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There are still places available on our Menopause Awareness training on Thursday 15th January 2026, 10.00 am to 11.00 am, 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 […]
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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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We are delighted to inform you of the Fixed, Firm and Fluent Foundations: A Transcription Toolkit – a free, high-impact professional development programme designed to strengthen the building blocks of confident, fluent writing across the primary phase. This is aimed at schools with lower than regional/national average in expected standard in writing
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Empower your pupils to resolve conflicts positively! Peer mediation equips children with the skills and confidence to manage disputes among their peers, fostering empathy, understanding, and pro-social behaviours across the school. Schools with peer mediation schemes report improved academic attainment for mediators and reduced staff time spent on conflict resolution
Peer Mediation – Train the Trainer Course Read More »
Following the incredible NCC SEND Conference in June 2025, we have had some interest from schools regarding Jude Macdonald’s provision map. Jude explained at the conference how this tool is being used to inform the strategic direction for schools, classrooms strategies to reduce teacher workload, and a simple way of
Provision Map training – led by Jude Macdonald (15 January 2026) Read More »
The Northumberland SEND Peer Review Project is a collaborative initiative to strengthen SENCOs’ confidence and practice across Northumberland by embedding a sustainable peer review model. Key components include baseline surveys, training on SEND review and self-evaluation, coaching for schools, EvaluateMySchool integration, quality assurance visits, and an impact report – all
Northumberland SEND Peer Review Project and Conference – 20th January 2026 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 »
The next NSSN sessions will be held on: Key Stages 1 and 2 – Monday 1st December 2025, 4pm – 4:45pm, online via Microsoft Teams Key Stages 3 and 4 – Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 4pm – 4:45pm, online via Microsoft Teams The sessions will be a chance to discuss work you’re
Northumberland Schools Sustainability Network Read More »
The Department for Education (DfE) regional Prevent co-ordinators (RPECs) support and improve Prevent delivery in each region of England. Their role includes implementing Prevent duty responsibilities across schools, further education (FE) and higher education (HE) settings, as well as any other Department for Education interests in the region. The RPECs offer large, virtual training
Prevent in education – virtual training sessions Read More »
An invitation to attend a free event at York St John University, 0930-1600 5th February 2026. Book by the end of December to secure your place! The Garrison Assist Project are delighted to invite you to this important, regional dissemination event in the North of England. The main target audience
Service children with SEND: A free conference Read More »
There are still places available on our HIV & AIDS Awareness training on Thursday 27th November 2025, 10.00 am to 11.00 am, 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
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The North East Combined Authority supports first/primary/middle schools across our region to deliver meaningful and impactful careers-related learning. The aim is to broaden horizons, raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes, and help children connect classroom learning to the world around them. NECA are currently expanding the North East Ambition Primary Network ahead of the
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The Unlocking Reading programme is a new continuous professional development (CPD) programme from FFT in partnership with the DfE. This free opportunity is designed to help state-funded secondary schools in England build their knowledge and strengthen their confidence and skills in supporting struggling readers as well as embedding a whole-school
New training to support struggling readers in secondary schools (DfE) Read More »
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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The School Improvement Team are delighted to confirm that the Education Endowment Foundation has approved an Evidence into Action partnership with Northumberland. This is an evidence informed approach to improving number knowledge and transition from Early Years and Key Stage 1. If you would like to express your interest and find out more about
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Each half term, the North East Combined Authority will be showcasing opportunities for schools to get involved, sharing training and development events, and letting you know about upcoming funding opportunities. In this edition, there are lots of opportunities for schools to sign up to as well as events and an
NECA excellence in education newsletter Read More »
Evidence Based Education are excited to be partnering with the North East Combined Authority to bring the Great Teaching Toolkit to schools across the region. This partnership will support teachers with evidence-informed resources, strategies, and professional development, all underpinned by feedback tools that work for you in your own context
Great Teaching Toolkit – FREE Read More »
Tuesday 11th November, 2-2.30pmWorld leaders are meeting in Brazil to help save our planet – what would you like to tell them? Join Picture News, alongside special guest Jenny Cooper live from Brazil to discover what COP30 is all about, why climate action is important, and how your ideas can help
Live COP30 Webinar from Brazil – KS1 and KS2 Read More »
A reminder that there is a webpage with information to support the education of Service children. There are nearly 600 Service children across over 100 schools in Northumberland You can find the page here.
FAO schools with Service children Read More »
Please find details of our 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 would be interested in
Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme Read More »
The School Improvement Team are delighted that access to HeadsUp4HTs has been fully funded for Northumberland headteachers by the North East Combined Authority (NECA). HeadsUp are a network that provides peer spaces and safe spaces for headteachers to share their experiences, without judgement, and to receive support, guidance, and connection
There are still places available on the following courses being delivered next week. Please forward this email to any of your contacts who you think would be interested in attending. Places on our courses must be booked through the online platform Learning Together, and you can book a place by clicking on
Tue 11th Nov ‘25 and Wed 29th April ‘26 – online 3.45pm-4.45pm This is a non-technical session which discusses nationally recognised cyber security advice that can be applied to both work and home. These sessions highlight the importance of cyber security and outline simple, effective steps everyone can take to reduce the impact
Cyber Awareness Teacher Training Read More »
This events are aimed at Primary School teachers and leaders. We’re delighted to invite you to our Autumn Primary Careers Conference at the Energy Central Campus in Blyth—an inspiring venue at the heart of the region’s clean energy revolution. This year’s theme focuses on careers in the energy sector, with a
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Julie McGrane and Anne de A’Echevarria invite Northumberland first/primary/middle schools to join the knowhowEd Geography and History virtual network. The network starts on Monday 6 October. 3.45pm – 4.45pm The first session is a joint Geography and History session so two people in a school can join for the price
knowhowEd Geography and History virtual network Read More »
Thursday 13 November 2025 Great North Museum: Hancock FREE The North East Combined Authority is working with North East Museums to celebrate ten years of their “Imagine If…” conference series. This year’s conference is themed around the three priorities of our Excellence in Education programme: inclusion, realising potential, and teacher
Imagine If… teaching across the North East was truly inclusive, creative and empowering Read More »
RE network meetings will take place in November, February and April this academic year.They are suitabe for all phases/ages. The meetings are hosted by Caroline Weir (Northumberland LA RE consultant), and are free to all schools. There will be updates from the wider RE world, resource sharing, support with implementing the
RE network meetings Read More »
The National Literacy Trust would like to offer a discount on this event to Northumberland schools – making tickets just £100 per person. You can book and obtain the discount using code PARTNER100 at the checkout here.
Developing oracy in KS1 & KS2 | National Literacy Trust Read More »
Northumberland middle/secondary/high schools are invted to take part in the 2025-26 cohort of Linking Leaders of Secondary Science. Following a successful pilot programme last year, North Tyneside Council are delighted to have secured funding from North East Combined Authority for the programme to run again. Delivered in partnership with Newcastle Research
Linking Leaders of Secondary Science 2025-26 – signups now open Read More »
