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A reminder that Northumberland headteachers have FREE access to a range of support from Headsup4HTs, funded by the North East Combined Authority. The support consists of: Full details of each of the above is available here. Please be assured that the Local Authority and NECA cannot access any of the information about

8,500 schools in England have defibrillators that ambulance services can’t see. They’re not registered on The Circuit, the national defibrillator network, meaning 999 call handlers won’t be able to locate them in an emergency. A defibrillator on school grounds could save a life – but only if emergency services know

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

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