Page summary - What school leaders need to know about the catch-up premium and the National Tutoring Programme, including funding amounts and how funding should be spent. Change made -... read more →
Unless exempt, in education settings where students in Year 7 and above are educated, including middle schools, face coverings should be worn by staff, visitors and students when moving around... read more →
The ESFA has made an initial payment in respect of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Schools Fund for those exceptional costs arising from Covid-19 and the partial re-opnieng of schools during the... read more →
The HSE published an Education eBulletin on 4 September, announcing its intention to carry out spot checks on schools. We understand that the HSE has contracted out these initial calls... read more →
A reminder that the DfE expect all schools to have a remote education plan in place by the end of this month: "Schools are expected to consider how to continue... read more →
Please can we remind Headteachers to circulate to staff the following details of an event aimed at explaining Qwell and its resources to teachers and teaching assistants. Qwell has been... read more →
Schools are reminded that there is a referral pathway for children and young people who are suffering from anxiety and other emotional health issues specifically related to the return to... read more →
We have now been given access to the latest DfE IT Kit scheme. This time, schools will be able to order the devices directly via the DfE, rather than through... read more →
You will be aware that unfortunately the number of Covid cases are increasing across Northumberland. This has already begun to impact on our school communities with 26 schools, to date,... read more →
Page summary - Actions for schools and further education colleges when using the NHS COVID-19 app in education settings.