Fraud risk alert
Please see attached national fraud alert relating to a fraud which hit a LA school this year.
December 2023
Health Improvement Training (HIT) Programme
Please find details of our training courses below. All courses are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise stated. Please also see the attached document which gives further details on all of our courses. Please feel free to forward this email to any of your contacts who you think would be
Health Improvement Training (HIT) Programme Read More »
Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, 🎄Updates from the Team A Christmas message from the Early Years Team Please see the attached message. Directors Update Please find letter and annual report attached from the Director of Education, SEND & Skills. Wizard will change in the new year! This is in order to be ready to check the
Early Years Update Read More »
Schools Go Smarter Newsletter Autumn Term 2023
Here is the latest Schools Go Smarter newsletter, please contact tracy.aitken@northumberland for any further information.
Schools Go Smarter Newsletter Autumn Term 2023 Read More »
Sporadic DfE Updates
The DfE provide sporadic email updates for school leaders, “to keep you updated on key education issues”. Those emails will be copied and pasted onto this page. The latest update was 19 December. You can sign up to receive the updates direct to your inbox by completing this form.
Sporadic DfE Updates Read More »
Just Ignore it: Anti-Racism film created by young people in Hull
Youth Aspire Connect has worked with young people in Hull to create an animation based on their real life experiences of racism and racial prejudice. These are true stories that have affected everyone who took part. Here is the film. It is suitable for all ages. The children and young people
Just Ignore it: Anti-Racism film created by young people in Hull Read More »
Draft Gender Questioning Children Guidance published by DfE
The long awaited draft non-statutory guidance for schools ‘Gender Questioning Children‘ was published today (19th December 2023). It is now open for a consultation period until 12th March. The document contains statements such as ‘ There is no general duty to allow a child to ‘social transition’, which may lead to some confusion
Draft Gender Questioning Children Guidance published by DfE Read More »
Safer in Education Newsletter
Please find attached issue 2 of the Safer in Education newsletter that includes the sections: Safe to Learn for Designated Safeguarding Leads Learn Achieve Celebrate for Designated Teachers Attendance Matters for school attendance leads The SWAY version is available at this link: Safer in Education December 2023 A pdf version is
Safer in Education Newsletter Read More »
Paul Dix Virtual Keynote and Conference Save the Date
Please see attached with information for a virtual keynote with Paul Dix and save the date for Relationships Still Matter Conference.
Paul Dix Virtual Keynote and Conference Save the Date Read More »
Kooth is STILL here over the Christmas period
With the winter break fast approaching, at Kooth Digital Health we appreciate there will be some young people who may struggle during the holidays without the access to the daily pastoral support, trusted adults, and friends that the school community provides. Equally, seasonal illness and the closure of many services
Kooth is STILL here over the Christmas period Read More »
Are you considering how to improve your primary school’s approach to teaching science?
The new EEF guidance report – Improving Primary Science is available here now: Shotton Hall research School are running a FREE one hour webinar on Monday 15th January (4pm – 5pm) with Louise Brooks and Alicia McKenna will support you with implementing this guidance in your schools and classrooms. The session will cover the
Are you considering how to improve your primary school’s approach to teaching science? Read More »
HRBQ Deadline Extended until the end of January
Northumberland Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire (HRBQ) 2023 – There is still time to sign up ! – don’t miss out on taking part. Click on the link below to register your school. Northumberland County Council’s Public Health Team are delighted to offer schools the opportunity to participate in the Health-Related
HRBQ Deadline Extended until the end of January Read More »
Christmas Message from David Street, Director of Education, SEND & Skills
Please see attached here, a Christmas message from David Street along with the Annual Report for Education, SEND and Skills for the academic year 22-23 here.
Christmas Message from David Street, Director of Education, SEND & Skills Read More »
Education Policy and Research Service December 2023
Dear Colleagues I am pleased to bring you the final batch of summaries for the term. There is something of an inspection focus this month, with the publication of the Ofsted annual report and the commentary by the outgoing Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman. Due to the amount of important content,
Education Policy and Research Service December 2023 Read More »
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 13 December 2023
Dear Subscribers I am pleased to bring you the final updates before the Christmas break. We will also be publishing the summaries today – highlights include the Annual Inspection report, a report from the National Education Union putting forward an alternative vision for school inspection, and a report looking at
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 13 December 2023 Read More »
Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Wizard will be changing in the New Year! Next week we will be publishing new guidance to help you navigate the system to check eligibility for the new entitlements from April 2024 including 15 hours for working parents of 2-year-olds and EYPP for all funded children.
