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Funding for UK Schools to Organise Events During British Science Week 2026

British Science Week (BSW) is an annual programme of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) events and activities. It will next take place 6-15 March 2026 with the theme of ‘Curiosity: what’s your question?’. Grants of £400 will support schools in challenging circumstances to take part in British Science Week, […]

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Activate with Joe Wicks – calling all schools – live event with BBC Children In Need Friday 14 November

Following the success of the summer Activate with Joe Wicks series, 10 new episodes are now available on BBC iplayer: Activate with Joe Wicks – BBC iPlayer There will also be a live-streamed Activate session with Joe Wicks on Children in Need appeal day, and we’re hoping for as many primary

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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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Promoting the Healthier Together website and mobile app to parents and carers

The Healthier Together website and mobile app is designed to help parents, carers, and professionals (including schools) make informed decisions about children’s health. Thewebsite and app can play a significant role in supporting schools and improving school attendance in the following ways: By making health advice accessible, reliable, and easy

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Early Years Update

Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team 2nd Headcount Request AUT 2025-26  If you have any disadvantaged 2 year olds who have; started accessing funding with you, or have increased their hours since full headcount, please email sophie.downing@northumberland.gov.uk to request a 2nd headcount form by Friday 5th December 2025. Funding Drop-in

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Prudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide November 2025

Please find attached the Prudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide November 2025 for your reference.  If you are unable to open this attachment, you can access the document on the West Northumberland Family Hub website using the following link:- https://www.familyhubsnorthumberland.co.uk/west-locality The link to the Registration form and Request for Service form

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GrantFinder – News alert: Let Teachers SHINE Annual Competition Opens for 2026 Applications

Let Teachers SHINE is a social incubator programme for practising teachers, in all settings, with early-stage ideas aimed at improving outcomes for socio-economically disadvantaged students in the North of England.   SHINE is looking for projects that best meet the following essential criteria:  The programme offers grants of up to £25,000 over

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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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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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