Education

SATS for primary school pupils have been hailed as an "unnecessary pressure" by North East parents, who are backing calls for them to be scrapped.

A pair of leading authors will be sharing their stories at a writing festival.

A student aiming for a career in the film industry has used a sweep of our coastline to create a stark warning about how plastics are killing the sea.

A five-yearly puffin census is being changed to an annual count amid fears climate change is affecting numbers, the National Trust said.

Council bosses in South Tyneside are celebrating after their work to equip residents and schools with the skills needed for the tech sector have been recognised.

World-renowned South Shields Marine School is on the crest of a wave after winning a prestigious education award.

Youngsters are given an “outstanding” start to their education thanks to the work of a team at a a South Tyneside nursery.

Youngsters at a South Tyneside primary school got to see a cool car and raise awareness of autism at the same time.

A new faith school in South Tyneside will be in a brand new building if the plan gets the go-ahead.

Gazette readers have little but praise for a landmark building in South Shields which has just welcomed its one millionth visitor.

A young playwright will see his first full play on stage after being appointed young writer in residence at a South Shields theatre.