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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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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 »
In line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance, this document outlines responsibilities schools have regarding digital communications. It specifically addresses the emerging safeguarding risks posed by advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI), detailing how public images of pupils and staff can be harvested to create ‘deepfakes’ for
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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
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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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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 »
Education Support are inviting inviting education staff to join a free webinar: From burnout to balance: Practical tools for busy teachers and education staff This supportive and practical session will explore: The webinar is for teachers, leaders and education staff working across schools, colleges and universities. Date: 1 July 2026Time:
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The HINT team have a range of courses on offer during the 2026 – 2027 academic year. For details of each course, costs, and how to book click here.
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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
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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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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 »
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 »
Hi there, I’m the Recycling Engagement Officer at Groundwork NE and Cumbria, and I’m currently working on a recycling project in partnership with Northumberland County council aimed at improving residents recycling practices. This project has been running since 2023 in Southeast Northumberland but this year we are looking to extend the project across the whole county ahead
Northumberland schools and educational settings will soon have access to a new framework designed to improve inclusion and accessibility for deaf learners, with the launch of the Northumberland Deaf Friendly Education Award in the Autumn Term 2026. The award has been developed as a self-evaluation tool, enabling schools to reflect
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We offer functional skills English courses from entry level 3 to level 2 and maths courses from entry level 3 to GCSE. Classes are delivered online and face to face from Blyth sports centre. Applicants are invited to apply online at English and maths | Northumberland Skills
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The Department for Education has expanded funding for National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), providing increased opportunities for teachers and school leaders to access fully funded professional development. This presents an excellent opportunity for colleagues who are considering their next career step — whether that involves progressing into middle leadership, developing expertise
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 »
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 »
Local History Hub – West Northumberland is a teacher-led initiative supporting schools to include local history within the curriculum in practical and manageable ways. There is no cost to participate. The hub will bring together schools, heritage organisations and community partners to support collaboration, curriculum development and professional networking across
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The Woodland Trust are offering free trees for schools once again. For full details please click here. The free packs include 15, 30, 105 or 420 saplings. You can request up to four packs as long as the total does not exceed 420 trees. Each tree is 20-60cm tall, making
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Northumberland County Council and HeadsUp4HTs are pleased to be launching a new HeadsUp4HTs Peer Support Programme for deputy and assistant headteachers this June, following the success of the HeadsUp4HTs headteacher peer support groups which have been running across Northumberland for a number of years. Funded by the North East Combined
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There are still places available on the following training courses, 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 online platform Learning Together, and you can book
Ruth Miskin Training would like to invite headteachers and/or reading leaders to attend a FREE Phonics Online Assessment support session exclusively for Northumberland Alliance schools. Join for a one‑hour remote training session designed to help you understand how the Online Assessment supports you in your role as Reading Leaders and how to use it
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