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Sharing What Works: Best Start in Life Case Studies Northumberland’s Best Start in Life (BSiL) priorities are about giving every child the strongest possible foundation — and practitioners play a vital role in making this happen. Our shared focus is on narrowing the attainment gap for disadvantaged children, strengthening communication and language […]
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Achieving inclusion through nurture: Applications now open for Nurture the North East Regional Cohorts From September, schools across the region can strengthen support for pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural needs through the Nurture the North East Programme. Delivered with nurtureuk, the North East Combined Authority and local authorities, the programme
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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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Great news for state-funded education institutions (e.g. schools, colleges and academy trusts) looking to install EV chargers at their workplace – the government has extended the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) for a final year to support the uptake of on-site EV charge points at a fraction of the cost. The scheme offers generous
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The Northumberland Public Health Team are pleased to share resources and plans for RSE Day, kindly provided by colleagues at Nottingham City Council, who are happy for these to be shared more widely. The materials will also be added to the Northumberland PSHE Padlet so they are easily accessible for
Local History Hub – West Northumberland is a teacher-led initiative supporting schools to include local history within the curriculum in practical and manageable ways. There is no cost to participate. The hub will bring together schools, heritage organisations and community partners to support collaboration, curriculum development and professional networking across
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Northumberland County Council and HeadsUp4HTs are pleased to be launching a new HeadsUp4HTs Peer Support Programme for deputy and assistant headteachers this June, following the success of the HeadsUp4HTs headteacher peer support groups which have been running across Northumberland for a number of years. Funded by the North East Combined
NEW: HeadsUp4HTs peer support for deputy and assistant headteachers Read More »
Ruth Miskin Training would like to invite headteachers and/or reading leaders to attend a FREE Phonics Online Assessment support session exclusively for Northumberland Alliance schools. Join for a one‑hour remote training session designed to help you understand how the Online Assessment supports you in your role as Reading Leaders and how to use it
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Funding Discussions – Headcount As the headcount forms are now available, if you have any questions, or require some support completing the form, please book a funding discussion here. Early Years Leaders Briefings We have a jam packed Leader’s Briefing for you this term. Further details
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Vicki Evans, School Governance and Data Protection Manager, will be delivering online training for School Governors on our recently updated School Complaints Policy and the revised Serial and Persistent Complainant Guidance. The session will explore effective approaches to resolving complaints, provide a walkthrough of the updated procedures, and address the
School Governor Training: Complaints Policy & Serial/Persistent Complainant Guidance Read More »
Please see attached milk return for Summer 2026 First and Primary Schools Special Schools
Summer Term 2026 Milk Template Read More »
We have been made aware that several local schools are currently being targeted by phishing emails. These messages often appear to come from a colleague and may use subject lines such as Action Required, Scanned, or Request. These emails typically follow a pattern whereby the recipient is encouraged to open an attachment or
Cyber Security Alert: Phishing Emails Targeting Local Schools Read More »
Facilities Management will be running several training sessions throughout 2026 – please see attached for more details.
URGENT : Caretaker training dates Read More »
The summer time is always a whirlwind, especially for young people who are moving on. To help you navigate these transitions, we’ve put together a free transitions toolkit. These resources are designed with our clinical team to give young people the emotional tools they need to thrive over these next few months.
Kooth: What’s next for young people? Read More »
Ahead of Sir David Attenborough’s big 100th birthday next week, Picture News have put together a special teaching pack. As it’s a big one (and definitely worth celebrating!) this pack will be free of charge for all. If you’d like a copy, just email help@picture-news.co.uk with David100and Picture News will send it over for
Picture News – Sir David Attenborough at 100! Read More »
Effective estate management is a fundamental duty to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and protection of pupils, staff, and visitors. Fire safety must be treated as a core component of statutory compliance, supported by competent risk assessment, clear policies, and ongoing monitoring. For support with fire safety management please click here.
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All local authorities have been asked to set out their plans for how they could deliver the ‘experts at hand’ model set out in the white paper. The DfE focus on ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ includes funding that will “enable local authorities and integrated care boards to establish an
SEND Reform Consultation – Developing Experts at Hand in Northumberland Read More »
A health and safety bulletin has been produced by the Corporate Health and Team in relation to product recalls for several sand-containing toys and craft kits.
Product Recall – Asbestos Contamination in Children’s Toys Read More »
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Summer Headcount Return PVIS ONLY The pre-populated forms are now available in the SUM 2025-26 file in your school360 accounts. We have pre-populated the file using data from Spring term along with eligibility checks made. To locate your file, Go to Drive > use
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W2SW will soon be here, if your school would like to take part and request resources let us know by completing this form. This year’s challenge will see pupils set off on a special operation – codename- Mission Move, to complete the five-day walking challenge. On the way, pupils will meet fun and friendly secret agents
Sign up for Walk to School Week 18-22 May Read More »
Be Part of a National Study – Limited Places! Invitation to Partner in a National Study on Children’s Health and Nutrition We are delighted to invite you to take part in an important school‑focused research project evaluating the government’s Free School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme and its direct impact on pupils’ food intake
Evaluation of School Fruit &Veg Scheme Read More »
FAO Primary Phase Schools Head Teachers Phase 3 Technical webinar 12th May To support those schools interested in submitting a SBN Phase 3 Capital Application with project planning, the DfE is hosting a technical webinar on Phase 3 on Tuesday 12th May 10am – 11.30am. This webinar is aimed at those who would lead and support SBN project delivery,
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Did you know that the 4th – 10th May is Deaf Awareness Week? The National Deaf Children’s Society have a range of activities that can be carried out in schools to raise awareness of this low incidence but high impact disability: Deaf Awareness Week 2026 | National Deaf Children’s Society
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Senior Leader briefings are planned for the summer term. A chance to meet colleagues and hear from the School Improvement Team as well as other local authority staff and invited guests. The content will be the same at the North, Central and West meetings so you only need to attend
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Training Offer- Summer 2026 Please find attached our summer training offer for April-July 2026 and flyer. All courses are available to book via the School Readiness Passport. SLA permissions may be required. Preparing for TransitionReception Ready Checkers are now open on the School Readiness Passport. Please
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Nominations for the annual Love Northumberland Awards are now open and once again Schools Go Smarter have their own category. If your school has an amazing project which encourages more families to walk, scoot or cycle to school and leave the car at home then why not enter this year
Love Northumberland 2026 Schools Sustainable Travel Award Read More »
All schools with pupils in Year 2 and Year 6 are invited to attend upcoming writing standardisation sessions, taking place across three venues in the county. These sessions provide an opportunity for teachers to moderate writing together. Please ensure you bring work from three pupils to assess against the relevant Teacher Assessment
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All local authorities have been asked to set out their plans for how they could deliver the ‘experts at hand’ model set out in the white paper. The DfE focus on ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ includes funding that will “enable local authorities and integrated care boards to establish an
SEND Reform Consultation – Developing Experts at Hand in Northumberland Read More »
Unlocking the Power of Peer Tutoring in Maths presented by What Worked Education A one-hour session available online for Northumberland Schools. Please see the attached flyer for further details.
Unlocking the Power of Peer Tutoring in Maths Read More »
Final Spaces Remaining! Sign up by 24.04.26 Fully funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority 29 April 2026 – 9:00 to 16:00 Holiday Inn, Seaton Burn 👉 Book your place: Creatively Healthy Schools Conference – Fill in form Northumberland schools are invited to a vibrant, practical day exploring how creativity
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