A level Religious Studies – Free CPD
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We would like to invite expressions of interest in an exciting new fully-funded action research project for curriculum leaders in secondary Science. Building on the successes of the Linking Leaders project for primary headteachers and middle leaders, North Tyneside, Newcastle and Northumberland Local Authorities, alongside North East Combined Authority, are
Linking Leaders of Secondary Science – fully funded Read More »
Please see revised attached letter – the previous post showed an incorrect letter in error. Every year, the Dfe requires Local Authorities to contact the parents of Year 8 and 9 pupils with information about schools in the region that offer provision at ‘atypical’ entry points. This is just for
CORRECTION – Atypical points of entry 2024 Read More »
We want to hear from families to help shape the future of services for children and young people with SEND in Northumberland Families are encouraged to have their say by completing an online survey through the Local Offer website and sharing their experiences about what is working well and what
Northumberland SEND survey is closing soon – families encouraged to have their say Read More »
The teams in Education and Skills at County Hall always try to contact the relevant people with the relevant information, and not send blanket emails where possible. To try and help us ensure we have accurate contact details for the different roles and responsibilities we hope you can find 10
Ensuring we send emails to the correct people Read More »
The Pupil Premium Network meetings provide an opportunity to hear from the School Improvement Team on national and countywide pupil premium/disadvantage issues, and discuss pertinent issues with colleagues from other schools. Main agenda: Select from the following links below, to attend your localised meeting: Monday 04/11/2024 – 1:30-4:00pm Pupil Premium
Autumn Pupil Premium Network Meetings are now open for bookings Read More »
A reminder to all SENDCO’s that when a child is going to have an EHCP Annual Review social care should be contacted and informed of their name and dob, and the date and time of the AR, preferably at least 8 weeks before the anticipated meeting. This is so social
SENDCOS – EHCP Annual Reviews Read More »
The Cost of the School Day calendar aims to help schools identify possible cost barriers throughout the year, and think about some alternatives to make sure all children and young people can fully participate in education and all that going to school involves. The calendar is filled with tried and
Please see attached briefing letter about the scheme along with Support Staff Supply claim form and Teaching Staff Supply claim form.
Insurance Supply Scheme 2024 Read More »
There is nothing quite like reading in your home language. From September 2024, an exciting collection of 400+ Ukrainian and Russian fact and fiction will be available for school libraries and education settings. This collection has travelled internationally to come to Northumberland and will be delivered by the Schools Library
Home language books for schools Read More »
Please find attached the What’s On Guide of activities being held at Hexham Family Hub for September/October 2024. Please share with staff teams/colleagues/networks who may find it relevant
Whats On at Hexham Family Hub September/October 2024 Read More »
The Ogden Trust is accepting applications for new school partnerships starting in 2025-26. The School Partnerships programme offers funding and support to groups of schools in England that are committed to enhancing physics teaching and learning. The programme provides funding for schools over a period of five years. To be
News alert: School Partnerships Programme Opens for Applications Read More »
As pupils return to the classroom to start the new term, Northumberland County Council has put together a guide to support available for families. While many children will be looking forward to being back with their friends, starting or returning to school can also be an anxious time for some.
Back to school guide for families in Northumberland Read More »
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (4 September). The content is available here.
The events that took place over the summer may have impacted and affected the pupils you teach. Here are some of the resources that have been developed in response to the Southport attack and widespread violent disorder that followed. Picture News has produced a free, primary resource: Story: Over the summer, riots
Resources for teachers to talk to their pupils about the unrest over the summer Read More »
The Foyle Foundation is accepting applications from UK state schools and special schools until the end of September when their School Library Programme ends. UK state schools and special schools can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £10,000. Priority is given to state funded primary schools (reception to end of
It’s nearly International Walk to School Month, is your school taking part? Sign up here to let us know and order resources, then plan your month using the attached Walk to School Month template. You choose how much you want to get involved using the ideas and suggestions, if it’s your first
International Walk to School Month 1-31 October 2024 Read More »
The DfE guidance “working together to improve school attendance” became statutory on 19th August 2024. This replaces all previous guidance and provides information about interventions available to address pupils’ poor attendance, pupil registers and attendance codes. The Department has published a very slightly updated version of the above guidance. There are no policy changes in the document,
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DfE regional Prevent education coordinators (RPECs) support and improve Prevent delivery in each region of England. The RPECs offer large, virtual training sessions that are available to anyone working within an education setting in England. They focus on the implementation of Prevent and are designed primarily for those in dedicated safeguarding or Prevent
Prevent in education: training for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) Read More »
The latest version of Keeping Children Safe in Education has now been published. You can download it here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education–2 The content is almost as expected from the ‘for information’ version, published in May 2024. There are two changes areas to note: – Safer Recruitment for individuals who have lived or worked
NOW PUBLISHED – Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 Read More »
With the start of the new academic year 2024/25, we would like to take this opportunity to let colleagues, parents/carers, children & young people know about the Northumberland Growing Healthy 0-19 Service. Please find attached information about our offer for all families in Northumberland. If you have any questions, please
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Young people’s creative learning charity Mortal Fools are offering Northern schools’ FREE access to their award-winning Mental Health Education through storytelling intervention; MELVA. Express your interest in a free MELVA licence TODAY via: https://melva.org.uk/eoi/ Mortal Fools have funding from the North East Combined Authority in place to cover the cost of
Calling all Northern Schools! Read More »
There are still places available on the Youth Mental Health Awareness training session on Thursday 5th September 2024, 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm, should you or anyone you know be interested in attending. Places on our courses must be booked through the online platform Learning Together, and you can book a
Places available – Youth Mental Health Awareness training on Thursday 5th September 2024 Read More »
Please see revised attached letter – the previous post showed an incorrect letter in error. Every year, the Dfe requires Local Authorities to contact the parents of Year 8 and 9 pupils with information about schools in the region that offer provision at ‘atypical’ entry points. This is just for
CORRECTION – Atypical points of entry 2024 Read More »
Please find details of our training courses below. Please also see 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 think would be interested
Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme Read More »
As you may already be aware, Family Hubs have purchased a multi-user license for The Solihull Approach (inourplace.co.uk) which has FREE online courses dedicated to improving emotional health and wellbeing in parents, children, teenagers, adults and grandparents. Solihull have designed a campaign for schools to use to help promote this fantastic
Free Online Courses for Parents – Solihull Read More »
We are writing to inform all headteachers and their governing bodies that all members of staff from the Northumberland County Council Education & Skills Service and Children’s Social Care who attend a school, academy or alternative provider will have with them their Northumberland County Council identity badge which is an
DBS letter for schools for September 2024 Read More »
The Blue Light Card now welcomes teachers to its list of eligible services. The card costs £4.99 for two years – by joining you can save money on a wide range of goods and services both online and in-store. For full details and FAQs click here.
Blue Light Card discount scheme extended to teachers Read More »
A free accreditation programme for primary and secondary schools, achieving skills for life The Water Smart Schools Award programme provides a framework for schools to help them facilitate this essential knowledge and skills in their pupils to an excellent standard. The initiative provides schools with all the necessary materials to
Royal Life Saving Society – Water Smart Schools Award Read More »