Dear Colleagues, Updates form the Team Update to Early Education and Childcare Statutory Guidance As you’ll know, DfE have now published an updated version of the early education and childcare statutory guidance. The new guidance is effective from 1 April 2025 and local authorities should continue using the version that came into […]
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We would like to invite all alliance schools to a short online demonstration of our online child development suite which supports schools with mental health and wellbeing. The demonstration will take place online on 17th March 2025 @ 3.45pm – 4.05pm. Please RSVP by emailing antony@thebugsgroup.com Two schools in Northumberland feature in
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Has your school signed up for The Big Walk and Wheel challenge yet? See attached flyer. Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge. It inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood and discover how these
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It’s that time of year again when we ask all schools to complete a Hands up Pupil Survey to see how pupils are travelling to school in Northumberland, your help in collecting this data is greatly appreciated. Please refer to the attached letter and instructions and if there is anything
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British Cycling – Level 1 Ride Leader Training Have you been wondering about taking part in a Ride Leader training course, if you or a member of staff at your school would like to take part or find out more, please complete this form or email tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk British Cycling Ride Leader Level 1 Course
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Friday 9th May – 10:00am~15:00pm – The Parks, North Shields, NE29 6TL. Navigating future pathways can be challenging, especially for young people with special educational needs or those exploring alternative routes to success. Future Focus is designed to provide clear, accessible information about regional opportunities. Schools and exhibitors can book by
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The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (03 March). The content is available here.
Each week Picture News explore a current news story through a ‘big question’ and engaging image, and email a ready-to-go PowerPoint for you to use for assemblies, displays or a morning activity. The resources embed British values, protected characteristics and support oracy in school.Request the next 4-packs, free of charge
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Wor Flags are running a competition for schools to design a flag for the Carabao Cup Final, with the three winning flags being produced and taken to Wembley: Full details are here.
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The Northumberland Integrated Sexual Health Service is gathering views on a campaign designed to help people make choices about what contraception they use. It’s hoped the campaign will also raise awareness around the different types of contraception available. Contraception is important because it can help prevent pregnancy and protect
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