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Ofsted plan to change grading is cautiously welcomed
HEADTEACHERS from the North East have cautiously welcomed plans by the new Ofsted leader which could affect how schools are judged.
Region's schools rule improvement tables
SCHOOLS in the region have dominated a list of the country's most improved secondaries, with one topping the table and two more being named in the top ten.
Sacriston family escape arson attack at home
Kaitlin Ord and her younger sister Abbie Wright had been left alone in their house for only 10 minutes when the property was targeted.
Children's author to carry torch
A well-known County Durham children's author has been chosen to be an Olympic torchbearer thanks to his charity runs.