Following last month’s successful Headteachers’ conference, the presentation materials from the respective workshops are now available below. The workshops covered the following areas: Primary Assessment and Progress Key Developments in Primary Numeracy & Literacy SEND - New National Expectations Vulnerable Learners Making Best Use of the Apprenticeship Levy Structures and... read more →
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I am writing to clarify the process when Looked After Children (LAC) with Special Educational Needs (SEN) are placed by other local authorities in Northumberland schools. I understand that historically, individual Northumberland schools have been contacting other local authorities directly in order to arrange payment for LAC with SEN who... read more →
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For the attention of: All schools purchasing NCC's HR services from September 2017 Over recent weeks the HR team have been visiting schools buying into the SLA from September. If you have not been contacted by the end of term we will be in touch at the start of the... read more →
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We have collected a wide range of good news stories from schools across the county here. Please share with your school community as you see fit. Thank you to all of the schools that contributed, and we hope that more schools will provide us with their success stories next... read more →
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_Dear Colleagues, Thank you for all your dedication, support and hard work towards the Early Years agenda in Northumberland this past academic year! The Early Years Team hope you have a wonderful summer break!
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Thank you to all the schools who have already signed up to Make Your Mark. Make Your Mark, the UK’s largest youth consultation runs again this year from Summer 2017 until October. Last year across Northumberland nearly 7000 young people aged 11-18 took part - our highest ever! Take a... read more →
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Are you interested in exploring bar modelling to develop pupils' understanding of mathematical concepts? Then have a look at this exciting and interesting opportunity from one of the teaching schools in our alliance. For further details see attached flyer.
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Dear colleagues We would like to offer school staff the opportunity to attend a workshop session next term to find out how to get involved in the Modeshift STARS accreditation scheme. STARS is a national sustainable travel accreditation scheme which we are now using in Northumberland, https://modeshiftstars.org/ Sessions would cover getting... read more →
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The Department for Education has updated its guidance document on use of AEDS in schools and how schools can buy, install and maintain an automated external defibrillator (update relates to new purchasing arrangements). Please click here to access guidance.
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Open Days will be held at the Lindisfarne Middle School site on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 September between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. when surplus school equipment, storage and furniture will be available to view and take away. Those wishing to take items must arrange their own transportation. Further information will be... read more →