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As the new academic year gets underway, we know that supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff will continue to be a priority. At Education Support, we have two timely opportunities that we’d be grateful if you could share with schools, colleges and education staff across […]
Wellbeing resources and webinar for education staff from Education Support Read More »
Papaya offer an interactive Me and My Screen workshop to help KS2 students critically evaluate their technology use and its impact on themselves and society. Designed to engage young people, it can be delivered to up to four classes of 30 students each. The workshop has received excellent feedback from
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This letter assures headteachers and governing bodies that members of staff from Northumberland County Council (NCC) Education & Skills Service and Children’s Social Care including, student social workers and social work apprentices who visit education settings, carry a Northumberland County Council photographic identity badge. The presentation of a valid NCC
DBS assurance letter from Northumberland County Council Read More »
This guidance explains how ‘term time plus additional days’ contracts work for all employees, including part-time employees, and those with uneven working patterns. It also outlines how adjustments to equated salaries will be made by payroll in relation to starters and leavers during the academic year. The purpose of the
Term Time Only contracts (NCC payroll SLA schools only) Read More »
Would you like to support your learners to be more independent, skilled and confident? Northumberland Psychological Services Team are offering a training programme to build the capacity of schools to do just that. The MeLSA (Mediated Learning Support Approach) course is based on mediated learning principles. Mediated learning involves bridging the gap
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With schools required to publish an Inclusion Strategy Statement by 31 December 2026, many leadership teams are considering how to best align their Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) allocation with long-term, sustainable impact. To help you navigate this requirement, Newcastle Research School has partnered with Evidence Based Education to host a dedicated webinar: “Making your Inclusion
Working on your Inclusion strategy? Read More »
Join paediatric nurse specialists from the RVI’s Great North Children’s Hospital for a full-study day exploring the most commonly seen long term conditions affecting children and young people today. The programme for the day (in February 2027) has been designed to introduce people who teach, care for and support children
Supporting Children with Chronic Conditions where they live and learn Read More »
Following the success of last year’s Linking Leaders: Inclusion programme, Durham LA have joined forces with The Difference again this year to run two cohorts: one aimed at primary and the other aimed at secondary. There are three places per LA on each programme. Middle schools are welcome to apply
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The North-East Mayoral Strategic Authority is funding the Linking Leaders suite of programmes again this academic year. Each local authority is being allocated places for four primary schools on the Linking Early Years Leaders programme. As before, the Linking Early Years Leaders programme is for headteachers and their Early Years
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The North-East Mayoral Strategic Authority is funding the Linking Leaders suite of programmes again this academic year. Each local authority is being allocated places for four primary schools on the Linking Leaders programme. As before, the Linking Leaders programme is for headteachers and their deputies. Full details of the programme
There are still places available on the HIV & AIDS Awareness training on Tuesday 15th September 2026, 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 courses must be booked through the
Places available on HIV & AIDS Awareness training on Tuesday 15th September 2026 Read More »
Dear Governors, The date for our Autumn ‘virtual’ Briefing is Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. As usual the briefing will be recorded for those of you who cannot join us or wish to view at a more convenient date/time. This information can be found on our E-Courier, Northumberland Education Training
Chair and Vice Chair Autumn briefing Read More »
Could you be the person who makes a difference when a young person needs support?If you work with, support or care for children and young people in your role, Youth Mental Health First Aid training can help you develop the confidence and skills to recognise when a young person may
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Read More »
Looking to strengthen pupil voice, improve conflict resolution and build positive relationships across your school? This two-day Peer Mediation Train the Trainer programme from Quakers in Britain will equip school staff with the knowledge and practical tools needed to establish a sustainable peer mediation scheme. Peer mediation empowers pupils to
Peer Mediation Train the Trainer Programme Read More »
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 »
Children and young people bring a wide range of life experiences into the classroom, and these experiences can have a significant impact on their wellbeing, relationships, behaviour, and learning. The Northumberland Schools C.A.R.E. Training provides an opportunity for education professionals to deepen their understanding of attachment, trauma, and the role
Northumberland Schools C.A.R.E. Training Read More »
Bikeability bookings for the academic year 2026-27 are now open, and we would like to invite schools to book this now. Attached is the booking form with available dates and information pack for you to review. This training is all fully funded, and a wonderful enrichment activity for your students where they learn a
Level 2 Bikeability Training 2026-27 Academic year Read More »
Join RWI for a one-hour, remote training session where they will show you the recommended actions to ensure every Reception child makes a strong start this half-term. The session includes the opportunity for practice and coaching with a trainer. Ideal for Reading Leaders and Reception teachers. Resources you need to
There are two vacancies at the local authority currently advertised:
Early Years posts at the local authority Read More »
There are two vacancies at the local authority currently advertised on North East Jobs:
SEND posts at the local authority Read More »
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 »
Vicki Evans, School Governance and Data Protection Manager, will be delivering online training for School Governors on our recently updated School Complaints Policy and the revised Serial and Persistent Complainant Guidance. The session will explore effective approaches to resolving complaints, provide a walkthrough of the updated procedures, and address the
School Governor Training: Complaints Policy & Serial/Persistent Complainant Guidance Read More »
This guide has been produced through work with children and young people in Northumberland. They have told us the words that they find positive when we talk and write about them and they have also told us about the ones which offend, which can bring about feelings of shame and
Language that cares guide Read More »
The Ministry of Defence are excited to launch new transition resources designed to help educators across the UK support children from armed forces families as they move between education systems. These resources: Transitions between education systems can bring real challenges — curriculum shifts, qualification changes, differing support structures, and more.
Supporting armed forces pupils through every move Read More »
Navigator Insight are working in partnership with Oxford MeasurEd and the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), on an upcoming national research project that may be of interest to first/primary schools. They are currently recruiting schools for the Teacher Choices: Explicit vs Metacognitive Writing Instruction trial, running during the 2026–27 academic year. The
Teacher Choices – Explicit vs Metacognitive Writing Instruction Trial (2026–27) Read More »
Registration is now open for the autumn 2026 cohort of national professional qualifications (NPQs).Funding is available to eligible participants who secure a funded place with an NPQ provider. The NPQs for headship, SENCOs, senior leadership and early years leadership are fully funded for participants working in eligible educational settings, regardless of disadvantage criteria.Read the full programme details and information
Register for national professional qualifications autumn 2026 cohort Read More »
Vicki Evans, School Governance and Data Protection Manager, will be delivering online training for School Governors on our recently updated School Complaints Policy and the revised Serial and Persistent Complainant Guidance. The session will explore effective approaches to resolving complaints, provide a walkthrough of the updated procedures, and address the
School Governor Training: Complaints Policy & Serial/Persistent Complainant Guidance Read More »
