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MELVA showcase – September
Primary schools & specialist settings in North East (including Tees Valley), North Yorkshire and North West are invited to attend Mortal Fools upcoming MELVA digital showcase on 17th September, 10am via Zoom. Thanks to funding and business sponsorship, we’re able to allocate MELVA licences for free for academic year 25/26 on a first come, first served
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North East Attendance Conferences
Struggling with persistent absence? Want to build a stronger attendance culture? Keen to hear what’s worked in other schools? Join staff from the Ashington Attendance Hub for a practical and solution focussed event that will equip you with proven strategies and take-away resources to make a real difference to your
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School Term and Holiday Dates 2026-2027
The term and holiday dates for Northumberland 2026/2027 have been approved as follows:
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New Youth Panel Survey
We are reaching out to ask for your support in an important initiative aimed at amplifying the voices of young people across Northumberland. As part of our efforts to shape a new Youth Panel that will represent youth perspectives at a countywide level, we are gathering input directly from pupils about what
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Theology and Religious Studies Teachers Conference – June 2025
Durham University are offering a free conference, open to anyone who teachers Religious Studies or Ethics in schools and colleges. This conference offers a chance to meet academics from the UK’s largest Department of Theology and Religion; to hear about new research and new directions in the field that are
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Cycling UK Bike Week 2025 9-15 June
Cycling UK’s Bike Week takes place between the 9-15 June, let us know if you have anything planned here and if you want any further ideas to encourage cycling at your school please check out our flyer or get in touch tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk
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Consultation on Scheme for Financing Maintained Schools wef September 2025
Local authorities are required to publish schemes for financing schools, setting out the financial relationship between them and the schools they maintain. This is reviewed on an annual basis, in consultation with Schools and the Schools Forum. One minor change provided by the DfE has been the inclusion of an
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Level 3 Forest School qualification
Adventure Training North East are offering a 9 day level 3 Forest School course endorsed by the Forest School Association. See what previous candidates from Northumberland schools have said: “Wow! What an experience, thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Caroline and Colette are inspirational leaders.’ AS, Bridges Nursery, Newcastle.‘I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend
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eSchools Website: DfE Tracker Introductory Session
Thursday 26th June, 3.45pm, online. Those of you who already have, or are considering moving to an eSchools website may be interested in joining this introductory session to help you get started with your DfE website compliance tracker, which will be available for use shortly. The DfE Compliance Tracker gives you
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Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme
Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme Please find details of our training courses below together with the attached document which gives further details on all of our courses which are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise stated. Please feel free to forward this email to any of your contacts who you
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Free Tree Packs for Northumberland Schools and Communities – Apply Now
We’re pleased to offer free tree packs to schools and community groups across Northumberland, to support tree equity and bring people together through nature. Why apply? How to apply: If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you, please do share it with a colleague or group who might benefit – we’d love to reach
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HAF – Holiday Activities Platform
Support Needed: Help Us Distribute Summer HAF Vouchers We need your support to help distribute Summer HAF vouchers to families eligible for benefit-related free school meals through the HolidayActivities platform. The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, funded by the Department for Education, provides free activities and healthy meals to
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Guides from Children North East
Children North East have created guides for schools to help them support pupils and families who are experiencing poverty or facing financial hardship. Download the guides here.
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Blocked emails
We have been made aware that some schools have not been receiving emails from the Data Unit. Please check that your system is not blocking any emails from: dataunit@northumberland365.onmicrosoft.com. Schools risk not receiving key information regarding the data collections for Phonics, EYFS and KS2 in a timely manner if the
Hive Meeting 19.05.25
Please see information attached regarding our upcoming Hive Meeting. Hive Meetings are network meetings for all Northumberland Senior Mental Health Leads. Hive Meeting 19.05.25 3:30-4:30 Embedding Wellbeing in Policy We will be joined by Aimee Rayson from Bedlington Station Primary who will be telling us how they ensure that wellbeing
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H&S Training – Management of School Buildings for School Leaders
(This course is mandatory for Headteachers in Community/VC schools and the PRU) Specifically designed for Headteachers and other staff who support them to manage school premises. This concise 45 minute course will help you to fulfil your legal responsibilities as a duty holder, ensuring a safe and compliant school environment.
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NOTIONAL SEN FUNDING AND 2025/26 PAYMENTS
While it is not a mandatory requirement for local authorities, Northumberland uses the notional SEN figure as a threshold at which point those inclusive mainstream schools with the highest proportion of students with EHC plans or in receipt of additional Top Up funding may access additional HN “notional” funding on
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Reminder: Driving at Work Questionnaire (Community/VC schools and PRU only)
Thanks to those schools which have completed the questionnaire. If you haven’t yet submitted your response, could Headteachers please arrange for this to be completed by the deadline of Friday 16 May. Even if you don’t own, hire or lease a school passenger carrying vehicle, please complete the questionnaire so we
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Commando Joes Open Day – open to all schools (27 June)
New Delaval Primary School are hosting an open event for schools to see Commando Joes in action and hear about the impact from the children:
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Updated statutory guidance on careers guidance
The DfE has updated its statutory careers guidance. It includes slight changes to the Gatsby Benchmarks, which will come into force from September 2025. It also recommends that all schools and colleges work towards the national Quality in Careers Standard to support the development of their careers programme. The key changes are:
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Picture News Special – A new pope
Picture News have produced assembly materials regarding the election of a new pope. You can find it here.
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LOVE Northumberland Awards 2025
Community groups, schools and individuals can enter their environmental projects and initiatives for this annual celebration of activities which help to keep the county clean and green. Entries are invited for: The closing date for entries for the 2025 awards is Sunday 1 June 2025 at midnight, and full details are in the
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Royal Institution’s Science in Schools Annual Grant Scheme Opens for UK Applications
Find out more about R.I. Science in Schools HERE. Fully funded school visits worth £800 are offered for students, teachers, and families to experience a Royal Institution Science in Schools day. To be eligible, applicants need to be: Priority will be given to schools in disadvantaged areas, with a low IDACI rank
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Mental Health Awareness Week – 12 to 18 May 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 12 to 18 May 2025, and this year’s theme is ‘Community’. Education Support believe wellbeing should be at the heart of every school community – a place where pupils, teachers, leaders, support staff, and governors all feel connected, supported, and valued. To help
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Northumberland SACRE Summer RE Network
Date: Tuesday 24/06/2025Time: 15:45 – 17:00Location: Virtual (Zoom)Appropriate for: RE LeadsSpeaker(s): Caz Weir If you would like to attend the summer term RE network please register here.
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DfE Updates
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published on 6 May. The content is available here.
Northumberland All Age Autism Strategy (Draft Version) – Have Your Say
Last chance to have your say! Survey closes today (6th May 2025). Northumberland County Council and the NHS in Northumberland want to hear people’s views on our ideas for a strategy for autistic people of all ages in Northumberland. The strategy aims to improve services and support for autistic people. We
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Prudhoe Family Hub What’s on Guide May 2025
Please find attached the Prudhoe Family Hub What’s on Guide May 2025for your reference. If you are unable to open this attachment, you can access the document on the West Northumberland Family Hub Padlet using the following link:- West Northumberland Family Hubs ‘What’s On’ Padlet Below is a link to our Membership
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