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Adopt North East is the regional adoption agency and works on behalf of Northumberland County Council. Many of the children waiting for forever families have developmental uncertainty or additional learning needs and would benefit from a parent with skills developed by working in the education sector. If you are considering …
The toolkit was first launched in 2011, providing evidence and making that evidence more accessible to school leaders. This free session will explore how to get the most from the Toolkit, including a focus on now insights and features. For more details click here.
Dear Governors, Please note below, dates for our next ‘virtual’ Spring Briefing sessions. Dates of Meetings: Wednesday, 26 January 2022, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday, 02 February 2022, 10:00am – 12:00 Noon For those of you who still wish to join us, please register your place by completing this Booking Form For …
Dear Subscribers Many of my fellow MFL colleagues will have seen that the DfE published the GCSE Subject Content for French German and Spanish on Friday 14th January 2022. Some changes which have been made since draft stage – here are a few examples. The focus on high frequency vocabulary is retained, but …
Education Policy and Research Service Weekly Email – 19th January 2022 Read More »
The DFE funded National Centre for Computing Education offers fully funded primary and secondary computing courses, for all teachers in the North East. Courses come with various bursaries including up to £1800 for teachers in middle, SEND, secondary and high schools. In addition, through support from DfE funding, schools in Northumberland are entitled to a fully funded half day …
DfE funded support for schools from the National Centre for Computing Education Read More »
The latest update regarding self-isolation requirements for those who test positive for COVID-19 has been included in version 7.4 of the risk assessment: Model School COVID-19 Risk Assessment – 7.4
Dear Colleagues, Headcount SPR 2021-22 (School360 Submissions) The deadline for submitting your headcount return is Friday 21st January. Please ensure you are completing the SPR 2021-22 provider return. If you require a password reset or have any questions, please contact earlyyearsteam@northumberland.gov.uk Golden TicketsAnother round of Golden Tickets are being sent out this …
I am emailing to ask if you could please share/display the attached posters with your patrons and networks. We currently have volunteer roles available within our library service and youth services. I would be extremely grateful for any support you could provide. If you have any questions about these roles or …
The EAL Service will be holding a virtual Drop-In session held via Microsoft Teams to discuss issues and consider scenarios relating to English as an additional language. The Drop-In event is intended to address immediate concerns you may have relating to a current EAL issue. Attendees are welcome to contribute to discussions to explore resolutions. The sessions available are outlined below: …
Please find attached a young person’s version of the latest Northumberland Strategic Safeguarding Partnership’s Annual Report. Please make this document available to your pupils. Thank you
From the 2021 to 2022 academic year, you must use the DfE template to publish your statement – this is a condition of your funding. If you have already adopted a multi-year strategy that will continue this academic year, you do not need to develop a new strategy, but must …
Pupil Premium Strategy statements – new templates are compulsory Read More »
Schools are once again requested to complete their annual mode of travel survey using Modeshift STARS – please see attached letter, please note the proceedure has been simplified from last year and the new instructions are attached here. Please get in touch with any queries, tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk
In June 2021 Ofsted concluded that the prevalence of child-on-child sexual harassment and abuse was so widespread that, for some, incidents are ‘so commonplace that they see no point in reporting them’ and ‘consider them normal’. SWGfL and The Marie Collins Foundation has created a support service for professionals working with children and young people in tackling …
Have you added an annual update to your published equality information? Have you set realistic and challenging equality objectives for the cycle 2021-25? This briefing will cover some of the current areas of national interest for inclusion in published equality information (for example, race equality, positive peer cultures, safe and respectful relationships, peer-on-peer abuse). Opportunities …
Please find a copy of the spring term SIP report template here. If you have any queries or questions please contact Dave, Damian, Claire or Louise.
Spring term School Readiness Passport moderation sessions are taking place soon. For more information and to book your place, please find further information on the attached flyer.
