Safer in Education – Autumn Term 1
Dear Colleagues, Please find a link to our Autumn half Term, Safer in Education newsletter.
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Great Teaching Toolkit – FREE
Evidence Based Education are excited to be partnering with the North East Combined Authority to bring the Great Teaching Toolkit to schools across the region. This partnership will support teachers with evidence-informed resources, strategies, and professional development, all underpinned by feedback tools that work for you in your own context
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Consultation on Northumberland County Council School Admission Arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools 2027/28
The Local Authority has launched a formal consultation on the The above documents are attached to this email for your consideration. This consultation will run from 3th November to 15th December 2025 and any comments on these arrangements can be forwarded to schooladmissions@northumberland.gov.uk This consultation also includes a specific proposal to change the
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
EPIC – The Skills and Innovation Hub for North Northumberland
Join leading local employers and find out more about EPIC – The Skills and Innovation Hub for North Northumberland. The proposed Hub is not just a building—it’s a platform for encouraging partnership, productivity and progress. Its mission is to become a beacon of innovation and opportunity, featuring: · A vibrant STEAM
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WWF Offers Grants to Help Schools Transform Outdoor Spaces
Primary schools across the United Kingdom can apply for support to enhance their outdoor environments through the Happy By Nature Fund, launched by WWF in partnership with Learning through Landscapes. The fund aims to help schools create greener, more engaging outdoor areas that encourage pupils to connect with nature through
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Network Huddle: Tackling school-based anxiety – a whole school approach
Monday 24th November, 4-6pm, online There has been an increase in children and young people experiencing difficulties attending education due to school-based anxiety, something that has been more apparent as a result of the Covid pandemic. This huddle will explore examples of good practice and lessons learnt from the ‘Anxious about
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Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Key Dates Spring Term Please find key dates attached. Keep these handy to prevent missing submission deadlines. 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
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New RSHE Guidance: Working in partnership with parents to teach about puberty, relationships and sex
Supporting Parents and Carers to Facilitate Conversations around Growing Up, Puberty, Sex & Relationships: Free Course:12 February 2026 10-12:30 Virtual Classroom The new 2025 statutory guidance to RSE and RSHE states that: Primary schools should consult parents about the content of anything that will be taught within sex education. This
Autumn Term Moderation Writing
Autumn Term Moderation Writing Year 2 During the first part of the session, key statements from the teacher assessment framework will be unpicked using national training materials. Year 2 teachers will explore pupil can statements focusing on the difference between expected standard and working towards the expected standard. Following this
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Maintained schools and Local Authorities – Automated emails
On Monday 13 October 2025, some maintained schools, nurseries, academies and local authorities received an automated email confirming assignments for statutory moderation and monitoring activities. For maintained schools and local authorities this is for information only and there is no further action required. For nurseries and academies this email was
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Preventing winter illness in schools
As winter approaches, the Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Education has published two blogs aimed to help reduce illness-related school absences. These outline practical steps schools and families can take together including those around basic hygiene practices, making children are up to date with their
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Work experience in partnership with NHS Choices College
Choices College are looking for genuine work experience opportunities and the aim is, after training, to have our students working independently supporting you in the classroom. Students would be placed on a volunteer DBS through your school or nursery at no cost to the school. We complete all other paperwork
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The 2025-26 Chris Drinkwater Creative Health in Primary Schools Awards are NOW OPEN!
We’re thrilled to announce that the awards are back, celebrating the incredible collaboration between education and the arts to support children’s wellbeing in primary schools across the North East and North Cumbria. If your school or organisation has been championing creativity to make a positive impact on young lives, this
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Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Paediatric First Aid at Work Training Four places are now available for the Paediatric First Aidcourse (face-to-face session on the 6th of December). First come, first served – don’t miss out! Additional date added for Paediatric First Aid at Work Great news! Due to
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Surplus Furniture – ICT Benches
Dear Colleagues, We are currently in the process of refurbishing Wooler Primary School and are able to offer the following surplus furniture to schools in Northumberland: If you are interested in viewing these items, please contact Mike Dean-Hall (mike.deane-hall@woolerandglendale.co.uk) to arrange a convenient time to view and collect the benches.
