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Early Years Update

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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Headcount SUM 2024-25 For those of you who submit your early years data via school360, the pre-populated forms are now available in the SUM 2024-25 file in your school360 account. Submission deadline – Friday 16th May. To locate your file go to Drive > use the

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Moderation for Northumberland School Alliances

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Moderation for Northumberland School Alliances Read More »

If your school is in one of the Northumberland School Alliances, you will have received an email inviting you to an EYFS Profile moderation session, taking place in May. If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not too late. Follow the link attached here to sign up for your alliance moderation session.

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School Go smarter newsletter

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

Here is the latest issue of the Schools Go Smarter newsletter, please get in touch with tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk for further information.

Chairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Summer Term 2025, Date and Booking Form Read More »

Chairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Summer Term 2025, Date and Booking Form

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

Dear Governors, Welcome to the Summer Term! The date for our Summer ‘virtual’ Briefing is Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. 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

Summer 2025 Milk Return

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Please see attached milk return for Summer 2025 First and Primary Schools Special Schools

Apr 28 2025

Phonics check timetables

First, Primary

FAO First and Primary school headteachers Phonics check timetables In order to plan our monitoring visits during the phonics screening week, we kindly request all schools send their timetables to assessment@northumberland.gov.uk , by Friday 23rd May. Please ensure that the title of the email includes your setting name. Thank you.

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Apr 28 2025

Monitoring visits during SATs week

Middle, Primary

FAO Primary and Middle school headteachers SATs timetables – YEAR 6 In order to plan our monitoring visits during SATs week, we kindly ask all schools to send their timetables to assessment@northumberland.gov.uk, by Friday 2nd May. Please ensure that the title of the email includes your setting name. Thank you.

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New Updated KS2 Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award Read More »

New Updated KS2 Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award

Middle, Primary, Special

We’re excited to announce a brand-new version of the KS2 Award for use by schools from September 2025, that will enhance pupils’ leadership journey and support schools further to create a culture of justice and responsibility. Our unit topics and much-loved central character Archie remain, but a brand-new design threads through the resource, with a

Durham Cricket Schools Offer – Northumberland

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Fresh off the women’s team’s historic first professional win on April 23rd, Durham Cricket invites your school to join the excitement at Banks Homes Riverside for the Vitality Blast! Both our men’s and women’s teams are ready to thrill in a summer of cricket fun. By signing up, your school

DfE Updates

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

The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published on 22 April. The content is available here.

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Fully Funded Maths Programme for Primary Schools – National Numeracy, September 2025 Read More »

Fully Funded Maths Programme for Primary Schools – National Numeracy, September 2025

First, Middle, Primary

National Numeracy, the UK’s only independent charity focused on improving everyday maths skills, is offering primary schools the opportunity to participate in the Schools & Families Programme. This fully funded initiative aims to tackle low numeracy confidence among pupils, parents/carers, and school staff. The Schools & Families Programme aims to:

Apr 22 2025

Summer Senior Leader Briefings

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Senior leader briefings are designed to provide information and updates to headteachers/senior leaders, and give those attending the time and space to see colleagues and discuss pressing issues. The content will be the same at the North, Central and West meetings so you only need to attend one. Each session will take place

myHappymind

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

myHappymind is an award-winning whole-school and nursery programme that teaches children preventative habits supporting positive mental health, resilience, and self-esteem. Co-developed with schools across the nation, myHappymind is a universal offer for all schools but also has a programme for Alternative provision and SEN. Here is our National impact report which

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Regeneration Investment Team Funding e-Bulletin – 11 April 2025

Regeneration Investment Team Funding e-Bulletin – 11 April 2025 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

Northumberland All Age Autism Strategy (Draft Version) – Have Your Say Read More »

Northumberland All Age Autism Strategy (Draft Version) – Have Your Say

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

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 want to hear the views of lots of different people including: Please

