Dear Colleagues, Padlet We have created a Padlet for all things Early Years Funding. Click here to view. Changes to Communication We are currently reviewing the way we communicate with Providers. We will keep you up-to-date with any changes in the frequency of updates etc. Look out for polls and mini consultations as... read more →
Dec
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Dec
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As you know, the above policy was reviewed and issued to schools via the e-courier in July this year. Since this date, the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit have issued new guidance to Local Authorities in relation to the administration of non-prescription (over the counter) medication within schools,... read more →
Dec
03
The Knife Angel will be situated near performance square (next to Sage Gateshead) throughout the month of February 2020. During the time it is here there will be educational talks from various organisations in relation to knife crime and county lines aimed at young people in year groups 7-9 from... read more →
Dec
03
Dear Colleagues, On Friday 17th January 2020 you are invited to attend our Literature Works headteacher and English subject leader meeting at Westgate College, Main Hall. Literature Works in the North East is a highly successful language comprehension strategy that benefits the whole school. Further information can be found here and here. If... read more →
Dec
03
For schools in Northumberland on the theme: ‘Standing Together’ 27 January is the day for everyone to remember the six million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust, and the millions of other people including people persecuted for being disabled, for their religious or political beliefs or their ethnic origin or... read more →
Nov
26
Over the past two weeks, the North East Health Protection Team has seen a substantial increase in calls from schools about winter illnesses such as diarrhoea/vomiting and flu-like illness. There have been increases across the whole region and, although the types of illnesses that are being reported are what we... read more →
Nov
26
A handy NHS app for mobile phones allows parents and carers to access advice and information to help look after their children’s health. The free app is designed for parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years and is available for download on mobile phones on Google Play or Apple’s App... read more →
Nov
26
Dear Colleagues, Key Dates Spring Term 2019-20 Please click here for key dates for Spring Term 2019-20. Monthly Payments A monthly payment option will be available to PVI providers from Spring. As spring is a short term and there are 3 months for payments, the first 2 months will be... read more →
Nov
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In previous years, Northumberland County Council has consulted on its approach to the introduction of the National Funding Formula (NFF) in Northumberland, following discussions at Schools Forum. Feedback from consultation has consistently been to move NFF values in a phased or gradual approach, reflecting the fact that historically Northumberland has maintained... read more →
Nov
26
Are you a school that excels in promoting an inclusive ethos and advance the growth of mutual understanding, especially on the grounds of religion and ethnicity? If so you may wish to apply for the 2020 Inclusivity Award, which rewards schools that work hardest to promote these aims. The annual Inclusivity Award is now... read more →