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The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (16 April). The content is available here.

Looking for a programme that supports pupils to develop leadership and character through social action projects in their local communities? “The AYLA gave the children a comprehensive understanding of community. Pupils were empowered to engage with people and develop self confidence in speaking with members of the community… our pupils […]

The International Rescue Committee are offering a free, online teacher training programme: Healing Classrooms. This course is designed to help teachers support refugee and asylum-seeking pupils and is made up of 3x 1.5 hour, online sessions. The training also counts towards Schools of Sanctuary accreditation if your schools is on that journey. If your […]

Psychological Services is teaming up with Emotion Coaching UK to offer a 2 day free training course that will enable participants to become accredited practitioners. Emotion Coaching is based on the principle that nurturing and emotionally supportive relationships provide optimal contexts for the promotion of children’s outcomes and resilience.This is […]

Please see a link here to TechNExt Schools Challenge. TechNExt Schools Challenge will engage north east school children aged 9 to 13 in tech and with tech employers in the region. The expression of interest is now open via the hyperlink.

The “I Am Because We Are” conference is suitable for years 8, 9 and 10. It takes place in Newcastle upon Tyne on 15 July 2024. For further details click here.

Welcome to Kooth and Qwell’s April newsletter for local services. We hope you’re keeping well! Last year the NSPCC reported a 10% increase in young people receiving counselling support for exam stress.  And our own data shows that almost 20% of young people visiting Kooth seek help about school/ college issues or exam stress. […]

Please find attached details of a 2-day face-to-face Youth Mental Health First Aid training course being delivered by Natnaree Kaewhin on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th May 2024, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on both days, at Cramlington Town Council Offices, 27/28 Bamburgh House, Manor Walks, Cramlington, NE23 6UT. Places on […]

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’ […]

A new subject report on the quality of English in primary and secondary schools in England. In summary, the research found that the teaching of reading in schools has improved significantly since the introduction of the phonics screening check. However, the curriculums for written and spoken language are less effective.. You can read […]

A webinar explaining Oftsed’s approach to inspecting small primary (and first) schools. Panellists were Lee Owston, National Director, Education; Richard Kueh, Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education; Di Mullan, Senior His Majesty’s Inspector (HMI), East Midlands and Claire Jones HMI, Specialist Adviser, Policy, Quality and Training. You can watch the webinar […]

A new choir just for busy adults who work in Northumberland’s schools.  For more information please see the flyer attached and information here, or email northumberlandtc@gmail.com.

Grants of £1,200 are still available to access continuing professional development (CPD) for your school or college’s mental health lead. If you haven’t already done so, claim your grant this term and join the 15,000 schools and colleges that have already accessed a DfE quality assured senior mental health lead course. The […]

Dear Subscribers Welcome to our last set of weekly updates before Easter! The next set will be out in the week beginning 15th April.   In a recent update, I mentioned Ofsted’s Big Listen, a major consultation launched in the wake of the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. A children’s version of […]

For all professionals in schools, including Designated Safeguarding Leads, Designated Teachers and Attendance Leads. Dear Colleagues,  Please find attached Issue 4 of the Safer in Education newsletter. Safer In Education Welcome to Issue 4 of the Safer in Education newsletter, brought to you by the Virtual School Service on behalf […]