Further to our post in last weeks' edition of the E-courier (15/09/2020), could those Chairs and Vice Chairs who have yet to book onto one of our upcoming Briefings please... read more →
The training directory for the academic year is now available here. We would suggest not printing the document off as changes may be made as the offer and venues may... read more →
In light of these unprecedented times we are now looking at different ways of working and how best to evolve what were our ‘normal’ practices. Moving forward, we will be... read more →
It feels like it has been a long time coming but today (28 August) is my last day as Director of Education and Skills for Northumberland County Council. I would... read more →
Schools should be the last to close and first to reopen in the event of a second wave of COVID-19, with regular testing for pupils and teachers to reassure parents... read more →
Nine out of ten parents back the full reopening of schools next month. The Office for National Statistics found 88 per cent of parents were “very” or “fairly likely” to... read more →
As you may have recently read, there have been some changes in the Council's Cabinet following the resignations of Wayne Daley and Veronica Jones.In light of this, Councillor Guy Renner-Thompson... read more →
UPDATED GUIDANCE: What childcare services early years settings, childminders and local authorities need to provide during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The DfE has updated its guidance to reflect changes in... read more →
The government has announced the details of the national flu immunisation programme for 2020 to 2021.
Buttle UK have this week published 'The State of Child Poverty 20' - a unique insight into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic inside the homes of some of the... read more →