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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Setting level data (PVIs ONLY) You must update the questions module in your Wizard account by Friday 9th October to ensure you can be funded in Autumn term 2026. Please note: Early Years Leaders Briefings Calling all EY Leaders! Get yourself signed to the
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Information: Book your regional in-person training
School business professionals can book places on the latest courses including: Funded by DfE and delivered in partnership with the Institute of School Business Leaders (ISBL), these regional events provide practical support to help schools with leadership, people management and financial planning. Upcoming sessions Each date features a morning and
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Information: New local authority-maintained school data now live in the Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool
Information: New local authority-maintained school data now live in the Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool The latest financial data for local authority-maintained schools (2025 to 2026) is now available in the Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool (FBIT).FBIT is the sector’s go-to resource for benchmarking spending and identifying opportunities for improvement,
Early Years Moderation: Formative Assessment for Schools
oin colleagues from across Northumberland for a collaborative moderation session focused on strengthening formative assessment practice within the EYFS. This session will support practitioners to develop a deeper understanding of effective formative assessment, explore the role of observation, interaction and responsive teaching, and consider how assessment can be used to
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Higher Level Communication Practitioner Award: A Nationally Recognised Qualification for Teaching Assistants and Early Years Practitioners
Looking to develop your expertise in speech, language and communication? The HLCP programme from Elklan is designed for experienced practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge and strengthen outcomes for children and young people. ✅ Enhance your communication and language support skills ✅ Gain a nationally recognised qualification ✅ Improve
Keeping your school healthy: vaccinations and resources (DfE)
Reducing the spread of seasonal illness in your school this autumn/winter Illness is the largest cause of school absence. Over 50 million days were lost in 2025/26 due to illness, almost half of all absence.Simple things like regular hand washing, opening windows and supporting vaccination help keep children and staff
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Black History Month Live Assembly – Picture News
Join very special guest Swarzy for a special live Black History Month assembly celebrating the people, stories and achievements that strengthen and inspire our communities. Together we’ll explore the importance of honouring those who came before us, recognising those making a difference today, and considering how we can all help
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FSM Funding Update: September 2026
Further to information circulated in Ecourier on 7th July 2026, in relation to the new expanded and targeted FSM offer (Further information available here : FSM guidance ), the expansion of the FSM offer to include both targeted and expanded categories will also have significant impacts for School funding and
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Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team REMINDER – It’s Headcount/Census Week!! – Information for PVIs ONLY Your Autumn term Headcount return is due to be submitted by Friday 2nd October. To locate your file, go to Drive > use the search in Drive bar to type in your provider ref
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Reminder: Senior Leader Briefings – Autumn Term 2026
Bookings remain open for the autumn term Senior Leader Briefings taking place next week. As the same content will be delivered at each venue, you only need to attend one session. To book your place, please click on your preferred date and venue below: Available dates: We look forward to
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School Holidays for 2026/27 – updated
Please note that there was an error in the school holidays for 2026/27 published earlier in the year in relation to summer break 2027. Schools will break up on 21st July but will not return until Monday 6th September 2027. The correct calendar for publication is here Term-Dates-2026-2027.pdf and apologies for any
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School Workforce Census
The School Workforce Census return is due on 5 November. The spreadsheet attached should be completed and returned alongside your census. Every school must submit both a census and a spreadsheet on 5 November. Even if you have no casual/shared staff arrangements we need the top part of the sheet
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RE Subject Leadership CPD
The Church of England Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle are delighted to launch a new two-part* course designed for both new and existing RE subject leaders to grow in confidence in their role. This course is particularly suitable for those who do not consider themselves to be RE specialists; no
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Develop your enrichment offer (DfE)
The DfE have published a new enrichment framework to support schools and colleges to design and deliver a high-quality enrichment offer that is strategic, accessible and engaging for all pupils. We encourage you to read the 8 enrichment benchmarks and use them alongside the self-assessment tools, to review your current
