As discussed at the locality heads meeting on 24 September the dashboard showing cases of COVID-19 down toward level is available here. Introductory notes will appear first, scroll down and on the right hand side towards the bottom is the link to the maps/graphs/statistics.
Hello! We are pleased to offer our BRAND NEW virtual lessons to you and your class! Discover more about your local zoo from the comfort of your classroom, our workshops include: – Mindfulness with the lemurs; – Habitats and Adaptations; – Conservation and You; As well as others. Each of our workshops meets current curriculum …
Dear Colleagues, Autumn Term 2020-21 Headcount (School360 Users) Headcount day is Thursday 1st October. If you have not already done so, please login to your school360 accounts and complete the headcount form in 2020-2021 > Autumn 2020-21 folder. If you require a password reset, please contact Sophie Downing. Deadline for submission is Friday 2nd October. …
Please follow this link to view a Guide to Headteacher Appraisal.
Dear Colleagues, Covid-19 – Guide for Parents and Carers Please find attached a useful resource to use with parents to manage Covid in your setting. Virtual Network/Moderation Events The following virtual events are taking place this half term for those wanting to register for a place. 29.09.2020 Early Years Practice & Provision Schools Network – …
Dear Colleagues, Following the good response from schools to the Children’s Services survey in March 2020, regarding SEN building adaptations, we would like to establish a database of adaptations to Northumberland schools that will be updated annually. Please find details for this annual return (2020-2021) here. This will help us to gather important information to …
Page summary – How schools can hire teachers who are not UK or Irish nationals and get help using a Department for Education (DfE) programme.
Page summary – A summary of attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March and early years settings since Thursday 16 April 2020.
Page summary – What all schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term. Change made – Updated the section on managing confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and what to do if a pupil is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Page summary – What childcare services early years settings, childminders and local authorities need to provide during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made – Updated the section on managing confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and what to do if a child is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Further to our post in last weeks’ edition of the E-courier (15/09/2020), could those Chairs and Vice Chairs who have yet to book onto one of our upcoming Briefings please check your emails to ensure you have received your Google Form for completion. If not, please contact us via the Governor Training mailbox: governortraining@northumberland.gov.uk and we will …
Reminder: Chairs’ and Vice Chairs’ Briefings – Autumn Term 2020, Booking Form Read More »
Page summary – How local authority-maintained schools and maintained nurseries can set up or review their complaints procedures. Change made – Updated ‘Handling complaints during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak’ section.
Page summary – What all special schools and other specialist settings will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term to support the return of children and young people with special education needs and disability (SEND). Change made – Amended the information on risk assessments for those with …
Guidance for full opening: special schools and other specialist settings Read More »
In light of the Covid environment it is envisaged that this terms School Improvement Partner visit will be completed virtually. The aims for the visit are that they will support head teachers, inform governors and champion the children. On site visits are possible however they should only be undertaken where there is a very compelling …
School Improvement Partner Report Format for the Autumn Term Read More »
Please find attached a poster for waiting areas and team rooms.
As you know, the magazine is unable to be printed right now, but hopefully it will be back to print next issue. As we start the new autumn term, please can you share this link to the digital summer holiday magazine to share with families The magazine provides endless ideas to help parents keep their children busy, …
Families Newcastle Gateshead Magazine -for Families in Northumberland Read More »
Please note that should you need to make the decision to close your school as a result of COVID-19 infection, you should inform the County Council in the same way as for any school closure i.e. send an email to school.closures@northumberland.gov.uk at the earliest opportunity after the decision to close has been made, providing detail on when the …
Informing Northumberland County Council of School Closures due to COVID-19 Read More »
Please note that the format for recording a racist incident has changed slightly this academic year. The new link can be found here. Please also bookmark the Safe from Discrimination section of the Northumberland Education web site. The link is also available there.
The Primary School Improvement Team is delighted to announce a unique training opportunity with Caroline Bilton. Caroline is the Deputy Headteacher at Cragside C of E Primary School in Cramlington. Currently, she is on secondment with the Education Endowment Foundation and is the co-author of the updated EEF ‘Improving Literacy at KS1’ guidance report. She has kindly agreed to provide …
QWELL is now live in Northumberland, and available to support staff in schools with emotional health and wellbeing. To learn more about QWELL and the support it provides you can attend one of our ‘Introduction to QWELL’ sessions which are being held on the following dates: Tuesday 22nd September, 4:00pm – 5:00pm Thursday 24th September, 4:00pm …
Alongside our local authority public health colleagues, we have updated the support and guidance for schools and settings which is recorded in the attached flow chart. It explains what to do for symptomatic and confirmed Covid 19 cases and also includes support for responding to any other queries you may have. The first task for …
Page summary – Guidance for schools and further education (FE) providers on the initial supply of coronavirus (COVID-19) home testing kits for pupils, teachers and staff. Change made – Updated information on ordering test kits and clarification of wording for different age group test use.
Page summary – What school leaders, teachers and school staff need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made – Added ‘Responsibility for autumn exams’. This includes information about the DfE exams support service about paying for exam fees, booking alternative sites and booking exam invigilation.
Page summary – What all schools will need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak from the start of the autumn term. Change made – Added updated version of ‘What to do if a pupil is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)’
Page summary – What childcare services early years settings, childminders and local authorities need to provide during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made – Added updated version of ‘What to do if a child is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)’.
Page summary – Guidance for schools and local authorities on school meals arrangements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made – Updated the guidance on the temporary extension of free school meals eligibility to NRPF groups. This update removes references to the Covid Summer Food Fund and COVID-19 specific terminology.
The DfE have updated the guidance in relation to this scheme and have now made it possible for local authorities to gift the devices allocated to them for this cohort of children to schools. Northumberland have decided this is the most sensible thing to do. We have some further devices to distribute and will be …
Update on DfE scheme for devices for children open to social work and care leavers Read More »
The following information was posted on a national headteachers forum by a Head who received a call from an HSE Inspector.
Background Schools were informed before the end of the Summer Term, that the staff absence insurance schemes would be reinstated with effect from 1 September 2020. Making a Claim The 2020/21 Claim Form for the Teachers Scheme is available HERE The 2020/21 Claim Form for the Support Staff Scheme is available HERE Claim forms should …
Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit in Morpeth currently has a limited number of vacant places available for pupils from Year 2 to Year 9. If you are interested in commissioning a place or would like more information about the PRU – virtual tours and visits can be made upon request. Any queries about placements, referrals or …
Placement Availability at Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit Read More »
