from St Robert's Catholic First School next to a section of the display. Picture by Kate Buckingham.

Morpeth school’s poppy tribute blossoms to life

The academy’s sea cadets joined the service in their uniforms. (Photo by Barry Pells)

Remembrance service led by Bede Academy pupils
Bede Academy students led a remembrance service in Blyth to commemorate armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.

Former miners Danny Winter, Bill Godfrey, and Bobby Bryson unveil a new plaque on the Crofton Mill Pit mine tub ahead of the exhibition. (Photo by Alan and Susan Devlin)

Exhibition will tell stories from pit's miners

Alex Penrose.

Special recognition for ex-student after GCSE subject reinstated to curriculum

Lily Rowell, Voice 21 programme lead, Mayor Jamie Driscoll and Lisa Cook from North Tyneside Council.

Groundbreaking oracy project launches across 100 local schools

The schools' caretaker Alex Henry delivered two van loads of books to Book Aid for Africa. (Photo by SVF)

Schools donate books they no longer use to good causes

The proposed new school in Amble.

Green light for new school build to transform education in Amble

BRIC hosted an event with clients, staff, partner organisations, trustees, and the Mayor of Blyth. (Photo by BRIC)

Blyth charity celebrates 40 years

Mum of three Rachel Dawson has started a nursery in her own home. (Photo by Rachel Dawson)

Felton mum starts nursery in her own home

The pupils worked to each create their own tiger using a range of different media.

Plenty of orange and black as school produces art for National Gallery project

The 2023 progress 8 scores for Northumberland state-run secondary schools.

Progress 8 scores revealed for Northumberland schools

Shilbottle Primary School.

Plans to demolish and rebuild nursery receive the green light

The proposed new facility for James Calvert Spence College will be decided by councillors on November 7. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

School rebuild plans recommended for approval

Council officers approved plans for the new sixth form centre. (Photo by St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy)

Sixth form centre gets planning approval

Joy Eze visited pupils from St Aidan's Catholic Primary School. (Photo by St Aidan's)

Sprinter visits primary school to inspire pupils

Pupils at St Cuthbert's Catholic First School in Tweedmouth have been raising funds for Mary's Meals.

A tasty way for school in Berwick to support charity

Andy Morley with Bronze Arts Award pupils at Newminster Middle School in Morpeth.

School supports food bank and taking part in musical mural project

Parents at the SEND Reform protest outside Newcastle civic centre. Picture by Simon Greener.

Northumberland parents call for improved SEND capacity at protest

Dan Smith previously raised £25,000 for the Royal British Legion.

Northumberland army veteran plans to canoe 350km for charity
Northumberland adventurer and army veteran Dan Smith enthralled school pupils with his epic plans to canoe along the wild waters of Canada’s rugged Yukon territory for charity during a special awards ceremony celebrating outdoor education.

The Appleby Centre is officially opened by the family of Christine Appleby, supported by staff and friends of the school. (Photo by Cleaswell Hill)

Special educational needs school opens satellite site

Stamfordham Primary School is taking part in walks through the village.

Folk legend inspires Northumberland students during Walk to School Month

The pupils took part in a Hidden Nature Challenge.

Pupils at school in Berwick take part in Hidden Nature Challenge

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Mental health support teams for schools expand across Northumberland

Bethany, Olivia, Jasmine, Emma, Becky and Jessica with Peter Jones.

Amble students meet Dragons' Den star Peter Jones at national awards

Head teacher Emma Miller with one of her students.

New head teacher at Branton Community Primary School

Those who come along on Thursday can find out more about the school.

Open evening opportunity at Berwick Academy

From left, Brody Johnston (Active Northumberland), Lola Taylor, Dougie Hall (Regional Rugby Development Officer), Isla Greenwood and Ewan Tait (Active Northumberland).

Berwick Academy's delight at new sporting partnership

A group of pupils from Tweedmouth Prior Park First School celebrate the 'Good' Ofsted rating.

Ofsted report is good news for first school

Prudhoe North councillor Angie Scott on the town's Front Street. Photo: Northumberland Labour.

Protest planned against "unfair" SEND system

Pupils create wedding outfits while learning about the role of council registrars. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

School pupils learn about council's functions

Staff and children at Dinotots Childcare celebrate being recognised with a Millie's Mark. (Photo by Dinotots)

Nurseries in Blyth awarded Millie’s Mark

Seaton Sluice Middle School is rated 'good' by Ofsted.

Middle school praised by Ofsted inspectors

Mayor Geoff Watson opens the new book vending machine.

High school project rewards students with free books

Northumberland County Council headquarters at County Hall, Morpeth. Photo: NCJ Media.

Council to fund school improvement team despite loss of Government grant

Northumberland County Council headquarters at County Hall, Morpeth. Photo: NCJ Media.

Schools being supported to increase capacity for pupils with additional needs

Back to school in Northumberland.

24 reader pictures of children heading back to school
The long summer holidays are officially over and the schools have reopened – and children looking very smart in their uniforms have headed back to the classroom.

Berwick Academy.

Hundreds of Berwick Academy students told not to return to school

Cramlington Learning Village student Iona Roberts was back in the lab on her first day in sixth form. (Photo by Cramlington Learning Village)

Cramlington girl back to school after achieving nine 9s at GCSE

The council does not believe Northumberland schools will have to close. (Photo by archives)

Northumberland schools not impacted by RAAC closures

Azure Charitable Enterprises on Kielder Avenue in Cramlington. (Photo by Google)

Charity submits complaint after critical Ofsted report

From left, Max Elliott, Nathaniel Allan and Dominic Bartholomew. (Photo by Bede Academy)

Principal praises GCSE students' 'impressive' effort

From left, Sharon Henderson, Mark Collins, and Simon Matthews from North Sea Link with the winning team. (Photo by National Grid)

Year 5 pupils build wind turbine models

Left, Chloe McCleary, Nina Fairbairn, Ellie Thompson and Caitlyn Murray celebrate with school dog Twiglet. Right, Elle and Lucy Rogers.

GCSEs delight for students and staff at school in town

Harry said his result was "quite good." (Photo by Bede Academy)

Maths whizz, aged 11, earns a 9 in his GCSE

Cramlington Learning Village friends (from left) Zoe Scott, Elanor Gormley, and Shreya Sharma were delighted with their results. (Photo by Steve Brock)

Happy Cramlington Learning Village students after GCSE results

Successful Dame Allan’s Schools GCSE pupils. Back row (L-R): Harry Wanless, Louis Spragg, Ziyana Madathil and Tom Jurowski. Front Row (L-R): Sophie Thornton, Marina Swift, Juliette Johnson and Lucy Dodd. Photo: Crest Photography.

Outstanding results for high-flying Northumberland teens at school