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The Board of Trustees of the Three Rivers Learning Trust and the Board of Directors of Tyne Community Learning Trust have agreed to merge following a period of consultation with parents, carers, staff, stakeholders and the local community. From 1st September, the two Trusts will become a single organisation and will be […]
Multi Academy Trusts Merge Read More »
I hope you are well, please see our September newsletter for Educational staff. I have included a Northumberland Kooth & Qwell Booking form with this edition if you wish to book any sessions/ events ahead of time. I have attached a pdf version of the newsletter to this email and for the
Northumberland Educational staff Kooth & Qwell September Newsletter Read More »
Please find attached the regular monthly funding ebulletin from the Regeneration Investment Team 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 e-Bulletin’
Regeneration Investment Team Funding e-Bulletin Read More »
British Cycling Ride Leader Level One course @ The Sele First School Hexham, Northumberland Wednesday 4th October 8.45am – 5pm Participants will need to bring their own cycle and helmet and be confident on road cyclists, the course will give staff the skills and knowledge to take pupils out on led rides
Free for school staff – British Cycling Ride Leader Level One Read More »
Senior leader briefings are designed to provide information and updates to headteachers/senior leaders, and give those attending the time and space to see colleagues and discuss pressing issues. The content will be the same at the North, Central and West meetings so you only need to attend one. 02/10/2023 at
Autumn Term 2023 SENIOR LEADER BRIEFINGS Read More »
Please find details below of the IWS training courses, click on the headings for links which are being delivered in 2023/24. All courses are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise stated. Please also see the attached document which gives further details on all of our courses. Please feel free to forward this
Integrated Wellbeing Service Training Programme – 1st September 2023 to 31st March 2024 Read More »
Please see attached letter for information. Teaching Staff Supply Claim Form here Support Staff Supply Claim Form here.
LA Staff Absence Teachers and Support Staff Insurance Supply Schemes from Sept 2023 Read More »
Please see guidance which has been issued to Local Authorities in respect of the use of the above devices. Buckle guards are fitted to a standard seatbelt and are designed to prevent individuals from easily releasing the seat belt during a journey. They are sometimes used when transporting pupils with
Use of Seatbelt Buckle Guards in Vehicles Read More »
We would like to invite schools across Northumberland to apply for our Roots and Shoots 2024 Programme. This programme is run by Northumberland County Council in partnership with Alnwick Gardens and aims to offer children in selected schools an opportunity to learn how to grow, tend and harvest food for consumption. Please see the attached document for further
Roots and Shoots 2024 Programme Read More »
Dear Colleagues, Welcome back to a new term. Please find attached a message about the 2023/24 National Child Measurement Programme and information from the previous cohort results. In a change from the historical process where all schools were targeted over a one month period, the measuring of children in Reception and Year 6 will
Important message from the Northumberland Public Health Team Read More »
If school leaders would like to reassure parents about RAAC you are welcome to use the statement below: “Northumberland County Council would like to reassure families that our investigations have found no evidence of the presence of RAAC in our maintained schools in Northumberland. Academies are liaising directly with the Department for
RAAC – Statement from the Local Authority Read More »
The updated guidance on ‘Suspension and permanent exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England, including pupil movement’ comes into effect from 1 September 2023.