Physical activity within schools

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Within Northumberland County Council, we are currently reviewing our physical activity strategy and are interested in knowing what physical activity opportunities are currently available in schools across Northumberland. This information will be used to support what we cover in our strategy and aims for what we would like to improve

Walk to School Week 19-23 May

Walk to School Week 19-23 May Read More »

W2SW will soon be here and we are hoping to have resources to offer to schools to run a 5 Day Walking Challenge, sign up here to let us know if your school would like to take part. This year’s theme is The Great Space Walk, encouraging families to travel actively to school

Year 2 & Year 6 Writing Standardisation (June 2025) Read More »

Year 2 & Year 6 Writing Standardisation (June 2025)

First, Primary

Year 2 & Year 6 Writing Standardisation These meetings are an opportunity for teachers to moderate together; teachers are asked to bring work for 3 pupils with them to assess against the teacher assessment framework (TAF) for their year group. Tuesday 3rd June at Choppington Welfare Centre Year 2 Central

Apr 14 2025

Future-Proof Your School’s Phone System

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

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Apr 14 2025

MELVA digital showcase for educators

First, Primary, Special

Award winning creative learning company Mortal Fools are running a MELVA digital showcase for primary schools and specialist settings interested in finding out more or using MELVA for academic year 25/26. Whilst schools across the UK can purchase a licence directly from us – we are hoping to be able

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Next steps – 2nd draft of Northumberland’s policy Arranging education for children who cannot attend school because of their health needs

Next steps – 2nd draft of Northumberland’s policy Arranging education for children who cannot attend school because of their health needs Read More »

Thank you for your contributions to the consultation on Northumberland’s draft policy Arranging education for children who cannot attend school because of health needs. This is the amended policy, now in 2nd draft form, and a summary of the feedback received during the consultation that informed those amendments. The consultation is continuing in

Early Years Update

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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Estimated Figures Summer 2024-25 (PVIs only) The system is now open for you to submit your estimated figures claim. Please remember to check your summaries, work out average hours and underestimate to prevent over-claiming. Deadline to submit – Monday 21st April If you require

Northumberland All Age Autism Strategy (Draft Version) – Have Your Say Read More »

Northumberland All Age Autism Strategy (Draft Version) – Have Your Say

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

Northumberland All Age Autism Strategy (Draft Version) – Have Your Say. 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 want

Ride Leader training /Introduction into coaching course

Ride Leader training /Introduction into coaching course Read More »

We have a few places remaining for our Ride Leader course on Friday 2nd May at King Edward V1 School in Morpeth, please get in touch if you are interested. Schools Go Smarter Cycling Offer for Schools British Cycling – Level 1 Ride Leader Training Have you been wondering about taking part

VE and VJ Day anniversaries

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As we approach the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day, the government has published a collection of educational resources – entitled Our Shared Story – which offers an opportunity for young people to learn about the experiences of those who lived through the Second World War. Schools can access a free

Apr 2 2025

World Autism Acceptance Month

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April is World Autism Acceptance Month, a global effort to promote a better understanding of autism, acceptance and inclusion throughout society. Autism Acceptance Week runs from 2-8 April. North East Autism Society school resources Throughout Autism Acceptance week we’ll be working in partnership with schools to promote understanding of autism

Apr 2 2025

KS2 tests: special consideration guidance

Middle, Primary

Special consideration allows schools to highlight where pupils’ key stage 2 test results may have been affected by extremely distressing circumstances at the time of the tests. Please read the following guidance if you are considering making an application. Key stage 2 tests: special consideration guidance – GOV.UK

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Apr 2 2025

Service Pupils in Schools: Non-statutory guidance from the DfE

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

This non-statutory guidance from the Ministry of Defence and Department for Education helps state-funded schools and local authorities in England to understand and address the educational and wellbeing needs of Service pupils in schools (reception to year 11). This guidance is for: You can find the guidance here.

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Apr 1 2025

Early Years Update