This handbook collates support for children and families residing in Northumberland, which schools can access and signpost families to. It’s a handy guide broken down by need, and schools can see what is available to all – universal and free, as well as additional support which may be purchased.
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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
Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme Read More »
Please see flier for dates and information – Be you- Helping You Be You
Peer Mentor Train the trainer Read More »
Here’s the latest edition of the Schools Go Smarter newsletter for the Autumn term, please get in touch with tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk with any queries.
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We are delighted to inform you of the Fixed, Firm and Fluent Foundations: A Transcription Toolkit – a free, high-impact professional development programme designed to strengthen the building blocks of confident, fluent writing across the primary phase. This is aimed at schools with lower than regional/national average in expected standard in writing
Fixed, Firm and Fluent Foundations: FREE for primary/middle schools Read More »
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Disability Access Fund 25-26 Do you know enough about DAF? There is still just over £160,000 in our budget, with only 1 term left of the financial year. We are desperate to send this out to providers with children who receive DLA. PLEASE CHECK
Early Years Update Read More »
Building a Reading Culture: Empowering Minds, One Page at a Time Cost: £100 or £130 for non-subscribing schools Small Schools (under 50 pupils) £50 or £65 for non-subscribing schoolsRefreshments & lunch included. In celebration of the National Year of Reading and in support of the government’s initiative a library in every primary, the SLS Conference
Grants are available twice a year for UK schools in challenging circumstances to run CREST Awards with students (aged 3 to 19 years) who are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). CREST Awards aim to inspire children and young people to think and behave like scientists and engineers.
Crest Awards Engage Grants Open for Applications 6 January 2026 Read More »
Schools, community groups, clubs, societies and other not-for-profit organisations based and working in England can apply now for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help to improve the education and development of children and young people (between the ages of six and 22 years) in England. The funding
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🎄 Give Your Learners the Gift of Independence This New Year! 🎄Would you like to help your learners become more independent, skilled, and confident? The Northumberland Psychological Services Team is delighted to offer a training programme to build your school’s capacity to do just that. The MeLSA (Mediated Learning Support Approach) course is
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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.
Hotpod yoga in Morpeth Read More »
Our 2 popular Theatre in Education productions focussing on Road Safety and Sustainable Travel are once again open for bookings for performances next term. Northumberland Schools can book direct here – Northumberland Schools Booking Link – see attached flyer. 23-27 Feb Split Decisions (formerly ‘Josh Green’) is an emotive 60 minute performance and workshop
Theatre in Education – free to schools Read More »
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, we know this time of year can feel overwhelming for many young people, especially those who usually access mental health support through school. To ensure they still have somewhere safe to turn, we want to remind you that Kooth remains open every single day
Supporting young people over the Christmas break Read More »
Empower your pupils to resolve conflicts positively! Peer mediation equips children with the skills and confidence to manage disputes among their peers, fostering empathy, understanding, and pro-social behaviours across the school. Schools with peer mediation schemes report improved academic attainment for mediators and reduced staff time spent on conflict resolution
Peer Mediation – Train the Trainer Course Read More »
Following the incredible NCC SEND Conference in June 2025, we have had some interest from schools regarding Jude Macdonald’s provision map. Jude explained at the conference how this tool is being used to inform the strategic direction for schools, classrooms strategies to reduce teacher workload, and a simple way of
Provision Map training – led by Jude Macdonald (15 January 2026) Read More »
The Northumberland SEND Peer Review Project is a collaborative initiative to strengthen SENCOs’ confidence and practice across Northumberland by embedding a sustainable peer review model. Key components include baseline surveys, training on SEND review and self-evaluation, coaching for schools, EvaluateMySchool integration, quality assurance visits, and an impact report – all
Northumberland SEND Peer Review Project and Conference – 20th January 2026 Read More »
Please find attached the regular monthly funding ebulletin from the Funding Investment and Assurance 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
Funding e-Bulletin – 9 December 2025 Read More »
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Funding breakdowns for autumn 2025 The funding breakdowns for Autumn 2025 are now available in your Wizard account. Please log in at your earliest convenience to review the details. If you have any questions or need support accessing the information, feel free to get in touch. earlyyearsteam@northumberland.gov.uk
Early Years Update Read More »
Schools, community groups, clubs, societies and other not-for-profit organisations based and working in England can apply now for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help to improve the education and development of children and young people (between the ages of six and 22 years) in England. The funding
Funding to Help Children and Young People Reach Their Full Potential Read More »
Please find attached the Prudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide January 2026 for your reference. If you are unable to open this attachment, you can access the document on the West Northumberland Family Hub Padlet using the following link:- West Northumberland Family Hubs ‘What’s On’ Padlet The link to the Registration
Prudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide January 2026 Read More »
Please find a link to our Christmas edition, Safer in Education newsletter.
Safer In Education – Christmas 2025-26 Read More »
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
2026/27 SEN and School Funding Consultation Read More »
Dear Colleague This is a quick reminder of the Free Breakfast School roll out. The deadline for applying is tomorrow. Applications open for the Free Breakfast Club programme for schools – starting April 2026 In September, following the success of the early adopter scheme, we announced an additional £80m of investment into
Breakfast Club Application Deadline Tomorrow Read More »
Ofsted have published the text of the staff and pupil surveys that will be used going forward. You may wish to have a look in prparation for a forthcoming inspection or use some/all of the questions for your in house surveys.
Ofsted inspections: staff and pupil questionnaire text Read More »
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Quality Interactions in Play- training now available This is a self-led learning course available on the Learning Library via the School Readiness Passport. This course has been built around the ShREC approach. The training has been designed so managers can deliver this session with
Early Years Update Read More »
