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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

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

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,

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

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

As a part of Northumberland County Council’s Wraparound Funding Programme, NCC Early Years Team are offering schools the opportunity to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to access funds to create additional SEND Soft-Start Breakfast Club places specifically for those pupils aged 5 – 11 yrs who have Special Educational Needs

HAF SEN Surf sessions at NE SURF This video showcases the SEN-specific surfing camp delivered by NE Surf as part of Northumberland’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. Through adapted lessons and specialist support, NE Surf creates an inclusive environment where children and young people with special educational needs and

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

Designed and delivered by all four HINT teams, this training programme is aimed at school staff who would like to gain further insight and understanding of how to support your neurodivergent community. Please see attached for further details.

Join Nikki and Isobel for two practical sessions exploring School360 resources and how to get the most out of them in your classroom. Busy Things 3.45pm, October 7th: Teams Busy things now has over 1600 curriculum aligned digital and printable resources!  In this session learn how to: Just2easy 3.45pm, November

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

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

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

Please find some information below about Sexual Health Week resources from Brook 

English as an Additional Language drop in: online  Wednesday  14/10/2026, 2-5pm  Online This event is for school staff supporting multilingual learners. Free admission for Northumberland maintained schools and academies with an existing SLA.  An opportunity to discuss multilingual learners’ provision with specialist teachers. This could range from supporting new arrivals,

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

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

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

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