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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Online Safety  Useful tips to share with parents, especially with the run up to Christmas; https://www.getsafeonline.org/onlinebuying https://www.getsafeonline.org/checkawebsite https://www.getsafeonline.org/purchasescams Publishing Your Fee Policy – Are You Ready? Childcare providers must publish their fee policies online by January 2026, including the costs of chargeable extras and […]

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Prevent in education – virtual training sessions

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

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Early Years Update

Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Early Years SEND and Inclusion drop-in Thursday 20th November 4-6PM Joining link: Inclusion Drop In | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams New Early Years Cycles of Target’s document This document will support writing SMART targets. If you need further help or support, please contact an EYIC. Opportunity – Nursery Facility

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Level 3 Forest School qualification

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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Promoting the Healthier Together website and mobile app to parents and carers

The Healthier Together website and mobile app is designed to help parents, carers, and professionals (including schools) make informed decisions about children’s health. Thewebsite and app can play a significant role in supporting schools and improving school attendance in the following ways: By making health advice accessible, reliable, and easy

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Early Years Update

Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team 2nd Headcount Request AUT 2025-26  If you have any disadvantaged 2 year olds who have; started accessing funding with you, or have increased their hours since full headcount, please email sophie.downing@northumberland.gov.uk to request a 2nd headcount form by Friday 5th December 2025. Funding Drop-in

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You’re Invited: Launch of the Northumberland Healthy Families Plan– Join Us on 19th November

The Northumberland 0-19 (25) Service are pleased to invite you to our virtual launch event of the Northumberland Healthy Families Plan on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (MST) What is the Healthy Families Plan? This important plan outlines how Growing Healthy Northumberland 0–19 (25) Service, (previously

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Early Years Update

Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Funding Discussion Slots We are now holding drop-in sessions every Wednesday (term-time only). If you would like to book a slot to discuss your funding queries, please complete this form. New Information for Childminders DfE have brought together the most relevant Childcare Works resources for

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Welcome to the first edition of the NECA Excellence in Education newsletter!

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 fully funded programmes for the 2025/26

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World Mental Health Day – 10th October

World Mental Health Day is held every 10th October to raise awareness and drive positive change for everyone’s mental wellbeing. This year’s theme, “Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies”, highlights the urgent need for timely, compassionate support. For those working in education, the pressures can be especially intense.

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PORTAGE WORKSHOPS

Northumberland Portage Service is delivering a series of National Portage Association Workshops at Blyth West Family Hub in 2026. The workshop is suitable for all Early Years Practitioners. The Course aims to develop: Central to the course are the ‘Portage Principles’ and the ‘Three Circle Model of Portage’. These are emphasised throughout

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Early Years Update

Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Maths in the Early Years- self-directed learning library course available to SLA members.   Login to your School Readiness Passport account to find our new Math’s in Early Years training course which includes an introductory video and 6 supplementary videos focusing on key mathematical concepts: 

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