Dear Senior Leaders, Please see attached a briefing document covering the topic of Senior Leader Workload and Welfare. There is also a video introduction on this LINK
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Dear Colleagues This month, I am being kept busy by a raft of Ofsted subject reports to summarise. The latest one, on music, was published last Thursday and will be included in the October summaries! My choice of ‘headline document’ this week is the DfE reading guidance aimed at helping schools to meet existing
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Please see attached information regarding the completion of the School Workforce Census along with a return spreadsheet. Please can you send your completed returns on 27 October.
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A further opportunity to attend a localised Senior Mental Health Lead (SMHL) Training course can be fully funded by DfE grant. 119 settings in Northumberland have already claimed their DfE SMHL training grant and over half of these used it to attend this localised training course. If you have not
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Northumberland Portage Service is delivering a National Portage Association Workshop at Blyth West Family Hub. 17th and 18th October 2023 and a half day follow up on 15th November 2023. The Course aims to develop: understanding of the Portage Principles and model of support the basic skills to deliver Portage under supervision the
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Dear Governors, Welcome to the Autumn Term and start of the new academic year! The date for our Autumn ‘virtual’ Briefing is Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 6:00pm – 7:30pm As usual the briefing will be recorded for those of you who cannot join us or wish to view at a date/time more convenient. This
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Extended Entitlement Engagement Events We will be holding two information sharing events on Wednesday 4th October of where we will cover timelines, funding, business support, workforce development etc. There will be some time for questions and a frequently asked questions document will be collated and shared. To attend, please complete the
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Celebrating its 30th year, British Science Week (BSW) is an annual programme of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) events and activities. The funding is for activities and events taking place between 8 and 17 March 2024. Applications are now open for the BSW Kick-Start Fund for Schools which aims
Hello Volunteers We currently have the following volunteer roles available: Blyth Resource Centre – Looking for volunteers to lead activities in pottery, allotment plant growing and bike maintenance and to go on bike rides with service users. Fire and Rescue – Looking for volunteers to support the cadet programme in term time
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The Historical Association North East invites you to join us for an exciting event on Thu Sep 28 2023 at 17:00 (BST). Immerse yourself in the rich history of the region at this in-person gathering. You can book a place here. Located at Huntingdon Place, Tynemouth, NE30 4RF, our event promises to
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The Field Studies Council Digital Hub contains a range of free resources for secondary schools – simply sign up to access. They are also offering free ‘teacher-taster’ days and residentials at their centres to boost knowledge and confidence, and to give teachers a taste of what we can offer their
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November Club is a professional theatre company creating exceptional and remarkable theatre in unusual places from our home in Northumberland. We’re passionate about supporting a flourishing, representative workforce for theatre in Northumberland and the North East, and our GROW Development Programme offers a range of opportunities for individuals at all stages of
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Dear Colleagues As we move through September and the sun continues to shine on a selected few of us, it is time for the weekly updates! The RAAC debacle continues – This week RAAC in schools is still very much in the news and there is an updated list of
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Provider Survey We need your help to improve and increase childcare in Northumberland to prepare for the extended entitlements 2024/25. We want to hear your views and experience of the childcare market and to know what support is available to you and what further support you need.From this we aim to
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We are writing to inform all headteachers and their governing bodies that all members of staff from the Northumberland County Council Education & Skills Service and Children’s Social Care who attend a school, academy or alternative provider will have with them their Northumberland County Council identity badge which is an
Do you want an additional staff member at no extra cost? Then Choices College may be able to help. We are a college hosted by the NHS in the Northumberland area. We have a young man who is a mature 17 year old and has experience of working with young
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You may wish to pass this on to families via your school newsletter: Visit National Trust online to claim a voucher for a free family pass that can be used on any one day up to Friday 20 October (excluding school half-term, though for most that’s after this date). You can get a pass
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FREE Music Project through Music Partnership North and The Royal Opera House. In person training from ROH artists, free resources including involvement in a live streaming workshop, culminating in a large-scale joint performance in the Civic Centre on 19th March. Music Partnership North, in conjunction with The Royal Opera House, are inviting you to take part
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Ramside Estates is proud to invite you to a concert by the social and educational hip hop group THE WORD to help inspire audiences about inspirational messages of mutual respect, anti-racism and tolerance. The concert involves a dynamic mix of rap song performances, use of original music videography and motivational
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Rise and Youth Sport Trust are delighted to invite you to join us at the 2023 Northumberland and Tyne & Wear Secondary PE Conference, taking place at Northumberland College, College Road, Ashington, NE63 9RG, from 9.00am – 3.15pm on Tuesday 17th October 2023. Here is the invite and booking link and agenda.
October is International Walk to School Month, why not take part this year and raise the profile of active travel and road safety at your school. Sign up here to let us know if you are intending to take part and to request resources, you can use our template (attached) to organise
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British Cycling Ride Leader Level One course @ The Sele First School Hexham, Northumberland Wednesday 4th October 8.45am – 5pm Participants will need to bring their own cycle and helmet and be confident on road cyclists, the course will give staff the skills and knowledge to take pupils out on led rides
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Dear Governors, Welcome to the Autumn Term and start of the new academic year! The date for our Autumn ‘virtual’ Briefing is Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 6:00pm – 7:30pm As usual the briefing will be recorded for those of you who cannot join us or wish to view at a date/time more convenient. This
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Dear Colleagues Happy new academic year – I do hope that the term has got off to a good start for you. You will be aware that your subscription now provides you with access to 2 EPRS toolkits – great for preparation professional development. I used the toolkit yesterday in
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Multilingual student class and school transition Thursday 02/05/24, 3:45-4:45pm Moving class and school can be a difficult enough experience when you are familiar with the language and have an established community around you. Imagine moving countries, switching language and education system all at the same time. This session will map out a cohesive
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Supporting Afghan pupils in Northumberland’s classrooms Wednesday 20/03/24, 3:45-4:45pm Do you know a Pashto- or Dari-speaking pupil? Northumberland schools continue to welcome a growing Afghan student population. Through conversation and exchange, the English as an Additional Language team will highlight best practice and useful resources for educational provision. Education and cultural background provided will support you to
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Supporting Ukrainian arrivals in Northumberland’s schools Thursday 08/02/24, 3:45-4:45pm Northumberland has seen the recent arrival of a Ukrainian refugee cohort spanning all key stages. Through continued uncertainty, these often-isolated learners face unique challenges. This stand-alone interactive training session will provide educational and cultural background, informed by our Ukrainian colleagues. Alongside guiding principles for Ukrainian refugee student provision, you will have the opportunity to
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English as an Additional Language alongside SEND Thursday 25/01/24, 3:00 – 4:30pm To establish EAL as an additional need, which can be differentiated from SEND. We will examine several case studies from our own practice, where both EAL and SEND have been present. Following second language acquisition research, we will explore the importance of home languages
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Healing Classrooms in Northumberland, International Rescue Committee Thursdays 09/11/23, 16/11/23 and 23/11/23. 4:00 – 5:30pm The International Rescue Committee is delighted to offer our free training programme to educators in Northumberland. What is the Healing Classrooms programme? Crises, conflict and displacement have a direct and profound impact on the physical integrity, well-being and learning ability of refugee children and young
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Multilingual Learners in the Early Years Wednesday13/03/24, 5:30-6:30pm What does learning a second language look like for a toddler? How can we support their bilingual development in the earliest stages? This session will explore usual multilingual development for our youngest learners. Together, we will look at practical approaches and ideas that
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