Early Years Update Read More »
Regeneration Investment Team Funding e-Bulletin – 12 December 2023
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’
Regeneration Investment Team Funding e-Bulletin – 12 December 2023 Read More »
Important – Forms submitted to the Health and Safety Team via ANVIL
Important – Forms submitted to the Health and Safety Team via ANVIL between 29 November and 7 December 2023 Could schools in the Health and Safety SLA please note the content of this notice in respect of a technical issue with ANVIL.
Important – Forms submitted to the Health and Safety Team via ANVIL Read More »
Education Policy and Research Service – November’s Top 3 Downloads
To help you make the most of your Education Policy and Research Servicesubscription here are last month’s highlights, our subscribers’ topthree most popular downloads from November’s summaries. 1) EPRS 23/24 28: The influence of headteachers on their schools(Education Policy Institute) This report from the Education Policy Institute explores the impact
Education Policy and Research Service – November’s Top 3 Downloads Read More »
Early Literacy Webinars
Join Newcastle Research School and St Michaels English Hub for a series of free webinars focusing on early literacy. Full details are here.
Early Literacy Webinars Read More »
North East Cultural Learning Fund
The North East Cultural Learning Fund (formerly known as the Culture Bridge North East Fund) provides grants of up to £2,000 to support collaborations between education and youth settings, arts practitioners and cultural organisations anywhere in the North East. Previous awards have included school trips to museums, galleries and theatres, as well as direct
North East Cultural Learning Fund Read More »
Northumberland – Kooth and Qwell December Newsletter – Education Staff
Hello and welcome to Kooth’s and Qwell’s December newsletter for education staff. We hope you’re well and are looking forward to a restful break over the Christmas season! Thank you for all your support in helping us raise awareness of Kooth this year. So far this year, more than 130,000 children and young people have signed up
Northumberland – Kooth and Qwell December Newsletter – Education Staff Read More »
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 6 December 2023
Dear Subscribers In this penultimate week of the autumn term, I am pleased to bring you the latest round up from the world of education. The December summaries will be published next week before schools break up. I begin with the youngest education phase – a big announcement on the
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 6 December 2023 Read More »
Sporadic DfE Updates – 4 December
The DfE provide sporadic email updates for school leaders, “to keep you updated on key education issues”. Those emails will be copied and pasted onto this page. The latest update was 4 December. You can sign up to receive the updates direct to your inbox by completing this form.
Sporadic DfE Updates – 4 December Read More »
Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team National Wraparound The national wraparound childcare programme is part of the childcare reforms announced at the 2023 Spring Budget. The government’s ambition is that by 2026, all parents and carers of primary school-aged children who need it will be able to access term time
Early Years Update Read More »
Northumberland Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire (HRBQ) 2023
The survey is live – Northumberland Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire (HRBQ) 2023 – There is still time to sign up ! – don’t miss out on taking part Northumberland County Council’s Public Health Team are delighted to offer schools the opportunity to participate in the Health-Related Behaviour Questionnaire (HRBQ). This
Northumberland Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire (HRBQ) 2023 Read More »
SOCIAL MOBILITY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP (SMBP)
SMBP Work Insight and Skills Experience 2024 Calling all Year 12 and 13 students in Northumberland ! The award-winning Social Mobility Business Partnership is running its Northumberland Work Insight & Skills Experience 22nd – 26th July 2024 for students aged 16 – 18. Further information is available HERE If your
SOCIAL MOBILITY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP (SMBP) Read More »
WWF Environmental Leaders programme
FAO Heads of Sixth Form WWF is funding trailblazer places for Environmental Leaders – see attached – they are looking for 15 colleges or sixth form colleges to work with them to develop the resources for the programme. Lizzie Lunn – North East Programme Manager for the North East &
WWF Environmental Leaders programme Read More »
FREE Hotpod Yoga Session
Dear Headteacher Hotpod yoga in Morpeth are kindly offering staff in Northumberland schools a free class over the festive period to support with well-being after a long and challenging term. Please see attached a voucher which can be distributed to all members of staff.
FREE Hotpod Yoga Session Read More »