In 2022 the theme is art as activism. Some useful resources and packs for primary and secondary colleagues have been grouped on this Padlet. Join us for a resource and ideas sharing webinar on 3rd February 15.30 to 16.30. Hear from colleagues and partners about the groups and projects you, or …
Please see attached letter about a regional survey for North East schools to better understand what is currently available and how schools could be supported to help improve the experience of children and young people with asthma and those with a history of, or at risk of anaphylaxis.
Wor Bella is the story of how Blyth Spartans Ladies won the Munitionettes cup in 1918, with Bella Reay (“Wor Bella”) scoring 133 goals in 30 matches. The show is touring locally in March and April 2022. For tour information visit www.worbella.co.uk The playwright Ed Waugh is speaking at a free, …
Gender Equality and local history project ‘Wor Bella’ Read More »
Dear Governors, Happy New Year! Please note below, dates for our next ‘virtual’ Spring Briefing sessions. Dates of Meetings: Wednesday, 26 January 2022, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday, 02 February 2022, 10:00am – 12:00 Noon Please register your place by completing this Booking Form For any queries, please email the Governor Training …
Chairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefings – Spring Term 2022, Dates and Booking Form Read More »
Unfortunately, we are in a position where we have had to make some significant changes to our School Games programme for this term. NCC have advised us that ‘Given the guidance provided in October by the Director of Public Health andDirector of Education, the current level of transmission and its …
Northumberland School Games Update – 10th January 2022 Read More »
Dear Colleagues, IMPORTANT – Setting level data As it is January census time the DfE require further data on your early year’s establishment for funding purposes. Please ensure that you complete the questions module in your Wizard account by Friday 28th January to ensure you can be funded promptly in spring term. Failure to …
Looking for a programme that supports pupils to develop leadership and character through social action? Come and find out more about the Young Leaders Award Programme through our free online sessions this term for both Primary and Secondary schools. We are also running our Introduction to Character Education sessions with input from Dr Tom …
Free Webinars from the Archbishop of York Youth Trust Read More »
Dear Subscribers Happy New Year! I do hope that you have all had a restful Christmas break. I am pleased to bring you the first (rather large) set of updates for the New Year, covering a busy start to term. We begin, with the impact of the Omicron variant. On …
Education Policy and Research Service Weekly Email – 11th January 2022 Read More »
FAO SENCos, Headteachers, Governors Please find attached the Annual Report for the Northumberland Inclusive Education Service for 20/21. This is the first time that such a report has been written in this way, and any feedback would be welcome. Please contact Nicola.Taylor@northumberland.gov.uk
Request a unique UTM by emailing: partnerships@phe.gov.uk If you have any questions at all please email partnerships@phe.gov.uk. Best wishes, The Partnerships Team
You’re invited to Mortal Fools’ MELVA digital showcase on 1st February, 4pm-5pm to find out more about this innovative programme, that is revolutionising wellbeing education in primary education settings and benefits THOUSANDS of children! Could 2022 be the year to bring some Melva magic into your setting. You can register your attendance to …
We are delighted to welcome Suzanne Connolly and Jane Kennedy to the School Improvement Team. They join existing team members – Damian, Dave, Hannah, Louise and Claire. Suzanne has joined us from Felton C of E Primary School and will focus on SEND alongside her School Improvement Partner work. Jane …
Welcome to the new members of the School Improvement Team Read More »
To help you make the most of your Education Policy and Research Service subscription here are last month’s highlights, our subscribers’ top three most popular downloads from November’s summaries. 1) EPRS 21/22 32: SEN Support: Findings from a Qualitative Study (DfE) This research from the DfE presents findings from a …
Education Policy and Research Service – December’s Top 3 Downloads Read More »
ECC (Every Child Counts) are wanting 10 schools from the North East to train in and deliver 1stClass@Number (KS1). This cohort of schools will access the training, resources and Sand Well assessment materials for about a third of the normal cost. This is because it is backed by EEF (Education …
Subsidised 1st Class@Number (KS1) training opportunity Read More »
