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Alternative Provision In Northumberland Survey

Dear Colleague, The purpose of this survey is to establish an understanding of current and future needs for alternative provision beyond the mainstream and specialist offer of schools in Northumberland. This will then be used to determine deficits in current provision with a view to shaping provision in the future. […]

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Relationships Still Matter Conference – 24.04.24

For SMHLs, DTs, DSLs, SENDCos and Headteachers.  At our Relationships Matter conference last year schools all over Northumberland were inspired to begin or further develop their relational approaches and trauma-informed practices.  This year we are even more excited to be joined by Paul Dix, author of “When The Adults Change”

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Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 13 March 2024

Dear Subscribers I am pleased to bring you the weekly updates! Last week, the Education secretary, Gillian Keegan, and the new Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver both addressed the Association of School and College Leaders annual conference. Gillian Keegan highlighted several ways in which she says the government has listened

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Early Years Update

Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Recruitment Financial Incentive  Northumberland are one of 20 LA’s selected to offer the DfE Financial Incentive Pilot. If you missed the information that went out, please see attached for more details, eligibility criteria and how to apply.  To help maximise your recruitment opportunities you

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News alert: Local School Nature Grants Programme Accepting Applications for First 2024 Funding Round

Learning Through Landscapes is offering outdoor learning training sessions and nature equipment for nurseries, schools, and other early learning providers to promote outdoor learning for children. The Local School Nature Grants Scheme will provide a two-hour outdoor learning training session, along with an assortment of equipment up to the value

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Still time to get involved in the North East Festival of Languages

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of languages, culture, and creativity!  This year’s festival is jam-packed with FREE events, activities and resources designed to ignite the curiosity of children and young minds in schools and communities, as well as offering resources for educators and activities for adults and

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Early Years Update

Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Key Dates Summer Term 2023-24  Please find attached the key dates for Summer 2023-24.  Funded Level 3 SENCo qualification – applications ending soon!! If you haven’t already utilised the FREE Level 3 SENCo training through Best Practice Network, please consider it now. The funding is ending, and

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Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 6 March 2024

Dear Subscribers The weeks fly past, and it is already time for the next set of weekly updates. The March summaries are well underway with reports on careers, Post 16, and extracurricular activities. There is also a new report from the National Literacy Trust about writing for enjoyment which I

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Education Policy and Research Service – February’s Top 3 Downloads

To help you make the most of your Education Policy and Research Servicesubscription here are last month’s highlights, our subscribers’ topthree most popular downloads from February’s summaries. 1) EPRS 23/24 52: Selective Comprehensives 2024: The Social Compositionof Top Comprehensive Schools (The Sutton Trust) This is the latest in a series

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Regeneration Investment Team Funding e-Bulletin – 5 March 2024

Please find attached the regular monthly funding ebulletin from the Regeneration Investment Team covering the latest external funding opportunities. You may forward this to colleagues who you think may be interested in future announcements, they can then use the ‘QR Code or link to subscribe to the Regeneration Programmes Investment Funding e-Bulletin’

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Northumberland – Kooth and Qwell – Local Services – March Newsletter

Welcome to Kooth and Qwell’s March newsletter for local services. We hope you’re keeping well! We offer 24/7 instant access to anonymous and personalised mental health support for you and people in your community.A recent survey conducted amongst young people using Kooth showed that: Take a look at our promotion hub for charities and social care for our

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Level 3 Forest School qualification

Adventure Training North East are offering level 3 Forest School courses, starting in April. The 9 day course includes all relevant training and practical assessment. Previous participants from Northumberland schools have said: “I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this course. The supportive and knowledgeable instructors have provided me with a wealth of

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Leeds Beckett University – Guide to Addressing Emotionally Based School Avoidance

There are many reasons why formerly happy pupils may start avoiding education. Some may feel that the pressure put upon them in the educational sphere, is too much to handle. For others changes in their home lives may prevent them from attending school. Equally important are changes in the social

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Early Years Update

Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team SPR 2023-24 2nd Headcount  If you require a 2nd headcount form for funded 2 year olds who have; started accessing funding with you, or have increased their hours since full headcount, please email sophie.downing@northumberland.gov.uk by Friday 1st March 2024  Virtual Inclusion drop-in Your Early Years Inclusion Consultants Pauline and Amy

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REMINDER – Services to Schools SLA 2024/25 Portal is Open

A reminder that the Services to Schools SLA portal, available at : https://sla.northumberland.gov.uk/default.aspx, is very much open for business to enable schools to record their service requirements for council services for 2024/24.  While individual service deadlines will be down to the discretion of Service Managers and contacts, can I ask that wherever possible, schools record

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School Budget Share (Dedicated School Grant) 2024-25

Following consultation with Schools Forum, please find attached a document containing the 2024/25 Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget shares for the year from April 2024 to March 2025.  The document is in the order of your 4-digit Department for Education number. A covering letter providing some background information is also provided.  In addition to the

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