RISE stands for Regional improvement for standards and excellence and, “aims to break the link between young people’s backgrounds and their future success”. RISE will operate at 2 levels: The RISE Attendance and Behaviour (A&B) Hubs Programme offers schools practical, school-led support to improve attendance and behaviour. 36 further hubs (57 in […]
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The UK Health Agency have provided guidance for school leaders as we move into winter. The advice is available here.
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Please see attached document with information regarding school closure due to adverse weather conditions.
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My name is Dionne Smith and I work for NECA Gambling Services in the Empowering Youth Programme. Our Gambling Harm Prevention and Education team deliver training and awareness sessions to young people from 10-25 years old, professionals, parents and carers; raising awareness around gambling related harms that young people may
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Online Safety Useful tips to share with parents, especially with the run up to Christmas; https://www.getsafeonline.org/onlinebuying https://www.getsafeonline.org/checkawebsite https://www.getsafeonline.org/purchasescams Publishing Your Fee Policy – Are You Ready? Childcare providers must publish their fee policies online by January 2026, including the costs of chargeable extras and
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We are now taking bookings for our outdoor mental health and wellbeing courses. Our Forest Bathing training level 1, 2 and 3 courses take place in County Durham. For information and bookings please see our website: https://oases.org.uk/for-schools/training/course-accredited-courses
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We are now taking bookings for our popular Beach School training. Our Level 3 Coastal School Leader course takes place in Blyth. For information and bookings please see our website: https://oases.org.uk/for-schools/training/course-accredited-courses
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We are now taking bookings for our popular Forest School training. Our Level 2 and 3 courses take place in County Durham. For information and bookings please see our website: https://oases.org.uk/for-schools/training/course-accredited-courses
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The current 2025/26 Service to Schools SLA portal will be unavailable to schools with effect from noon on 2 December 2025 to allow for necessary updates ahead of the opening of the updated portal for 2026/27. This will go live to schools mid-January 2026. If you have any queries in relation to this, please contact the Portal via Schoolslas@northumberland.gov.uk
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A NEW CURRICULUM FOR KEY STAGE 2 CHILDREN We have developed a new, evidence-based, free curriculum called Beyond Gender Stereotypes (BGS), to help all Key Stage 2 children understand and break free from gender stereotypes. We are offering 40 primary schools in England the chance to deliver BGS in either Autumn Term
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Please find details of our current training courses below together with the attached catalogue 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 think might be interested in
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Northumberland has been invited to take part in the Bikeability Trusts ‘ Get Cycling in Schools’ programme for the second time. The programme is free and offers a half day training for members of staff in how to run balance bike sessions at their school, on completion of the training
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Dear Headteacher Northumberland’s Schools Forum met on 12 November 2025 to consider the information in relation to the current SEN position and also in relation to School Funding for 2026/27. The ESFA has recently updated their guidance in relation to the National Funding Formula for schools and this is available
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For the attention of careers leads and creative/performing arts teachers National Theatre Opportunity! Digital Nationwide Young Technicians 2026 For 14–18-year-olds The National Theatre have a fantastic opportunity for pupils aged 14 – 18 who are interested in a career in technical theatre. It’s a FREE opportunity with priority being given
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Northumberland County Council’s independent travel training programme teaches those with additional needs how to travel independently and safely between home and their school or workplace. Please share this video with parents and carers who qualify: What will the programme cover? The programme will be in two stages: At stage 1, we will
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The next NSSN sessions will be held on: Key Stages 1 and 2 – Monday 1st December 2025, 4pm – 4:45pm, online via Microsoft Teams Key Stages 3 and 4 – Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 4pm – 4:45pm, online via Microsoft Teams The sessions will be a chance to discuss work you’re
Northumberland Schools Sustainability Network Read More »
The Department for Education (DfE) regional Prevent co-ordinators (RPECs) support and improve Prevent delivery in each region of England. Their role includes implementing Prevent duty responsibilities across schools, further education (FE) and higher education (HE) settings, as well as any other Department for Education interests in the region. The RPECs offer large, virtual training
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We support parents and carers of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in understanding their education options – please see attached leaflet for more information.
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Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics offer with Secondary schools, with programmes for both Secondary Early Career Teachers and for Secondary Teaching Assistants. Both programmes take place across the equivalent of 4 days, and are fully funded by the Maths Hub programme. Full details can be found using the links
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An invitation to attend a free event at York St John University, 0930-1600 5th February 2026. Book by the end of December to secure your place! The Garrison Assist Project are delighted to invite you to this important, regional dissemination event in the North of England. The main target audience
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Early Years SEND and Inclusion drop-in Thursday 20th November 4-6PM Joining link: Inclusion Drop In | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams New Early Years Cycles of Target’s document This document will support writing SMART targets. If you need further help or support, please contact an EYIC. Opportunity – Nursery Facility
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The Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages returns from 6 January to 31 March 2026 with our biggest and best programme yet! Registrations are open now, so do explore this year’s Festival programme and please share widely across your school networks. Teachers are encouraged to pick and mix from FREE events, classroom activities
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There are still places available on our HIV & AIDS Awareness training on Thursday 27th November 2025, 10.00 am to 11.00 am, should you wish to attend. Please feel free to forward this email to any of your contacts who you think might be interested in attending. Places on our
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The North East Combined Authority supports first/primary/middle schools across our region to deliver meaningful and impactful careers-related learning. The aim is to broaden horizons, raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes, and help children connect classroom learning to the world around them. NECA are currently expanding the North East Ambition Primary Network ahead of the
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The government’s Fire Kills campaign launches on 17 November. Teachers can access free, curriculum aligned lesson plans and resources on fire safety as well as other safety topics via the education arm of the campaign. Resources are ready for use in classrooms or as homework and help learners make safer choices.
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The Unlocking Reading programme is a new continuous professional development (CPD) programme from FFT in partnership with the DfE. This free opportunity is designed to help state-funded secondary schools in England build their knowledge and strengthen their confidence and skills in supporting struggling readers as well as embedding a whole-school
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Friday 5th December, 9.15-9.45am Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime live broadcast from Antarctica with Robert Swan OBE, and Jenny Cooke, co-founder of the 2041 School charity. Streaming 600 miles from the South Pole, Rob will share stories from the ice, the importance of protecting our planet’s frozen continent, and inspire young
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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
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This is a poster produced by Northumberland Sensory Support Service to raise awareness of glue ear, especially in the early years. This is in the context that hearing screening is no longer carried out for Reception aged children. We are distributing the posters to all Northumberland settings with Early Years
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Senior Leader briefings are planned for the spring and summer terms. A chance to meet colleagues and hear from the School Improvement Team as well as other local authority staff and invited guests. The content will be the same at the North, Central and West meetings so you only need
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