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All Huawei routers need to be reset by 16 July 2021. If you don’t do this, you’ll be unable to use another SIM card when data provided by DfE runs out on 31 July 2021. This means you’ll no longer be able to use your Huawei routers to access the internet. Guideance on how to …
Reset your DfE-provided Huawei 4G wireless routers Read More »
Allendale Primary School has 4 interactive whiteboards that they are no longer using, plus a number of projectors. If you would like them please contact alison.hawkins@allendaleprimary.northumberland.sch.uk You would need to collect them from Allendale…
Cancellation of the phonics screening check in June 2021 means incoming year 2 pupils will not have taken the check in year 1. As in the 2020/21 academic year, it will be statutory for schools to administer a past version of the check to year 2 pupils during the second half of the 2021 autumn …
A reminder that if you have Early Career Teachers from September (they have been renamed from NQTs…) you need to sign up to the Appropriate Body SLA. You can find the link to the SLA portal here. If you have any questions about ECTs please contact Dave Cookson.
Children who are able to master the essential skills can make the most of their time in school, and thrive in their wider lives. Working with the Skills Builder Partnership can support every child to build those skills as a core part of their learning. You are invited to attend the launch event for our most recent …
A new climate change resources pack is available to help schools celebrate the growing green momentum in the UK ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, which will be held in Glasgow later this year. The Together for our Planet Schools Pack includes a Green Assembly guide to engage your students on COP26 and wider climate …
Resources to help students learn about climate change Read More »
The next Pupil Premium network meeting will take place (online) on June 17th 4pm to 5pm. If you would like to attend please book here. If you would like to suggest an agenda item please contact Dave Cookson.
As a group of STEM Subject Hubs from the North East, The Great North Maths Hub, Teach Computing North East and Northumberland, the Apple Regional Training Centre and the Science Learning Partnership are delighted to be offering the first Early Career Teachers conference.Over the course of the conference, we will be offering a range of …
STEM North – Early Career Teacher Conference: Monday 14th – Thursday 17th June 2021 Read More »
The gap may have widened, but the link between family income and educational attainment can be broken. This collaborative, partnership brings together local schools to explore practical, evidence-informed approaches for closing the poverty-related attainment gap. Engaging with the best available evidence on high-quality teaching, targeted academic support and school-wide approaches, school leaders will evaluate and …
We’re pleased to let you know that applications for our new interactive digital project – Lessons from Auschwitz Online CPD for Teachers are now open. This two-part continuing professional development course is based on our flagship Lessons from Auschwitz and Lessons from Auschwitz Online programmes for post-16 students. The Lessons from Auschwitz Online CPD for Teachers is open to teachers of all subjects in state …
Applications now open for Lessons from Auschwitz; Online CPD for Teachers! Read More »
Please find the spring term SACRE newsletter here. If schools could ensure that all staff involved with RE/Collective Worship receive a copy we would be grateful.
Throckley Primary School are delighted to have been selected as one of the local Behaviour Hub Lead schools on this one-year programme. At Throckley Primary, we have been recognised as having exemplary schoolbehaviour culture. As a Lead school, we will support your school with diagnostic work and training, which will allow you to develop new …
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Laptops, tablets and 4G wireless routers were provided by the Department for Education (DfE) to support remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. DfE will provide data for 4G routers until 31 July 2021. ‘Restricted’ Windows laptops and tablets came with security software licenses that will expire on 30 September 2021. You need to reset routers …
RISE currently have two campaign’s to help support primary schools in getting their pupils moving and having fun while at school. The first opportunity is encouraging their pupils to take part in the Daily Mile and the second one being the Daily Dance, both opportunities are to encourage schools to get their pupils moving for …
Northumberland Archives has been creating a new online digital platform for schools – LEARN – which is cross curricular and covers various topics for all ages. If you would like to find out more about it , we’re running a free mini online CPD Session on Thursday 20th May , 4pm to 4.30pm. We’ll take …
In light of recent events, and due to the increased ransomware threat to schools, the North East Region Special Operations Unit and Cyber Crime Unit are delivering a number of inputs aimed at school staff, addressing what they can do to help keep schools and their data safe from cyber attacks. Whilst attacks can be …
The locally Agreed Syllabus for Northumberland, written in 2016, is currently under review. Every SACRE has a duty to review the statutory syllabus for schools every five years and recommend a revised or new syllabus for its schools. As part of this statutory review SACRE is keen to consult with schools about the current locally …
FAO: RE Leads – Northumberland Locally Agreed Syllabus Review Read More »
The LA Communications Team and Northumberland’s Public Health team have produced two videos to help parents and pupils understand how to go about getting a COVID test if they 1) have symptoms or 2) if they have no symptoms. The videos, and other posters/animations you may find useful can be found here.
