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Members of the Northumberland Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) are keen to support teachers in their work and to promote interesting and relevant RE/religion and worldviews education (R&W) in our schools. To that end they are seeking some information from RE teachers countywide. SACRE would be grateful if […]

Applications for SSAFA (Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmen’s Families Association) short breaks 2026 are now OPEN! What Are SSAFA Short Breaks? SSAFA Short Breaks are free, residential activity breaks for families currently serving in the Armed Forces who have a child (aged 5–18) with an additional need and/or disability. These breaks

Please see link for drug awareness resources, published by DHSC, and available to download. Includes resources that can be used in educational settings. Drug Awareness Campaign | Campaigns | Campaign Resource Centre

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

Speakeasy Parents course Speakeasy works with parents and carer-givers of children and young people with additional learning needs, learning disabilities or neurodivergence, helping them feel confident in talking to their children about growing up, relationships, and sex. By supporting parents and carers to have these conversations, we reduce stress, isolation and uncertainty,

This handbook collates support for children and families residing in Northumberland, which schools can access and signpost families to. It’s a handy guide broken down by need, and schools can see what is available to all – universal and free, as well as additional support which may be purchased.

Please see flier for dates and information – Be you- Helping You Be You

Here’s the latest edition of the Schools Go Smarter newsletter for the Autumn term, please get in touch with tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk with any queries.

Grants are available twice a year for UK schools in challenging circumstances to run CREST Awards with students (aged 3 to 19 years) who are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). CREST Awards aim to inspire children and young people to think and behave like scientists and engineers.

Dear Headteacher  Hotpod yoga in Morpeth are kindly offering staff in Northumberland schools a free class over the festive period to support with well-being after a long and challenging term. Please see attached a voucher which can be distributed to all members of staff. 

Our 2 popular Theatre in Education productions  focussing on Road Safety and Sustainable Travel are once again open for bookings for performances next term. Northumberland Schools can book direct here –  Northumberland Schools Booking Link – see attached flyer. 23-27 Feb Split Decisions (formerly ‘Josh Green’) is an emotive 60 minute performance and workshop

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

Please find a link to our Christmas edition, Safer in Education newsletter.

Dear Headteacher Northumberland’s Schools Forum met on 12 November 2025 to consider the information in relation to the current SEN position and also in relation to School Funding for 2026/27. The ESFA has recently updated their guidance in relation to the National Funding Formula for schools and this is available