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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 […]

Dear Colleagues,  Please find a link to our Autumn half Term, Safer in Education newsletter.

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

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

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

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

As winter approaches, the Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Education has published two blogs aimed to help reduce illness-related school absences. These outline practical steps schools and families can take together including those around basic hygiene practices, making children are up to date with their

Dear Colleagues, We are currently in the process of refurbishing Wooler Primary School and are able to offer the following surplus furniture to schools in Northumberland: If you are interested in viewing these items, please contact Mike Dean-Hall (mike.deane-hall@woolerandglendale.co.uk) to arrange a convenient time to view and collect the benches.  

F.A.O Headteacher (as duty holder) and Caretaker/Site Manager If you haven’t already done so, please remember to book a place on the accredited Asbestos Awareness training course.    Course: Asbestos Awareness Training Current dates with availability are:  9.00am, 30 October 2025  9.00am, 11 November 2025 9.00am, 26 November 2025 All

(This course is mandatory for Headteachers in Community/VC schools and the PRU) This course was originally delivered in June 2025.  If you have already attended, there is no need to attend again.  About the course Specifically designed for Headteachers and other staff who support them to manage school premises.  This

This year we’re launching an online safety session aimed at parents and carers whose children attend schools in ICT SLA3 (online safety). The session will last around 40-45 minutes and aims to explain: You can choose to share the links to the online sessions, or alternatively, you may like to

The School Workforce Census return is due on 6 November. Please can you upload your completed returns to the School to School system on 6 November. If you’re unable to upload your return on this date you must contact us at payrolldevelopment@northumberland.gov.uk If you are an Academy you will need

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

Northumberland County Council are offering free trees to schools as part of the annual tree giveaway. If you’re a school, community group or town/parish council you can apply for a free tree pack in sizes 10, 30, 60, 90 or 120.   Choices of tree packs are:    The trees are

Would you like to support your learners to be more independent, skilled and confident? Northumberland Psychological Services Team are offering a training programme to build the capacity of schools to do just that.    The MeLSA (Mediated Learning Support Approach) course is based on mediated learning principles. Mediated learning involves

The Council has a number of white desks and partition screens available free to any school that is able to collect (see attached photos). The desks and screens are currently stored in Bedlington Council Offices.  To arrange a visit to review the desks, please contact Nicola Armstrong  Mobile:  07900 681384

The Northumberland Cultural Education Partnership are working with NECA  to address the transport issues associated with Northumberland schools accessing cultural venues. The Community Engagement Lead for the bus network has produced a zoomable map of cultural organisations and schools, along with the existing bus routes that serve these. This might be

Please find attached information to enable school staff to sign up for free training in relation to dyslexia.