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Register for RISE attendance and behaviour hubs regional support, and national inclusion base networks (DfE)
Mainstream school registration is now open for the January 2027 RISE attendance and behaviour hubs regional support offer and for national inclusion base networks. Join to gain sector-led, practical support and learn directly from schools already achieving strong outcomes. What’s in it for you?– high-impact online CPD– in-person visits to
Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Funded Places Available for the National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership For the first time in recent cohorts, funding for the NPQEYL is available for all eligible participants who secure a funded place with an NPQ provider. Registration is now open for the
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Furniture available to Northumberland schools
Dear Colleagues, We have relocated James Calvert Spence College to their new build. We are therefore able to offer some legacy furniture to other schools in Northumberland. An example of the furniture on offer is: If you are interested in viewing the items available, please contact Robyn Marley: Robyn.Marley@northumberland.gov.uk It would
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Inclusion Strategy Support Sessions for Headteachers
Under the UK Department for Education’s 2026 SEND and school reforms, schools in England must publish their Inclusion Strategy by December 31st. To support with this process we are offering a series of three collaborative support sessions for headteachers. These informal sessions are designed to provide an opportunity to: To
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GrantFinder – News alert: Crest Awards Engage Grants Open for UK Applications
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.
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Period product scheme for schools
The period product scheme provides free period products to girls and women in their place of study. It is available to state-maintained schools and Department for Education (DfE) funded 16 to 19 education organisations in England. The scheme will continue for the 2026 to 2027 and 2027 to 2028 academic
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North East Mayoral Strategic Authority Inspire grants
The Inspire programme from NEMSA is back and open for applications! The Inspire education grants programme is open to: Schools can apply for up to £10,000, or £20,000 if a bid is from a trust, federation, or cluster of schools wanting to work together. Closing date for applications is 5pm
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NEU National Industrial Action Ballot
The National Education Union (NEU) has formally notified us that it intends to conduct a national aggregated ballot of teacher members in state funded schools in England regarding potential industrial action. The dispute relates to teacher pay and funding arrangements for schools. The ballot is due to open on 3
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Northumberland Cultural Education Partnerships
Northumberland Cultural Education Partnerships is looking to work with schools to improve access to cultural education for all pupils in Northumberland. Our monthly newsletter includes creative opportunities for schools across the region, as well as details of cultural providers who can support careers education and work experiences in a meaningful
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A-Z infectious diseases resource
Please find below a resource outlining A-Z infectious diseases across children and young people’s settings. A to Z of infectious diseases in children and young people’s settings – GOV.UK
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Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Looking to enhance outcomes for boys in your setting? Our new Best Start for Boys programme offers practical, research-informed training across two half-day sessions, helping practitioners reflect on provision, curriculum and interactions. 🌟 Includes access to FREE STEM training from University of Strathclyde lecturers.
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Build and Talk, funded parent workshops around online gaming from Parentzone
In partnership with LEGO, Parentzone are launching Build & Talk, a new programme that uses creative play to help parents have open, playful conversations about online gaming. Parentzone are looking to partner with schools to run this session at your setting. They are offering free training to walk you through
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Funding e-Bulletin – 15 September 2026
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
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Picture News Live Assembly: How Can We Make Our School Allergy-Aware?
Monday 28th September, 2.15-2.45pm Join Clare Bristow, from the Sadie Bristow Foundation, for a special 30-minute live assembly exploring allergies and how we can help everyone feel safe and included at school. Clare will explain what an allergy is, introduce the new allergy-safety requirements known as Benedict’s Law and share simple
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Moderation and training sessions for writing
Moderation and training sessions for writing (autumn, spring and summer terms), run by Louise Mallin (School Improvement Lead & Moderation Manager), are now bookable on our training calendar. 📅 Access the training calendar and book your place here: Events Calendar – Northumberland Education Please book early to avoid disappointment, as places
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