The Education Support 2025 Teacher Wellbeing Index shows insomnia or difficulty sleeping is the most reported symptom of poor mental health, with 51% of education staff saying it’s their main symptom. Our free webinar on the 17 March, Tired but wired: helping teachers improve sleep and wellbeing, shares practical, clinically-informed strategies […]
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Mortal Fools is based in Ashington, Northumberland and is a multi-award-winning theatre, drama and creative learning charity using drama and co-creation as a practice to support children and young people make sense of the contemporary world, to develop their youth leadership skills and to support their mental health and wellbeing.
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Researchers from Loughborough University and the University of Edinburgh are investigating how secondary schools support pupils with an eating disorder. They are inviting secondary school staff to take part in our survey lasting 10–15 minutes which explores support for pupils specifically around eating at school and PE, aspects recognised to
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UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and Chartered College of Teaching (CCT) are leading an evaluation of the impact of offsite Planning Preparation and Assessment (PPA) on teacher retention. We are specifically looking to reach leaders from 250 state primary schools to take part in this research. The aim of the evaluation is to find
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have advised the public not to use four non‑sterile, alcohol‑free wipes due to infection risk associated with their use. The affected products are:– ValueAid Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes– Microsafe Moist Wipe Alcohol Free– Steroplast Sterowipe Alcohol Free
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For action CLEAPSS, the advisory service supporting safe, high quality practical work in science and design and technology, have issued an alert following the discovery of asbestos contamination in three commercially available Hobbycraft sand-based craft products:– Sand & Pom Pom Art Kit– Easter Bumper Craft Kit– Box of Craft Although
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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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STEER Education are looking for sixth form colleges and secondary schools with sixth forms to take part in a pilot evaluation of STEER Education’s STEER Tracking to support 16+ Transition, Attendance and Retention. STEER Education is partnering with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and IFF Research to evaluate the programme,
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A thoughtful assembly and discussion pack using the popularity of Gladiators to help children explore what makes a good role model, including strength, kindness, resilience and how people behave both on and off screen. Available to download free of charge here (you’ll need to sign up to the newsletter to
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The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), working in partnership with 13 local authorities, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), has developed a new regional sexual health campaign for young people aged 15–24 – The Elephant in the
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The Department for Education has published updated supporting materials linked to its January 2026 mobile phones in schools guidance. The non-statutory guidance comes into effect from 1 April 2026, with the expectation that schools operate as mobile phone-free environments by default. The previous toolkit has been replaced with a new
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The DfE has published a consultation for the revisions to Keeping Children Safe in Education for September 2026. https://safeguarding.info/kcsie2026draft This is a major update to KCSIE and the list of changes runs to six pages. (see Annex D, page 195) The government say that this update ‘reflects substantive changes that strengthen or clarify existing
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Dear Head Teacher, I’m Clare, the co-founder of Generation Focus – a non-profit organisation that supports head teachers to reduce the impact of smartphones in their schools. Following the government’s new guidance, we’re holding a practical “how to do it” webinar on Thursday for head teachers now looking to change their phone
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North East Ambition are pleased to invite your KS4 and KS5/post‑16 students to take part in our latest Green Energy Careers Roadshow – an engaging, fast‑paced event showcasing the wide range of careers and pathways within the green energy sector in the North East. Event details: Date: Friday 6 March (am) Location:
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Northumberland Music would be grateful if you would send the text below to parents at an appropriate time: “Following the success of our Music Workshop Day last year, we are delighted to announce that the event is returning for 2026! Taking place on Saturday the 28th of March and this time
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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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Members of the Northumberland Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) are keen to support teachers in their work and to promote interesting and relevant RE/religion and worldviews education (R&W) in our schools. To that end they are seeking some information from RE teachers countywide. SACRE would be grateful if
Gathering views from Northumberland RE teachers Read More »
Northumberland Skills are delighted to invite you to Apprenticeship Connect on Saturday 7th February from 10am-1pm, a major event hosted by Northumberland County Council at County Hall in Morpeth to support young people in exploring future careers, apprenticeshipopportunities and local pathways into employment. This year’s event links with National Apprenticeship
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Safer Internet Day is a global awareness day that encourages children, young people and adults to think carefully about how we use the online world and digital technology. It’s a useful annual prompt to refresh conversations about online safety, wellbeing and responsible digital behaviour. Theme for 2026: Smart tech, safe choices
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Education Support’s latest research shows that teacher wellbeing is at its lowest level since 2019. When wellbeing suffers, retention suffers too — with 1 in 4 education staff actively seeking to change or leave their job due to pressures on their mental health and wellbeing. Education Support has put together
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What Worked Education empower educators, local authorities, funders, grant recipients, and EdTech companies to make smarter, evidence-based decisions in education. They believe every educational investment should deliver measurable, impactful outcomes. By enabling rigorous, small-scale evaluations, they help schools, funders, and innovators identify what works best to drive meaningful change in
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The What Works in SEND research team are conducting a survey, funded by the DfE. By completing the survey, you will help us to get a clearer picture of how mainstream state schools are organising their workforce to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and who are disabled. The findings from this research will be used to inform
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19 January – the DfE have strengthened the (non-statutory) guidance on mobile phone use at school . Bridget Phillipson has said, “all schools should be phone-free environments for the entire school day. That includes lessons, time between lessons, breaktimes and lunchtime. It means, for example, it is not appropriate for
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Northumberland Cultural Education Partnership is carrying out a mapping exercise of schools and cultural organisation to make it easier for pupils to find meaningful work experience placements in the Arts and Culture sector in Northumberland. We would like secondary/high school colleagues to help us shape those placements by providing some
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Smartphone Free Childhood, “is a movement of families standing together to delay smartphones and social media – turning isolation into collective strength. It’s not anti-tech but pro-childhood, giving children back what truly matters: time to play, space to grow and freedom to be.” Representatitives presented at senior leader brefongs in
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“PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide has recently launched their new PSHE lesson plan/license, Sinking Feeling. With the new government guidance for suicide prevention education in schools starting in Sept 2026, many school staff are looking for reliable, easy-to-use resources that address mental health needs in an age-appropriate way. Sinking Feeling is an
Children’s Mental Health Week – Live AssemblyWednesday 11th February, 9.15-9.45amJoin Picture News and special guest, children’s author and mental wellbeing advocate, Katie Hopper for a live assembly during Children’s Mental Health Week, as we explore why feeling included matters. Katie will share one of her stories live and children can reflect
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Members of the Northumberland Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) are keen to support teachers in their work and to promote interesting and relevant RE/religion and worldviews education (R&W) in our schools. To that end they are seeking some information from RE teachers countywide. SACRE would be grateful if
Gathering views from Northumberland RE teachers Read More »
Applications for SSAFA (Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmen’s Families Association) short breaks 2026 are now OPEN! What Are SSAFA Short Breaks? SSAFA Short Breaks are free, residential activity breaks for families currently serving in the Armed Forces who have a child (aged 5–18) with an additional need and/or disability. These breaks
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STEM Clubs Technicians is a free programme for UK secondary schools, sixth forms and FE colleges that combines careers education with engaging, practical STEM activities. The programme showcases six technicians’ careers across different industries. Each practical activity is representative of a real technical role and is supported by careers content, including information about:
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