The DfE has published its latest Governance Update. It contains important information relating to governance in maintained schools and academy trusts in England including: a DfE governance research project; funding factsheet for governors and trustees; financial planning training; workload reduction support; and careers guidance for young people. We would encourage governors... read more →
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To support educators for Safer Internet Day 2020, the UK Safer Internet Centre has created a range of new educational resources.Safer Internet Day 2020 will be celebrated globally on Tuesday 11 February 2020 with the slogan ‘Together for a better internet’, with a specific focus in the UK on how young people manage their... read more →
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The DfE has published new guidance for school leaders to help them manage school security. The guidance includes practical advice on policies and plans and sets out relevant legislation. Click here for more information.
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Invitation to Northumberland Senior Mental Health Leads in School Conference - Friday 29th November 2019 We have some additional places available at our Conference on mental health/emotional health and wellbeing in schools. The Conference is now being opened up to Governors, and other staff within your school who will be... read more →
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Dear Colleagues, 30 Hours for Spring Term Please ensure you are reminding parents to apply ASAP to receive their code before the cut-off date (31/12/2019). Please validate 30 hour codes and check Date of Birth eligibility before offering a child a place. You can find some useful communication tools here. Please check your '30hr... read more →
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Please note the final call for the Headteacher SEND conference taking place at Linden Hall Hotel on 5th December. The booking will close next Tuesday 19th November. Details and booking form can be accessed here. A full agenda will be circulated to delegates at least one week ahead of the event.
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Three SIMS Roadshows are scheduled for November. The aim of the Roadshow is to bring you up to date with what is happening with: SIMS TeamSIMS software updatesDemonstrate examples of best practice Please click here for further information and how to book your place.
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Click here and here for key documentation from the Autumn 19 First, Primary and Middle school headteacher briefings.
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You will find the updated referral process and pathway for Children's Centre services on the NCC website under 'Children's Centres' but for ease, please refer to the links below: Prevention and Intervention Pathway Request form for Children’s Centre Service
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The Safety Seymour Villains competition with The Primary Times is now live and will run until 30th November 2019. Safety Seymour keeps us safe by fighting off the evil villain, Carbon Monoxide (CO), but he needs help tracking it down. Northern Gas Networks is challenging primary school children - aged 5 to 11... read more →