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Asbestos Awareness Training
F.A.O Headteacher (as duty holder) and Caretaker/Site Manager If you haven’t already done so, please remember to book a place on the accredited Asbestos Awareness training course. Course: Asbestos Awareness Training Current dates with availability are: 9.00am, 30 October 2025 9.00am, 11 November 2025 9.00am, 26 November 2025 All
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Health and Safety Training – Management of School Buildings for School Leaders – New Dates Added
(This course is mandatory for Headteachers in Community/VC schools and the PRU) This course was originally delivered in June 2025. If you have already attended, there is no need to attend again. About the course Specifically designed for Headteachers and other staff who support them to manage school premises. This
Online safety at home
This year we’re launching an online safety session aimed at parents and carers whose children attend schools in ICT SLA3 (online safety). The session will last around 40-45 minutes and aims to explain: You can choose to share the links to the online sessions, or alternatively, you may like to
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Join Our Upcoming Writing Framework Webinar – Wednesday 22nd October
Dear colleagues, We’re pleased to invite you to our upcoming online session, see attached flyer. 🖋️ Understanding the Writing Framework: Clarity, Consistency, and Confidence 📅 Wednesday 22nd October🕞 3:30pm – 4:30pm💻 Online Join this evidence-informed webinar to unpack the key messages of the new Writing Framework and gain clarity on what it really means for classroom practice.
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HeadsUp4HTs
The School Improvement Team are delighted that access to HeadsUp4HTs has been fully funded for Northumberland headteachers by the North East Combined Authority (NECA). HeadsUp are a network that provides peer spaces and safe spaces for headteachers to share their experiences, without judgement, and to receive support, guidance, and connection
School Workforce Census 2025
The School Workforce Census return is due on 6 November. Please can you upload your completed returns to the School to School system on 6 November. If you’re unable to upload your return on this date you must contact us at payrolldevelopment@northumberland.gov.uk If you are an Academy you will need
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Funding e-Bulletin – 10 October 2025
Please find attached the regular monthly funding ebulletin from the Funding Investment and Assurance covering the latest external funding opportunities. You may forward this to colleagues who you think may be interested in future announcements, they can then use the ‘QR Code or link to subscribe to the Regeneration Programmes Investment Funding
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UKHSA common winter illness video
The UKHSA Health Protection Team, have produced a series of bite sized videos regarding common winter illnesses for schools and nurseries and these are now live on a private YouTube channel hosted by UKHSA. They are designed for staff working in schools, and not for distribution outside the settings.
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Free trees for schools
Northumberland County Council are offering free trees to schools as part of the annual tree giveaway. If you’re a school, community group or town/parish council you can apply for a free tree pack in sizes 10, 30, 60, 90 or 120. Choices of tree packs are: The trees are
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Schools Library Service Conference 2026. Building a Reading Culture: Empowering Minds, One Page at a Time
The conference will provide a unique opportunity for primary school leaders and teachers to engage with and listen to keynote speakers, share good practice and participate in workshops creating practical and relevant strategies for the whole school. Keynote Speakers: Cullercoats born authorRoss Welford; Richard O’Neill, author and sixth generation storyteller. Themes
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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Spy Dog, Spy Cat and Spy Pups – website linking to inappropriate adult content
It has come to our attention “in the front and/or back of some editions of the Spy Dog, Spy Cat and Spy Pups series there is a reference to the author, Andrew Cope’s, former website for the series which was owned and managed by him. We understand an unconnected third
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2025/26 EYFS Profile Handbook
FAO of Headteachers: The 2025/26 EYFS Profile Handbook has been released. Please find attached the EYFS Profile Briefing slides which we recommend you read to understand any changes to the Handbook and your responsibilities as a Headteacher. If you have any questions about the EYFS Profile, please contact rosy.dickinson@northumberland.gov.uk.
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