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âPAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide has recently launched their new PSHE lesson plan/license, Sinking Feeling. With the new government guidance for suicide prevention education in schools starting in Sept 2026, many school staff are looking for reliable, easy-to-use resources that address mental health needs in an age-appropriate way. Sinking Feeling is an […]
Childrenâs Mental Health Week â Live AssemblyWednesday 11th February, 9.15-9.45amJoin Picture News and special guest, childrenâs author and mental wellbeing advocate, Katie Hopper for a live assembly during Childrenâs Mental Health Week, as we explore why feeling included matters. Katie will share one of her stories live and children can reflect
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We are inviting students, teachers, parents,  advisors and clients to join our NWG Apprenticeship Insights Webinar this National Apprenticeship Week – see flyer This will be an inspiring look into careers at Northumbrian Water Group and its open to all! Location: Microsoft Teams Visitors can join using the link below or add the
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The government’s new VAWG and RSHE strategies both emphasise that teaching about safe and respectful relationships is most effective when it is echoed in the home environment. As teachers we sometimes see the early signs of parental conflict, and recognise that a child’s behaviour and their own relationships risk being
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Join us for the chance to moderate with other teachers outside of your school, and look at the potential your pupils have to be a certain standard at the end of the year. Please bring writing books for 3/4 pupils along with you to the session, and a copy of the teacher
Year 2 / Year 6 moderation of writing Read More »
Learning Through Landscapes is offering outdoor learning training sessions and nature equipment for nurseries, schools, and other early learning providers across England, Scotland, and Wales to promote outdoor learning for children. The Local School Nature Grants Scheme will provide an assortment of equipment up to the value of ÂŁ500, along with: Priority will be given to applicants who include
Members of the Northumberland Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) are keen to support teachers in their work and to promote interesting and relevant RE/religion and worldviews education (R&W) in our schools. To that end they are seeking some information from RE teachers countywide. SACRE would be grateful if
Gathering views from Northumberland RE teachers Read More »
Applications for SSAFA (Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmen’s Families Association) short breaks 2026 are now OPEN! What Are SSAFA Short Breaks? SSAFA Short Breaks are free, residential activity breaks for families currently serving in the Armed Forces who have a child (aged 5â18) with an additional need and/or disability. These breaks
Short Breaks for Service Children with Additional Needs & Disabilities Read More »
Please see link for drug awareness resources, published by DHSC, and available to download. Includes resources that can be used in educational settings. Drug Awareness Campaign | Campaigns | Campaign Resource Centre
Drug Awareness Materials – ketamine, THC vapes, and synthetic opioids Read More »
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
Regeneration Funding e-Bulletin – 12 January 2026 Read More »
The Schools White Paper will be published in 2026 and will set out the DfE’s proposed reforms to the SEND system. The DfE want to have an open conversation on points and ideas organisations have raised to help inform how they shape the policy in the White Paper. This is
SEND reform national conversation Read More »
The Northumberland Roots and Shoots Schools Programme is now an established programme at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland. Led by The Alnwick Garden the programme aims to offer children in selected schools an opportunity to learn how to grow, tend and harvest food for consumption. Whilst the individual pupils gain
Final applications for the Roots and Shoots programme Read More »
Speakeasy Parents course Speakeasy works with parents and carer-givers of children and young people with additional learning needs, learning disabilities or neurodivergence, helping them feel confident in talking to their children about growing up, relationships, and sex. By supporting parents and carers to have these conversations, we reduce stress, isolation and uncertainty,
Supporting parents of SEND pupils: growing up, relationships and sex Read More »
Dear Governors, Happy New Year! đ The date for our Spring âvirtualâ Briefing is Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. As usual the briefing will be recorded for those of you who cannot join us or wish to view at a more convenient date/time. This information can be found on our
Chairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Spring Term 2026, Date and Booking Form Read More »
This handbook collates support for children and families residing in Northumberland, which schools can access and signpost families to. Itâs a handy guide broken down by need, and schools can see what is available to all â universal and free, as well as additional support which may be purchased.
Support Directory for Schools Read More »
Please see flier for dates and information –Â Be you- Helping You Be You
Peer Mentor Train the trainer Read More »
Here’s the latest edition of the Schools Go Smarter newsletter for the Autumn term, please get in touch with tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk with any queries.
Schools Go Smarter newsletter Read More »
We are delighted to inform you of the Fixed, Firm and Fluent Foundations: A Transcription Toolkit â a free, high-impact professional development programme designed to strengthen the building blocks of confident, fluent writing across the primary phase. This is aimed at schools with lower than regional/national average in expected standard in writing
Fixed, Firm and Fluent Foundations: FREE for primary/middle schools Read More »
Grants are available twice a year for UK schools in challenging circumstances to run CREST Awards with students (aged 3 to 19 years) who are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). CREST Awards aim to inspire children and young people to think and behave like scientists and engineers.
Crest Awards Engage Grants Open for Applications 6 January 2026 Read More »
đ Give Your Learners the Gift of Independence This New Year! đWould you like to help your learners become more independent, skilled, and confident? The Northumberland Psychological Services Team is delighted to offer a training programme to build your schoolâs capacity to do just that. The MeLSA (Mediated Learning Support Approach) course is
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Dear Headteacher Hotpod yoga in Morpeth are kindly offering staff in Northumberland schools a free class over the festive period to support with well-being after a long and challenging term. Please see attached a voucher which can be distributed to all members of staff.Â
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Our 2 popular Theatre in Education productions focussing on Road Safety and Sustainable Travel are once again open for bookings for performances next term. Northumberland Schools can book direct here –  Northumberland Schools Booking Link – see attached flyer. 23-27 Feb Split Decisions (formerly âJosh Greenâ) is an emotive 60 minute performance and workshop
Theatre in Education – free to schools Read More »
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, we know this time of year can feel overwhelming for many young people, especially those who usually access mental health support through school. To ensure they still have somewhere safe to turn, we want to remind you that Kooth remains open every single day
Supporting young people over the Christmas break Read More »
Following the incredible NCC SEND Conference in June 2025, we have had some interest from schools regarding Jude Macdonaldâs provision map. Jude explained at the conference how this tool is being used to inform the strategic direction for schools, classrooms strategies to reduce teacher workload, and a simple way of
Provision Map training – led by Jude Macdonald (15 January 2026) Read More »
The Northumberland SEND Peer Review Project is a collaborative initiative to strengthen SENCOsâ confidence and practice across Northumberland by embedding a sustainable peer review model. Key components include baseline surveys, training on SEND review and self-evaluation, coaching for schools, EvaluateMySchool integration, quality assurance visits, and an impact report – all
Northumberland SEND Peer Review Project and Conference – 20th January 2026 Read More »
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
Funding e-Bulletin – 9 December 2025 Read More »
Schools, community groups, clubs, societies and other not-for-profit organisations based and working in England can apply now for grants of up to ÂŁ5,000 for projects that help to improve the education and development of children and young people (between the ages of six and 22 years) in England. The funding
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Please find attached the Prudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide January 2026 for 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 The link to the Registration
Prudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide January 2026 Read More »
Please find a link to our Christmas edition, Safer in Education newsletter.
Safer In Education – Christmas 2025-26 Read More »
Dear Headteacher Northumberlandâs Schools Forum met on 12 November 2025 to consider the information in relation to the current SEN position and also in relation to School Funding for 2026/27. The ESFA has recently updated their guidance in relation to the National Funding Formula for schools and this is available
2026/27 SEN and School Funding Consultation Read More »
