May 2025

North East Ambition Primary Careers Conference – Friday 4 July

The North East Ambition Primary Team are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Summer Primary Careers Conference at Sunderland College, Bede Campus on Friday 4 July. The conference will bring together primary school careers leaders from across the region to share best practice, look ahead to the future, and consider ways to demonstrate and […]

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Level 3 Forest School qualification

Adventure Training North East are offering a 9 day level 3 Forest School course endorsed by the Forest School Association. See what previous candidates from Northumberland schools have said: “Wow! What an experience, thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Caroline and Colette are inspirational leaders.’ AS, Bridges Nursery, Newcastle.‘I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend

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Creating Standing Out Early Years – With an Early Writing Focus – Shonette Bason

We are thrilled to welcome Shonette Bason, the nationally renowned Early Years expert (widely known as the “Dough Disco Lady”), who will be leading an engaging and thought-provoking evening at Sele First School. Session topic: Creating Standing Out Early Years – With an Early Writing Focus We’re also pleased to offer a special

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eSchools Website: DfE Tracker Introductory Session

Thursday 26th June, 3.45pm, online. Those of you who already have, or are considering moving to an eSchools website may be interested in joining this introductory session to help you get started with your DfE website compliance tracker, which will be available for use shortly. The DfE Compliance Tracker gives you

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Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme

Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme Please find details of our training courses below together with the attached document which gives further details on all of our courses which are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise stated. Please feel free to forward this email to any of your contacts who you

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Early Years Update

Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Northumberland Family Services Directory https://northumberlandeducation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Family-Services-Directory-guidance-Pdf-2.pdf Many providers hold a Carescheme on the above directory setting out their childcare offer. Thank you to all who have recently updated or created a new scheme. Northumberland FSD Provider Careschemes are used widely by parent/carers and professional organisations

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Free Tree Packs for Northumberland Schools and Communities – Apply Now

We’re pleased to offer free tree packs to schools and community groups across Northumberland, to support tree equity and bring people together through nature. Why apply? How to apply: If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you, please do share it with a colleague or group who might benefit – we’d love to reach

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HAF – Holiday Activities Platform

Support Needed: Help Us Distribute Summer HAF Vouchers  We need your support to help distribute Summer HAF vouchers to families eligible for benefit-related free school meals through the HolidayActivities platform.  The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, funded by the Department for Education, provides free activities and healthy meals to

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FULLY FUNDED places on The Difference Inclusive Leadership Course are NOW OPEN. 

If you would like to place a leader on the Inclusive Leadership Course – complete THIS short application form by Friday 12th July. The usual cost for schools is £2650 per leader – we are very grateful to the North East Combined Authority for their continued partnership. The Inclusive Leadership Course equips leaders to

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Places available on training courses taking place week beginning 2nd June 2025

Please note that due to staff annual leave the sign-up for these courses closes earlier than normal on Friday 23rd May 2025 at 12.00 noon. Alcohol Awareness, Making Every Contact Count  This training will give participants an understanding of alcohol units and the current recommended guidelines, as well as an awareness of the

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H&S Training – Management of School Buildings for School Leaders

(This course is mandatory for Headteachers in Community/VC schools and the PRU) Specifically designed for Headteachers and other staff who support them to manage school premises.  This concise 45 minute course will help you to fulfil your legal responsibilities as a duty holder, ensuring a safe and compliant school environment. 

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Reminder: Driving at Work Questionnaire (Community/VC schools and PRU only)

Thanks to those schools which have completed the questionnaire.  If you haven’t yet submitted your response, could Headteachers please arrange for this to be completed by the deadline of Friday 16 May.   Even if you don’t own, hire or lease a school passenger carrying vehicle, please complete the questionnaire so we

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You’re Invited: Turning the Pages Together – Free Reading Conference!

We are thrilled to invite you to our FREE ‘Turning the Pages Together’ reading conference, taking place on Friday 16th May! Join us for an inspiring day all about reading, with a fantastic line-up of expert speakers including @kashleyenglish, @RuddickRichard, @jonnybid, @ReadingExplorer, and @NcleRSN. From research to classroom practice, this is a brilliant opportunity to explore new ideas, deepen

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Royal Institution’s Science in Schools Annual Grant Scheme Opens for UK Applications

Find out more about R.I. Science in Schools HERE. Fully funded school visits worth £800 are offered for students, teachers, and families to experience a Royal Institution Science in Schools day. To be eligible, applicants need to be: Priority will be given to schools in disadvantaged areas, with a low IDACI rank

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