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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Inclusion Stories – Week 4 It’s the 4th week of our inclusion in early years focus. This weeks case study demonstrates how Amble Links Primary School adapted their practice to meet the unique needs of their cohort… Please find case study attached to find
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Theology and Religious Studies Teachers Conference – June 2025
Durham University are offering a free conference, open to anyone who teachers Religious Studies or Ethics in schools and colleges. This conference offers a chance to meet academics from the UK’s largest Department of Theology and Religion; to hear about new research and new directions in the field that are
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Cycling UK Bike Week 2025 9-15 June
Cycling UK’s Bike Week takes place between the 9-15 June, let us know if you have anything planned here and if you want any further ideas to encourage cycling at your school please check out our flyer or get in touch tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk
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Consultation on Scheme for Financing Maintained Schools wef September 2025
Local authorities are required to publish schemes for financing schools, setting out the financial relationship between them and the schools they maintain. This is reviewed on an annual basis, in consultation with Schools and the Schools Forum. One minor change provided by the DfE has been the inclusion of an
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North East Ambition Primary Careers Conference – Friday 4 July
The North East Ambition Primary Team are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Summer Primary Careers Conference at Sunderland College, Bede Campus on Friday 4 July. The conference will bring together primary school careers leaders from across the region to share best practice, look ahead to the future, and consider ways to demonstrate and
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Level 3 Forest School qualification
Adventure Training North East are offering a 9 day level 3 Forest School course endorsed by the Forest School Association. See what previous candidates from Northumberland schools have said: “Wow! What an experience, thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Caroline and Colette are inspirational leaders.’ AS, Bridges Nursery, Newcastle.‘I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend
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Creating Standing Out Early Years – With an Early Writing Focus – Shonette Bason
We are thrilled to welcome Shonette Bason, the nationally renowned Early Years expert (widely known as the “Dough Disco Lady”), who will be leading an engaging and thought-provoking evening at Sele First School. Session topic: Creating Standing Out Early Years – With an Early Writing Focus We’re also pleased to offer a special
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eSchools Website: DfE Tracker Introductory Session
Thursday 26th June, 3.45pm, online. Those of you who already have, or are considering moving to an eSchools website may be interested in joining this introductory session to help you get started with your DfE website compliance tracker, which will be available for use shortly. The DfE Compliance Tracker gives you
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Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme
Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme Please find details of our training courses below together with the attached document which gives further details on all of our courses which are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise stated. Please feel free to forward this email to any of your contacts who you
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Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Northumberland Family Services Directory https://northumberlandeducation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Family-Services-Directory-guidance-Pdf-2.pdf Many providers hold a Carescheme on the above directory setting out their childcare offer. Thank you to all who have recently updated or created a new scheme. Northumberland FSD Provider Careschemes are used widely by parent/carers and professional organisations
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LOVE Northumberland Awards
Time is running out to get your entries in to the LOVE Northumberland Awards, and you could win up to £250 to spend on your school project. LOVE Northumberland is campaign to promote improving the environment in the county. There is a category for “Best children’s project” (where most of
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Free Tree Packs for Northumberland Schools and Communities – Apply Now
We’re pleased to offer free tree packs to schools and community groups across Northumberland, to support tree equity and bring people together through nature. Why apply? How to apply: If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you, please do share it with a colleague or group who might benefit – we’d love to reach
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HAF – Holiday Activities Platform
Support Needed: Help Us Distribute Summer HAF Vouchers We need your support to help distribute Summer HAF vouchers to families eligible for benefit-related free school meals through the HolidayActivities platform. The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, funded by the Department for Education, provides free activities and healthy meals to
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Guides from Children North East
Children North East have created guides for schools to help them support pupils and families who are experiencing poverty or facing financial hardship. Download the guides here.
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National Child Measurement Programme
National Child Measurement Programme – 3 year individual school data for Reception & Year 6 (letter and further details attached) Reminder that your school’s average results from the past three years along with a summary of resources to support you, your senior leadership team and school governors can be requested from the Northumberland Public Health
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Blocked emails
We have been made aware that some schools have not been receiving emails from the Data Unit. Please check that your system is not blocking any emails from: dataunit@northumberland365.onmicrosoft.com. Schools risk not receiving key information regarding the data collections for Phonics, EYFS and KS2 in a timely manner if the
Phonics check timetables
FAO First and Primary school headteachers 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.
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Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team REMINDER – SUM 2024-25 Headcount (PVI Providers) The deadline for submitting your summer term headcount return is this Friday (16th May)! If you require a password reset, or cannot locate your file, please email earlyyearsteam@northumberland.gov.uk 2, 3 & 4 year old children need to
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Hive Meeting 19.05.25
Please see information attached regarding our upcoming Hive Meeting. Hive Meetings are network meetings for all Northumberland Senior Mental Health Leads. Hive Meeting 19.05.25 3:30-4:30 Embedding Wellbeing in Policy We will be joined by Aimee Rayson from Bedlington Station Primary who will be telling us how they ensure that wellbeing
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H&S Training – Management of School Buildings for School Leaders
(This course is mandatory for Headteachers in Community/VC schools and the PRU) Specifically designed for Headteachers and other staff who support them to manage school premises. This concise 45 minute course will help you to fulfil your legal responsibilities as a duty holder, ensuring a safe and compliant school environment.
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NOTIONAL SEN FUNDING AND 2025/26 PAYMENTS
While it is not a mandatory requirement for local authorities, Northumberland uses the notional SEN figure as a threshold at which point those inclusive mainstream schools with the highest proportion of students with EHC plans or in receipt of additional Top Up funding may access additional HN “notional” funding on
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EYFS Profile Moderation Sessions Next Week
This session is open to all schools in a Northumberland School Alliance. Thank you to those of you who have signed up to attend your Alliance moderation session. The focus Early Learning Goals (ELGs) for the moderation sessions are ‘Speaking’ and ‘Writing’. We will also discuss up to 2 additional ELGs chosen
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Reminder: Driving at Work Questionnaire (Community/VC schools and PRU only)
Thanks to those schools which have completed the questionnaire. If you haven’t yet submitted your response, could Headteachers please arrange for this to be completed by the deadline of Friday 16 May. Even if you don’t own, hire or lease a school passenger carrying vehicle, please complete the questionnaire so we
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You’re Invited: Turning the Pages Together – Free Reading Conference!
We are thrilled to invite you to our FREE ‘Turning the Pages Together’ reading conference, taking place on Friday 16th May! Join us for an inspiring day all about reading, with a fantastic line-up of expert speakers including @kashleyenglish, @RuddickRichard, @jonnybid, @ReadingExplorer, and @NcleRSN. From research to classroom practice, this is a brilliant opportunity to explore new ideas, deepen
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Commando Joes Open Day – open to all schools (27 June)
New Delaval Primary School are hosting an open event for schools to see Commando Joes in action and hear about the impact from the children:
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Picture News Special – A new pope
Picture News have produced assembly materials regarding the election of a new pope. You can find it here.
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LOVE Northumberland Awards 2025
Community groups, schools and individuals can enter their environmental projects and initiatives for this annual celebration of activities which help to keep the county clean and green. Entries are invited for: The closing date for entries for the 2025 awards is Sunday 1 June 2025 at midnight, and full details are in the
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Royal Institution’s Science in Schools Annual Grant Scheme Opens for UK Applications
Find out more about R.I. Science in Schools HERE. Fully funded school visits worth £800 are offered for students, teachers, and families to experience a Royal Institution Science in Schools day. To be eligible, applicants need to be: Priority will be given to schools in disadvantaged areas, with a low IDACI rank
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