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The Government has said it will not be hurried into publishing guidance for schools on how to support children who are questioning their gender, after the Supreme Court ruled on the legal definition of a woman. In the meantime, there continue to be significant protections for trans people under the […]
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Following a review by Safer Northumberland Partnership and agreement through Northumberland Children and Adult Safeguarding Partnership Executive Group the OFFENSIVE WEAPON AND KNIFE CARRYING PROTOCOL FOR EDUCATION (NORTHUMBERLAND) has been refreshed. The updated document can be found here and in the DSL SharePoint ( Police Information)and you will note that the key
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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
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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.
Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Moderation for Northumberland School Alliances Read More »
Here is the latest issue of the Schools Go Smarter newsletter, please get in touch with tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk for further information.
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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
Chairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Summer Term 2025, Date and Booking Form Read More »
Please see attached milk return for Summer 2025 First and Primary Schools Special Schools
Summer 2025 Milk Return Read More »
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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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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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
New Updated KS2 Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award Read More »
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
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The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published on 22 April. The content is available here.
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:
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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
Summer Senior Leader Briefings Read More »
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
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 Investment Team Funding e-Bulletin – 11 April 2025 Read More »
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
Northumberland All Age Autism Strategy (Draft Version) – Have Your Say Read More »
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
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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
Walk to School Week 19-23 May Read More »
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
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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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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
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
Early Years Update Read More »
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
Northumberland All Age Autism Strategy (Draft Version) – Have Your Say 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
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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
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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
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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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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.
Service Pupils in Schools: Non-statutory guidance from the DfE Read More »
