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Prevent in education – virtual training sessions

CPD, Early Years, First, Governance, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

The Department for Education (DfE) regional Prevent co-ordinators (RPECs) support and improve Prevent delivery in each region of England. Their role includes implementing Prevent duty responsibilities across schools, further education (FE) and higher education (HE) settings, as well as any other Department for Education interests in the region. The RPECs offer large, virtual training […]

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Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

The Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages returns from 6 January to 31 March 2026 with our biggest and best programme yet! Registrations are open now, so do explore this year’s Festival programme and please share widely across your school networks. Teachers are encouraged to pick and mix from FREE events, classroom activities

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Sign up to save lives with the Fire Kills campaign (DfE)

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

The government’s Fire Kills campaign launches on 17 November. Teachers can access free, curriculum aligned lesson plans and resources on fire safety as well as other safety topics via the education arm of the campaign. Resources are ready for use in classrooms or as homework and help learners make safer choices.

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New training to support struggling readers in secondary schools (DfE)

CPD, High, Middle, Secondary, Special

The Unlocking Reading programme is a new continuous professional development (CPD) programme from FFT in partnership with the DfE. This free opportunity is designed to help state-funded secondary schools in England build their knowledge and strengthen their confidence and skills in supporting struggling readers as well as embedding a whole-school

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Level 3 Forest School qualification

CPD, Early Years, First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

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

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Funding e-Bulletin – 7 November 2025

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

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

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Grants to Support STEM Learning in UK Schools and Colleges

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary

Ten Science Community Grants are available to support hands-on STEM learning and collaboration between schools, colleges and professionals across the UK. Each grant offers up to £105,000 over three years. The funding aims to promote inquiry-based learning, professional development for teachers and sustained partnerships between educators, students and early-career researchers.

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

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary

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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Network Huddle: Tackling school-based anxiety – a whole school approach

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

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

Early Years, First, Governance, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

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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Prudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide November 2025

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

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

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

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

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

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

Early Years, First, Governance, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

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

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

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

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

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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