Please ensure NQT reports for spring term are sent to Dave Cookson within the next 10 days. Do contact Dave directly if you have any queries.
The School Improvement Team have produced a briefing note about planned activity from Ofsted this term. Do contact one of the team if you require support or guidance around inspection. Ofsted are holding two webinars in early May outlining their plans – details are available here.
It is our intention that SIP visits will be held in school this term, rather than being held remotely. When making arrangements to visit a school, SIPs will ensure that they are familiar with the plans you have in place for COVID safety. We have asked all SIPs to carry out a Lateral Flow Test before each …
The Skills Builder Partnership brings together over 800 schools, colleges, employers and organisations around a common approach to building eight essential skills. A number of Northumberland schools are already involved. The approach is underpinned by a rigorous progression framework, which breakdown skills like Teamwork, Listening and Problem Solving into teachable steps. The Accelerator is the …
As part of the Government’s programme to provide targeted additional financial support to schools, North Yorkshire are currently looking for people who are interested in becoming accredited School Resource Management Advisers (SRMAs). SRMAs are school business experts who support schools and trusts to improve their financial health, maximise use of resources and deliver positive educational …
Expressions of Interest in School Resource Management Adviser (SRMA) programme Read More »
Page summary: The government is giving schools extra funding to help improve outcomes for disadvantaged children and other pupils who need extra support. Change made: Updated with a link to ‘Pupil premium: allocations and conditions of grant 2021 to 2022’ and added information on the requirements of schools.
Thank you for completing the remote learning survey recently. If you indicated that there were still pupils without a suitable device and/or internet access at home then devices will be provided via the LA for those pupils. You should receive an appointment in the next few weeks for delivery of those devices. If you haven’t …
The Department for Education has committed £10.1m to support schools in England to open their facilities outside of the normal school day (evenings, weekends, and holidays) to allow young people more opportunities to participate in extra-curricular physical activity and sporting opportunities. RISE are distributing this funding on behalf of the DfE, and they are now in a …
Following progression to the next step of the Government roadmap and updated guidance issued to schools, the Corporate Health and Safety Team has updated a number of model Covid risk assessments. Headteachers should update their own school-specific Covid risk assessments as appropriate: COVID19 – School Risk Assessment – Template (version 6.1) – changes incorporated from amendments made to School Operating Guidelines during Covid (updated …
Parents and carers of school children who are asked to self-isolate following contact with a positive case of Covid-19 can now access support if they are unable to work as a result and are on a low income. For further details click here.
Please find attached our new catalogue which contains details of the courses being held in 2021/22 should you be interested in attending. Please feel free to forward this to your contacts. I also attach a training application form which should be completed and returned to hlthimpr.training@nhct.nhs.uk. Please note that a separate application form will need to …
Integrated Wellbeing Service training – catalogue of training for 2021/22 Read More »
North Tyneside are facilitating some virtual leadership sessions from 19 April – 29 April 2021 and would like to share the offer more widely to Newcastle and Northumberland schools. You will find the link below to the sessions with more information, dates and times and how to book. https://nteysis.org.uk/leadership-virtual-conference-2021/ Any questions please contact: Sharon Harries …