School suspensions and permanent exclusions Read More »
The September 2023 version of the keeping children safe in education guidance is now in force, replacing previous versions. The DfE initially published this for information in June. We have since made meaningful amendments to paragraphs 142, about the appropriateness of filtering and monitoring systems online, and 150, about guidance
Keeping children safe in education Read More »
Free Information Webinars. Have you been involved in the programme years ago, or never taken part? Our webinars are a great way to find out how the AYLA works. Just 40-45 mins, the sessions help you think about how you might develop courageous advocacy in your school and equip the
Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award (AYLA) Read More »
Safety Notice At CLEAPSS we follow the latest updates from a number of sources, including the HSE. One of the latest concerns which may impact the work of some schools and colleges is the use of two post lifts in motor vehicle centres. Although these are rare in schools, they
SAFETY NOTICE – Design & Technology Read More »
The Oral Health Promotion team at NHS England are offering free oral health training to Key Stage 1 and 2 teachers, in school. The training lasts two hours and a minimum of 10 staff are required. If you would like to the training please contact oralhealthtraining.ne@hee.nhs.uk If small schools would like
KS1 & 2: FREE Oral Health Training Read More »
Please find details below of the IWS training courses being delivered in 2023/24. All courses are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise stated. Please also see the attached document which gives further details on our courses. Please feel free to forward this email to any of your contacts who you think would
Integrated Wellbeing Service Training Programme – 1st September 2023 to 31st March 2024 Read More »
As the new school year rolls around we are running a new set of information sessions available for you to join and learn more about Kooth. These sessions are open to all professionals that work with children and young people from the age of 11 and up to the age
Northumberland Kooth Information session Read More »
Important Safety Message – Product Recall for Vevor-branded Products At CLEAPSS we follow news from various organisations, including Government offices. We recently received a notice from the Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) regarding equipment that may have been supplied to schools. The notice urges consumers to check any Vevor
SAFETY NOTICE: Product Recall for Vevor-branded Products Read More »
Please find attached the regular monthly funding ebulletin from the Regeneration Investment Team 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 e-Bulletin’
Funding e-Bulletin – 1 August 2023 Read More »
Please see attached the Kooth August newsletter for schools in the area, feel free to share with other members of staff or other educational professionals in the area that would benefit from reading our newsletter.
Northumberland Schools Kooth August Newsletter Read More »
Integrated Services have recently awarded a 3 year contract to a security company to act on behalf of Northumberland County Council, providing a key holding service at our properties. If you require an out of hours service to respond to alarm activations please contact Sarah Dodds, Integrated Services Manager (sarah.dodds@northumberland.gov.uk)
Out Of Hours Key Holding Service Read More »
The Primary PE and Sport Premium update was published on 19 July 2023 and confirms that the Primary PE and Sport Premium will continue for academic years 2023/24 and 2024/25. Alongside this, the DfE published the School Sport and Activity Action Plan on 19 July 2023, which aims to support
Primary PE and Sport Premium Read More »
Dear Colleagues Having returned from a beautiful, albeit rainy Scotland, I am pleased to bring you the final updates for this academic year. Lots to catch up on this week, so read on. Many of you will, I am sure, be aware of the recent improved pay award of 6.5% for teachers
Education Policy and Research Service 2022-2023 Weekly Update 19 July 2023 Read More »
Dear Colleagues As those longed-for summer holidays approach, it is time for the final batch of summaries for the academic year. As always, a wide range of themes and topics. There are 2 curricular foci this month with 2 reports on languages (the British Council Language Trends report and a
Education Policy and Research Service July 2023 Read More »
A Fond Farewell to Katie Watson We are very sad to be saying goodbye to our friend and colleague Katie Watson who will be taking her retirement at the end of the summer term. Katie will be a huge miss from the Early Years Team. I’m sure you will join
Early Years Update Read More »
Newcastle Research School are working in collaboration with North of Tyne Combined Authority and Three Rivers Teaching School Hub to host a fully funded SEND conference in October. We are increasingly aware that the requirements of teachers to support children with SEND has been rapidly changing in recent years. Our
Fully Funded SEND Conference Read More »
There is still time for your school to help the Northumberland Schools Sustainability Network (NSSN) create a logo. First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary and Special schools are invited to take part in creating an iconic logo which will incorporate the essence of the network and give it a unique identity. Schools are
Last chance for your school to win £250 through the NSSN logo competition Read More »
Please see attached the Summer term Schools Go Smarter newsletter.
Schools Go Smarter summer newsletter Read More »
Could all schools who have an interest or who are in the process of applying to be a School of Sanctuary please contact Ian Luke, who is the lead for Schools of Sanctuary in Northumberland. If schools are interested of becoming a School of Sanctuary please contact Ian for further
Schools of Sanctuary Read More »
