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Former Ofsted Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman has spoken out against a number of key Government education reforms

Ofsted ex-boss claims schools bill may 'make education worse'

The new NFER report found that unfilled vacancies for teachers are at their highest rates since records began

3 things the Government needs to do to fix 'record' teacher vacancies

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

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Martin Lewis: 1000s more workers can now get Blue Light Card discounts

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

Supervised toothbrushing is a proven, evidence-based health intervention.

Schools asked to supervise toothbrushing in young children

The competition aims to fuel a passion among industry professionals

Ad Feature Department of Education and McLaren launch competition

Michaela School headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh (left) hit out at Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson after a recent meeting

Why a top headteacher has slammed Education Secretary over academies

Newcastle Fans celebrate the first goal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on February 05, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

New NUFC signing spotted at St James' Park v Arsenal

'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'

From playing school at home to toilet training, there are plenty of ways to prepare your child for Reception

How to get your child ready for Reception

Three new teacher strike dates have been announced

New teacher strike dates for February 2025 announced

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School praised by Ofsted

‘Calm and nurturing’ Wallsend school praised by Ofsted

This is not the first time National Education Union members have gone of strike in recent years

Everything you need to know about upcoming sixth form college strikes

Ad Feature “On the job” teacher training

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Billions of pounds will go towards hiring more teachers and SEN provision 💰

Amber Allott

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

More flexibility for teachers and better pay and conditions for school support staff are on the cards

What Labour's new employment rights bill means for teachers

A study, of 5,000 adults, examined how everyday pain is poorly understood and mistreated, with 81 per cent of 18-24-year-old women feeling their pain is ignored or dismissed

Women have their pain dismissed more than men, according to research

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership manages 21 schools, and has handed out iPads to thousands of pupils and teachers

How iPads are transforming education in schools

Some 64% of children across the country agreed with the statement 'you enjoy school or college' (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The regions in England where children enjoy school the most and least

Teach First say better pay and more flexibility might be needed to recruit more Gen Z teachers (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

Teaching charity's plan to attract Gen Z into classroom careers

The national curriculum review could shake up what young people learn in school (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How to have your say on the new curriculum for England's schools

Ofsted checks safeguarding, to make sure schools have good policies in place to protect vulnerable young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

How Ofsted checks safeguarding in schools

Children are being urged to look up from their phones when they cross the road, in a new safety campaign by children's newspaper First News (Photo by National World)

'Smartphone zombie' children urged to look up in road safety campaign

Hebburn sixth form college is celebrating students’ A-Level results

Teachers have the right to peacefully protest, just like anyone else (Image: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers' rights around protesting and political views explained

There are a lot of rules and guidance teachers need to stick to when it comes to politics 👩‍🏫

Amber Allott

Teachers' unions have praised a proposed pay rise from the new government (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

What teachers say about government's new 'above inflation' pay offer

Persistent disruptive behaviour was a big cause of suspensions (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty/Canva)

Why record numbers of children are being suspended or expelled

Denise Todd (left), headteacher of Ashley Academy, and Angela Hotchkiss, reception teacher at Ashley Academy, are both set to retire at the end of the school year.

Staff and pupils at Ashley Academy bid farewell to retiring teachers

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

Teachers are losing millions of working days to sickness (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Teachers still losing millions of working days to sickness

The Labour Party already have a number of policies in the works focused on reforming education (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Teachers and schools set for big changes under Labour

Whale pops up from sea in front of amazed Jersey schoolchildren on trip.

Watch: Whale pops up from sea in front of amazed schoolchildren

Headteacher Carol Devine with pupils at St Bede’s Catholic Primary School. The school has received an 'Outstanding' rating following an inspection by Ofsted.

South Shields primary school rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted

A top teaching union has come up with a list of 10 post-election priorities that would help teachers and students most (Photo: NationalWorld/Getty Images)

Ten things teachers want from the next government

Ofsted inspectors can give schools four different ratings (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about Ofsted school inspections

Harton Technology College art and drama teacher Harry Lynch was pictured rehearsing his final performance, Swan Song, with pupils in 2016.

Nine photos of the South Tyneside teachers you’ve loved over the years

Hedworth Lane Primary School maintain good Ofsted with head teacher Claire Hutchinson. Photo credit: Stu Norton.

Hedworth Lane Primary School ‘extremely proud’ after Ofsted report

Pupils from Marsden Junior Mixed School at a 'Thank You' reception held in the Centurion restaurant, with teacher Marjorie Woodmass, right, waitress Linda Arnold and proprietor John Warcup. Class 2 decorated the restaurant for it's opening with Roman soldier figures and murals.

Can you spot your favourite South Tyneside teacher in these photos?

Year 6 students at Mowbray Junior School are pictured with head teacher Denise Todd in 2004. Can you spot anyone you know?

Is your favourite teacher among these photos from the early 2000s?

Children and staff from Sunshine Nursery and West Boldon Primary School

Nursery and school's paired reading programme deemed a success

Lynn Nixon with pupils from the school

South Shields teacher retires after almost four decades

These are the nation’s top 20 unsung heroes

Pupils from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Jarrow, pictured with headteacher Paul Craig and deputy headteacher Kate Bertram. Credit: SASS Media

Jarrow school filled with pride following 'Good' Ofsted rating

Marsden Primary School has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Photo: Google Maps.

Marsden Primary School maintains its ‘Good’ Ofsted ranking

Elijah playing at nursery

LIFE IS LOVELY: Elijah is off to a flying start at nursery

St Wilfrid’s RC College, South Shields.

‘Outstanding’ secondary school to host open evening for Year 6 pupils

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July

From left to right: Executive headteacher Marie Graham and head of school Anna Tumelty with pupils of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Jarrow.Credit: SASS Media

Ofsted praises school for ‘Outstanding’ leadership and pupil behaviour

Here’s what you can do if you fail your GCSE exams. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images) (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

How to resit your GCSE exams if you fail

Schools across England will face major disruption today as teachers strike over pay (Photo: Getty Images)

Back to school - teachers strikes finally over

Year 6 pupils are set to receive their SATs results this week - here’s what you need to know.

SATs 2023 results release date - what you need to know

Striking teachers from the National Education Union (NEU) hold a rally in Parliament Square on 5 July 2023 in London, United Kingdom. NEU members are striking to win a fully-funded, above-inflation pay rise for all educators. (photo by Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Teachers walk out for second day this week over pay

School teacher strikes: Every school in South Tyneside confirmed to close on strike days

School teacher strikes: Every school in South Tyneside confirmed to close

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