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Oxford University Press invite you to an upcoming webinar on inclusive education. On Tuesday 16th September at 4pm, Adam Sproston, Senior HMI for SEND, Alternative Provision and Inclusion at Ofsted, will be sharing insights on how inclusion is being prioritised in the new inspection framework. Adam is going to explain: The […]
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We are holding an in-person Climate Event at the beginning of the new school year on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at County Hall, Morpeth, from 1pm – 4pm which will bring Teachers together to focus on hearing more about a number of climate programmes, as well as hearing more about the climate and sustainability support NCC
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RWI have arranged two short online meetings to discuss their offer to Northumberland alliance schools. Please use the link to sign up: 10th September – 15:30 https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/booktraining/free/MTQ5Mw/MjMyNDU0/GB/ 11th September – 10:00 https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/booktraining/free/MTQ5Mw/MjMyNDU1/GB/ The second meeting is a repeat of the first so schools only need to attend one.
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The North-East Combined Authority is once again funding the very popular Linking Leaders programme for primary and first school headteachers and senior leaders. This is an excellent opportunity for schools to further develop their planned and enacted curricula in partnership with The Newcastle Research School and within a network of
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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
NCEP is a network of cultural and educational professionals with the shared purpose of promoting arts and cultural opportunities to improve the lives of young people across the region. Visit www.ncep.org.uk for more information and sign up to receive our termly newsletter by emailing Claire Baigent at hello@ncep.org.uk
Northumberland Cultural Education Partnership website is now live! Read More »
Primary schools & specialist settings in North East (including Tees Valley), North Yorkshire and North West are invited to attend Mortal Fools upcoming MELVA digital showcase on 17th September, 10am via Zoom. Thanks to funding and business sponsorship, we’re able to allocate MELVA licences for free for academic year 25/26 on a first come, first served
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North East Museums Regional Learning Team are seeking schools from across the North East with early career teachers (ECTs+5years) to apply for the Cultural Match Programme. Successful schools will be given a £3,000 budget to work with a Creative Producer to address existing or emerging pupil needs through culture and
Call-out for Schools: Cultural Match Programme Read More »
There are still places available on the following courses being delivered in September 2025. Places on our courses must be booked through the online platform Learning Together, and you can book a place by clicking on the course title which will take you directly to the Learning Together page for that
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The Department for Education has published details of the eligibility criteria for the 2025 National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) cohort. Details can be found here. In summary: The registration service, which enables applicants to express their interest with the DfE, will open on 8 September 2025.
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Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Training for School Governors Northumberland County Council and the NHS are offering free virtual training sessions for school governors focused on emotional wellbeing and mental health. This 1-hour session will equip governors with essential knowledge around: 🗓️ Dates: Sign up via link in flier. For queries: Beyou@northumberland.gov.uk SMHL Refresher
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Please find details of our training courses below together with the attached document 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 »
From the 1st September until the 12th October, Berwick and Hexham libraries will be hosting a free touring exhibition called, Make Mine Manga. Make Mine Manga is a free exhibition for anyone curious about manga as well as the avid fan. It explores the origins of Manga in Japan, the creative techniques
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Booking and further details available here.
Developing oracy in KS1 & KS2 | National Literacy Trust Read More »
Senior Leader briefings return for the 2025 – 2026 academic year. A chance to meet colleagues and hear from the School Improvement Team as well as other local authority staff and invited guests. The content will be the same at the North, Central and West meetings so you only need
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Ofsted are running a programme of webinars in September to help familiarise providers with the November 2025 education inspection framework changes. Full details here. The School Improvement Team will be attending them – we will summarise and provide feedback during senior leader briefings.
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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
Northumberland Couny Council are hosting an in-person climate event at the beginning of the new school year on Tuesday 16th September at County Hall, Morpeth, from 1pm – 4pm. The event will bring teachers together to focus on hearing more about a number of climate programmes, as well as hearing
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The next Northumberland Schools Sustainability Network meetings have been scheduled and are divided out into 2 meetings for the different Key Stages, ensuring that the conversations and discussions are more relevant: Key Stages 1 and 2 – Tuesday 8th July 2025, 4pm – 4:45pm, online via Microsoft Teams Key Stages 3 and
Primary schools & specialist settings in North East (including Tees Valley), North Yorkshire and North West are invited to attend Mortal Fools upcoming MELVA digital showcase on 17th September, 10am via Zoom. Thanks to funding and business sponsorship, we’re able to allocate MELVA licences for free for academic year 25/26 on a first come, first served
MELVA showcase – September Read More »
Please find below details of training for early years settings looking to provide professional development opportunities for staff in early years settings. The training will support the setting meet requirements in the new early years framework Safer Recruitment – for Early Years SettingsThe training is accredited by the Safer Consortium, To
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Struggling with persistent absence? Want to build a stronger attendance culture? Keen to hear what’s worked in other schools? Join staff from the Ashington Attendance Hub for a practical and solution focussed event that will equip you with proven strategies and take-away resources to make a real difference to your
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Durham University are offering a free conference, open to anyone who teachers Religious Studies or Ethics in schools and colleges. This conference offers a chance to meet academics from the UK’s largest Department of Theology and Religion; to hear about new research and new directions in the field that are
Theology and Religious Studies Teachers Conference – June 2025 Read More »
The North East Ambition Primary Team are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Summer Primary Careers Conference at Sunderland College, Bede Campus on Friday 4 July. The conference will bring together primary school careers leaders from across the region to share best practice, look ahead to the future, and consider ways to demonstrate and
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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 recommend
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We are thrilled to welcome Shonette Bason, the nationally renowned Early Years expert (widely known as the “Dough Disco Lady”), who will be leading an engaging and thought-provoking evening at Sele First School. Session topic: Creating Standing Out Early Years – With an Early Writing Focus We’re also pleased to offer a special
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Thursday 26th June, 3.45pm, online. Those of you who already have, or are considering moving to an eSchools website may be interested in joining this introductory session to help you get started with your DfE website compliance tracker, which will be available for use shortly. The DfE Compliance Tracker gives you
eSchools Website: DfE Tracker Introductory Session Read More »
Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme Please find details of our training courses below together with the attached document 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
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At Canva Learning Labs, discover how Canva Education can help teachers and students create, collaborate and bring learning to life, via a series of workshops. This event is free to attend but you must register in advance using your School360 email address to show that you have a Canva Edu SSO
Free Canva Learning Event at The Baltic, September 23rd Read More »
