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Check out the Ofsted nursery grades for all South Tyneside's nursery providers.

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The Ofsted grades for all nurseries inspected this academic year

One in three Gen Zers have increased their charitable giving

Gen Z and millennials are the most charitable generations, study shows

These North East secondary schools had some of the region's lowest absence rates

The North East's 15 best state secondary schools for attendance

Tom Daley enrols in British Gas' Get Set for Positive Energy education programme

Tom Daley goes back to school to learn Gen Alpha slang - like 'slay'

Ms Philippines Great Britain 2024

Top 4 quirky UK series: Ms Philippines Great Britain and more

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World Oral Health Day: A Quarter of Parents ‘Forget’ to Brush Their Kids Teeth

Proposals for the future of ‘home to education’ transport for post-16 South Tyneside SEND learners was discussed by South Tyneside Council’s Labour cabinet this week (March 19, 2025).

Parents face price hike as free transport for these students scrapped

The community at The Sue Hedley Nursery School are celebrating an 'Outstanding' Ofsted result.

Hebburn nursery extends its 17-year long ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating

Bede Burn Kindergarten, in Jarrow, is celebrating achieving an 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating.

Jarrow nursery celebrates an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted inspection

More than 4 in 5 head teachers say they have been abused by a parent in the last year

3 ways schools handle angry parents - as 4 out of 5 heads face abuse

Shields Gazette readers have reacted to a new supervised toothbrushing programme in schools across England.

I think parents should be teaching children to brush their teeth

Chickenpox is a viral infection that mostly affects children, but you can get it at any age

Warning to parents over the dangers of 'chicken pox parties'

Children at dozens of North East schools will benefit from the new programme's first phase

The North East primary schools trialling free breakfast clubs in April

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The best pocket money cards and apps to teach financial independence

A former RAF cadet leader has been put behind bars after he exchanged sexual messages with a schoolboy

Former RAF cadet leader exchanged sexual messages with schoolboy

New app 'Parent Geenee' can limit how your child uses different apps at home, school - or even at friend's hosues

The new app that lets parents customise what apps kids use, and where
It can manage children’s access to more than 450 popular apps 📱
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It's never to early to start talking about careers

Three ways to talk to your child about their future career plans

Children dressed up for World Book Day are welcomed to school by their headteacher in 2021 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Parents spend up to £50 on kids' World Book Day outfits – how to save

Honey is a popular pancake topping - but it shouldn't be given to children under one.

The one ingredient you should never feed your baby on Pancake Day

Some groups of children get legal priority when it comes to school places, and schools also have their own criteria for handling too many applications

Which children get priority when it comes to secondary school places

These are the 10 essential questions to ask your partner before the baby arrives.

10 questions you should ask your partner before you have a baby

We've headed back into our archives to come up with some costume inspiration for World Book Day 2025.

World Book Day inspiration: 15 ideas from children in the North East

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Screenagers: Smartphone impact on children

This test can be make-or-break when it comes to getting into a grammar school, but preparing doesn't need to be stressful

Eight fun ways to prepare your child for the grammar school 11+ exam

National School Offer Day will take place on Monday, March 3.

Parents to learn what secondary school their child will be attending

Starting secondary school can be a scary time for children

Children's 7 biggest fears about starting secondary school

You have the right to appeal if your child isn't offered a place in your secondary school of choice

How to appeal if your child doesn't get into chosen secondary school
There’s no guarantee of success, but there are official tips on how to give your appeal a better chance 📝
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English schoolchildren have plenty of holidays to look forwards to throughout the year

England's school term dates for 2025 - including when half-term ends

The Government says the new guidance will help parents save cash by preventing 'overcharging on childcare'

How much you could save on free childcare - as new 'protections' added

National secondary school offers day is coming up quick

When is secondary school offers day - and what parents need to know

About two in five parents struggle with primary school maths terminology

The homework subject parents dread helping with the most uncovered

The number of penalty notices handed out for term-time family holidays differed noticeably by council area

The worst areas in the North East for term-time family holiday fines

Yes, you really can buy a pair of Crocs for £8. If you must...

Amazon is selling genuine kids' Crocs for £8 - but there is a catch

Photo of children with smartphones

What to Watch This Week: The Death of Nightlife?

Nearly seven in 10 scammed children are left feeling anxious as a result

7 signs your child is being scammed online - and how to keep them safe

Half term can be a stressful time for parents but it doesn't have to be.

The nine ways that parents can beat the stress this half term

There are plenty of safe and child-friendly apps that can help young people build essential skills

Top 4 apps for building kids' reading and maths skills this half-term

Student puts their hand up.

Ofsted Chief Inspector says it’s time to rethink school holiday length

Formula for Fulfilled Kids = Good Nutrition + Quality Time + Outdoor Play!

Parents struggle to balance kids' needs. according to study

File photo of a pile of pound sterling notes

Maternity and paternity payments to rise in April: how much you’ll get

These sixth forms were among England's top performing state schools for A Levels last year

The 21 top state sixth forms for A Levels in England named

EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crew

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

Over 14,000 under 17-year-olds sought treatment for addiction between 2023/2024

Ad Feature UK teen drug and alcohol addiction is a "growing crisis", experts warn

These questions can get your child really thinking about their phone use

3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids

Krispy Kreme and happn create 'Doughnuts & Dates' spots

The top 15 early dating 'icks' revealed

Last year Childline delivered 440 counselling sessions with children and young people who worried about parental substance misuse.

Childline: Children of Alcoholics Week campaign targets parental substance misus...

From helping teach essential skills to connecting you with your child's nursery school - there's probably an app for that

Four of the best apps for parents of babies and toddlers

Pokemon stickers which were all the rage in 2000.

The sticker craze which had parents rushing around the North East

Signs your children could be struggling with their mental health.

Four signs your child might be struggling with their mental health

Parents would notice a few key differences if the changes go ahead as currently pitched

What the proposed Ofsted changes could mean for parents

'Outstanding' and 'good' grades will disappear under the proposed new traffic light system

The 9 new criteria Ofsted may judge schools on, and the 5 new 'grades'

A record number of notices for term-time holidays were issued in the last school year

The rules for taking children on holiday during term time explained

Walking to school alone can be good for a child's sense of independence, but they need to learn to do it safely

10 top tips for children walking to school alone - and when they can

Young children and babies are at risk of suffering more serious symptoms of norovirus and can become dehydrated which may require medical treatment.

Parents warned not to send babies with these five symptoms to nursery

Looking to head to a UK music festival with the family in 2025? Why not opt for one with something for both older and younger festivalgoers this year?

15 family friendly festivals taking place in the UK throughout 2025

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