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Through the RISE attendance and behaviour hub regional support offer, schools will have access to six online CPD sessions, alongside three Open Days in March, June and November 2027. This provides an opportunity to access light touch support, network and collaborate with other schools from January, with the potential to […]
Please find below a series of free DBS workshops for those working in North East Schools, Independent Schools and Specified Establishments, run by the Disclosure and Barring srvice. Tuesday 17th November 2026 2:30pm – 4pm: DBS Disclosure Workshop Appropriate for those in North East Schools and Specified Establishments, who need
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You may have recieved an alert from the DfE today regarding a Cyber Security alert issued by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) yesterday. Please be assured that School360 and eSchools have applied the necessary update and systems remain secure. We suggest checking in with your tech support with regards to
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This letter assures headteachers and governing bodies that members of staff from Northumberland County Council (NCC) Education & Skills Service (including Northumberland Music) and Children’s Social Care, who work directly with children/pupils/young people, have completed appropriate allergy/anaphylaxis training . The staff member will be able to provide you with a
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Building on our ‘Relationships Matter’ series, we are pleased to announce that our next conference will be focused on staff wellbeing. Join us for a series of presentations and workshops with a chance to network with colleagues from across education, health and social care. For further details and a link
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team 🌟 New Learning Library Course: Using AI in Early Years 🌟 Have you heard more about Artificial Intelligence (AI) but aren’t sure where to start? Our new “Using AI in Early Years” Learning Library course, on the School Readiness Passport, has been designed specifically
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team A reminder about the value of our free training offer… We have recently had 11 practitioners not attend our free Makaton training sessions. As each course is limited to 11 places, this effectively means that an entire session has been lost. While the training
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As we are now well into the season of colds and coughs, you may find it useful to read a blog on the DfE website from Chief Scientific Adviser Professor Russell Viner setting out “seven steps to healthier schools and higher school attendance.” Click here.
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Setting level data (PVIs ONLY) You must update the questions module in your Wizard account by Friday 9th October to ensure you can be funded in Autumn term 2026. Please note: Early Years Leaders Briefings Calling all EY Leaders! Get yourself signed to the
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oin colleagues from across Northumberland for a collaborative moderation session focused on strengthening formative assessment practice within the EYFS. This session will support practitioners to develop a deeper understanding of effective formative assessment, explore the role of observation, interaction and responsive teaching, and consider how assessment can be used to
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Reducing the spread of seasonal illness in your school this autumn/winter Illness is the largest cause of school absence. Over 50 million days were lost in 2025/26 due to illness, almost half of all absence.Simple things like regular hand washing, opening windows and supporting vaccination help keep children and staff
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team REMINDER – It’s Headcount/Census Week!! – Information for PVIs ONLY Your Autumn term Headcount return is due to be submitted by Friday 2nd October. To locate your file, go to Drive > use the search in Drive bar to type in your provider ref
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The DfE have published a new enrichment framework to support schools and colleges to design and deliver a high-quality enrichment offer that is strategic, accessible and engaging for all pupils. We encourage you to read the 8 enrichment benchmarks and use them alongside the self-assessment tools, to review your current
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Funded Places Available for the National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership For the first time in recent cohorts, funding for the NPQEYL is available for all eligible participants who secure a funded place with an NPQ provider. Registration is now open for the
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The Inspire programme from NEMSA is back and open for applications! The Inspire education grants programme is open to: Schools can apply for up to £10,000, or £20,000 if a bid is from a trust, federation, or cluster of schools wanting to work together. Closing date for applications is 5pm
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Northumberland Cultural Education Partnerships is looking to work with schools to improve access to cultural education for all pupils in Northumberland. Our monthly newsletter includes creative opportunities for schools across the region, as well as details of cultural providers who can support careers education and work experiences in a meaningful
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Looking to enhance outcomes for boys in your setting? Our new Best Start for Boys programme offers practical, research-informed training across two half-day sessions, helping practitioners reflect on provision, curriculum and interactions. 🌟 Includes access to FREE STEM training from University of Strathclyde lecturers.
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As the new academic year gets underway, we know that supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff will continue to be a priority. At Education Support, we have two timely opportunities that we’d be grateful if you could share with schools, colleges and education staff across
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Golden Tickets Another round of golden tickets will be sent out to potential eligible parents this week. Remember to process an eligibility check via the ELF2 checker in wizard. The letters no longer guarantee eligibility. ELF2 funding begins the term after the child turns 2. Early Years SENCo
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Join paediatric nurse specialists from the RVI’s Great North Children’s Hospital for a full-study day exploring the most commonly seen long term conditions affecting children and young people today. The programme for the day (in February 2027) has been designed to introduce people who teach, care for and support children
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This case study explores how Branton Primary School, a small rural school, responded to a significant childcare sufficiency gap by developing and sustaining wraparound provision for local families. Led by Headteacher Emma Miller, the school used grant funding to create a flexible and financially viable childcare offer in an area
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team ⚠️Estimated Figures – deadline approaching⚠️ PVIS ONLY The deadline for submitting an estimated figures claim is Sunday 6th September. Please log itnto your wizard accounts to submit an advanced or monthly claim. Remember to check your summaries and only include valid codes in your numbers. If you
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We wanted to ensure all were made aware of the update to volunteer related DBS checks and their specific exemption if the people were supervised. The current exemption will be removed on the 1st September and will have a significant impact in a number of areas. Please see the below
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Children and young people bring a wide range of life experiences into the classroom, and these experiences can have a significant impact on their wellbeing, relationships, behaviour, and learning. The Northumberland Schools C.A.R.E. Training provides an opportunity for education professionals to deepen their understanding of attachment, trauma, and the role
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The CYGNET programme is for parents and carers of autistic children and young people aged 5 – 18 and is delivered by staff from the Autism Support Team (High Incident Needs Team). It provides parents and carers who have an autistic child and have been diagnosed in Northumberland with the
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Join RWI for a one-hour, remote training session where they will show you the recommended actions to ensure every Reception child makes a strong start this half-term. The session includes the opportunity for practice and coaching with a trainer. Ideal for Reading Leaders and Reception teachers. Resources you need to
Welcome to Picture News – Live session!For those who’d like to learn about Picture News, recently joined and existing schools who’d appreciate some new ideas/a bit of a refresher!Thursday 3rd September, 11-11.30amInfo and registration here – open to all primary schools Display Set (attached)For anyone with a spare display board and looking for
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David Street will be leaving his post at the end of the year. Please see this letter for further details.
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Please remain vigilant when opening email attachments and clicking links. The IT Team at the local authority have received intelligence relating to emails coming from a compromised email address. Whilst there is no immediate cause for concern at this time, users are reminded to: • Verify the sender before opening attachments
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