Through the RISE attendance and behaviour hub regional support offer, schools will have access to six online CPD sessions, alongside three Open Days in March, June and November 2027. This provides an opportunity to access light touch support, network and collaborate with other schools from January, with the potential to […]
Please find below a series of free DBS workshops for those working in North East Schools, Independent Schools and Specified Establishments, run by the Disclosure and Barring srvice. Tuesday 17th November 2026 2:30pm – 4pm: DBS Disclosure Workshop Appropriate for those in North East Schools and Specified Establishments, who need
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You may have recieved an alert from the DfE today regarding a Cyber Security alert issued by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) yesterday. Please be assured that School360 and eSchools have applied the necessary update and systems remain secure. We suggest checking in with your tech support with regards to
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Recruiting the right people is one of the most important safeguarding responsibilities a school has. A statutory requirement Schools must ensure that at least one person on any appointment panel has undertaken safer recruitment training. Having a good number of appropriately trained staff, leaders and governors gives schools greater flexibility
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This letter assures headteachers and governing bodies that members of staff from Northumberland County Council (NCC) Education & Skills Service (including Northumberland Music) and Children’s Social Care, who work directly with children/pupils/young people, have completed appropriate allergy/anaphylaxis training . The staff member will be able to provide you with a
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Dear Colleagues, As you will be aware the middle school at Glendale closed at the end of August 2026 and we are therefore able to offer surplus legacy furniture and educational resources to other schools in Northumberland. An example of the furniture/resources on offer includes: If you are interested in
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Building on our ‘Relationships Matter’ series, we are pleased to announce that our next conference will be focused on staff wellbeing. Join us for a series of presentations and workshops with a chance to network with colleagues from across education, health and social care. For further details and a link
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We have been offered more FREE Reception, Year 1 and Fresh Start sessions exclusively for alliance schools in Northumberland. There are numerous dates and each session lasts an hour. For further details click here.
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team 🌟 New Learning Library Course: Using AI in Early Years 🌟 Have you heard more about Artificial Intelligence (AI) but aren’t sure where to start? Our new “Using AI in Early Years” Learning Library course, on the School Readiness Passport, has been designed specifically
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We have been made aware of a fraudulent invoice that has been sent to two Schools. They were both identical and received in the post. I have attached them here and here for reference. Please could you raise awareness of this to ensure nobody pays this invoice.
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We are pleased to invite you to our fully funded online CPD session, Closing the Gap: Quality Interventions to Maximise the Progress of the Lowest 20%. This practical session is designed for school leaders, reading leaders, SENDCOs and classroom practitioners who are committed to improving outcomes for the children who
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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 secondary and high settings are invited to take part in Creatively Healthy Secondary Settings, a funded Creative Health Action Research Project designed to help schools explore innovative, evidence-informed approaches that respond to their own priorities and context. Participating schools will receive training for two members of staff, support from
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Ofsted is piloting a new approach to recruiting part-time inspectors, bringing groups of serving school leaders together through local authorities, school networks and trusts. The aim is to make inspection more collaborative, strengthen professional learning and ensure inspection is informed by current leadership experience. This presents an opportunity for senior
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A fully funded conference for primary school leaders, funded by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (NEMSA), exploring the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence presents for education. The conference will take place on Tuesday 29th June 2027 at Ramside Hall, Durham and will focus on AI, digital literacy, inclusion
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team A reminder about the value of our free training offer… We have recently had 11 practitioners not attend our free Makaton training sessions. As each course is limited to 11 places, this effectively means that an entire session has been lost. While the training
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Northumberland Sensory Support Service (Low Incidence Needs Team, Education, SEND and Skills) are delighted to share that Bede Academy (Primary) in Blyth, has become the first school in the county to achieve the Northumberland Deaf Friendly Education Award. The accolade recognises schools and settings that go above and beyond to
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We are pleased to announce that from 1 November, Connected Safety Net will become the new incident reporting system for Northumberland County Council, including for all maintained schools and any other schools who are part of our service level agreement for health and safety advice. Connected Safety Net will replace our
Dear Colleagues, The English Hub are delighted to invite you to our Early Years Conference 2026: Every Word Counts. Every interaction matters. Every conversation shapes understanding. Every word counts. Join us for an inspiring and informative day focused on language, communication, and the vital role they play in children’s learning,
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We are writing to inform all headteachers and their governing bodies that all members of staff from the Northumberland County Council Education & Skills Service and Children’s Social Care who attend a school, academy or alternative provider will have with them their Northumberland County Council identity badge which is an
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Please find attached information on some workshops Family Hubs are offering to young people 11+ which started in September as a rolling programme after school-available in each locality. Times and days will vary but we will contact YP families to advise. Requests made through Hub request for service process -QR
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As we are now well into the season of colds and coughs, you may find it useful to read a blog on the DfE website from Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Russell Viner setting out “seven steps to healthier schools and higher school attendance.” Click here.
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Research Title: E-Cigarette Use Among Adolescents in Northeast England: Perceptions, Patterns and Public Health Implications Aimed at: mainstream secondary/high schools What is required: A summary of the project is here. The study is about understanding e-cigarette (vaping) use, beliefs, and social influences among young people, as well as exploring associated
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With Bonfire Night approaching, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging parents and carers to talk to their children about the dangers of deliberate fire setting. Deliberate fires can put people, property, and the environment at risk, while placing additional pressure on emergency services. Please take a moment to read
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Setting level data (PVIs ONLY) You must update the questions module in your Wizard account by Friday 9th October to ensure you can be funded in Autumn term 2026. Please note: Early Years Leaders Briefings Calling all EY Leaders! Get yourself signed to the
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School business professionals can book places on the latest courses including: Funded by DfE and delivered in partnership with the Institute of School Business Leaders (ISBL), these regional events provide practical support to help schools with leadership, people management and financial planning. Upcoming sessions Each date features a morning and
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Information: New local authority-maintained school data now live in the Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool The latest financial data for local authority-maintained schools (2025 to 2026) is now available in the Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool (FBIT).FBIT is the sector’s go-to resource for benchmarking spending and identifying opportunities for improvement,
oin colleagues from across Northumberland for a collaborative moderation session focused on strengthening formative assessment practice within the EYFS. This session will support practitioners to develop a deeper understanding of effective formative assessment, explore the role of observation, interaction and responsive teaching, and consider how assessment can be used to
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We are currently delivering a range of training courses and apprenticeship pathways and would welcome the opportunity to support local schools, settings, and childcare providers through access to our training, information, and guidance. Please find the relevant course information attached for circulation and key information below Our apprenticeship training pathway
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