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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 […]
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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
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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
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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.
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team SUM 2024-25 Summer term key dates and 2025-26 base rates from April can be found here. Updated Code of Practice April 25 The attached code of practice will be loaded to Wizard for signature when we turn on summer term claims. Please ensure the
Early Years Update Read More »
Headteachers of the school types referred to above are requested to complete the questionnaire below relating to driving activities undertaken in a work capacity. Even if you don’t own, hire or lease a school vehicle, please complete the questionnaire so we have a record of this. The completed questionnaires will ensure
Driving at Work – Questionnaire (Community/VC schools and PRU only) Read More »
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (31 March). The content is available here.
Allergy School is the new, free educational programme by The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, the UK’s food allergy charity. Aimed at nurseries, primary schools and out-of-school clubs and groups looking after children aged 3 to 11, it offers suite of resources to transform understanding of food allergies in schools so
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There are still places available on the following courses taking place during the week commencing 7th April 2025, should you or anyone you know be interested in attending. Places on our courses must be booked through the online platform Learning Together, and you can book a place by clicking on the
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The Public Sector Equality Duty had been in place since 2010. Here’s a brief reminder of what all schools need to do to be compliant. If you have a school improvement SLA package from NCC you are welcome to request support to write or check any of the above, or
Public Sector Equality Duty: New Reporting Cycle from 1st April Read More »
It’s Shakespeare Week next week! Now is the perfect time to explore the BBC’s comprehensive collection of Shakespeare teaching resources, designed to support both primary and secondary classrooms. To mark the 400th anniversary of the First Folio, BBC Teach has launched a wide range of engaging materials—including a new animated adaptation of Romeo and Juliet for upper primary
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Free or discounted prices are available during Northumberland term time for visits to Lilidorei and.or the Alnwick Gardens: See the flyer here for further details. The Alnwick Garden Travel Subsidy is offered to all state schools (EYFS – Year 6) to encourage visits to The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei in
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Expansion Grant We will be informing you of your allocations if you currently have under 3s in your provision by letter. If you do not receive your letter in the post by Friday 4th April, please contact us at earlyyearsteam@northumberland.gov.uk Eligibility cut-off Please check your
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For Headteachers and Designated Teachers for cared for and previously cared for children: Please find attached Northumberland’s Pupil Premium Plus policy for the financial year 2025-26. If you have any queries about the policy then please contact the Virtual School at virtualschool@northumberland.gov.uk
Pupil Premium Plus for cared for and previously cared for children 2025-26 Read More »
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 think would be interested in
Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme Read More »
Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs, but it also comes with its challenges. Too much stress, if left unchecked, can take a toll on wellbeing. To help education staff recognise, manage, and reduce stress, Education Support has created a free toolkit packed with expert advice and practical strategies.
Stress Awareness Month Toolkit from EdSupport Read More »
The Government has now announced the grant funding to assist schools with the increase in Employers National Insurance Contributions. Further information can be found at the following links Mainstream schools and Early Years Special Schools and Alternative Provision Post-16 For mainstream schools a calculator has been published, however, we have
National Insurance contributions (NICs) support package Read More »
Dear Colleagues, Updates form the Team Updated Statutory Guidance around charging and optional extras For those who could not make it to the Provider briefing on Updated Statutory Guidance and Grants, you can find the recording here – https://youtu.be/Cbozn0ojLrI along with the presentation attached. This information is stored here – Early Years Funded Entitlements
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Please find attached the regular monthly funding ebulletin from the Regeneration Investment Team 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 e-Bulletin’
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Would you like to support your learners to be more independent, skilled and confident? Northumberland Psychological Services Team are now offering a training programme to build the capacity of schools to do just that. The MeLSA (Mediated Learning Support Approach) course is based on mediated learning principles. Mediated learning
Mediated Learning Support Approach Read More »
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (17 March). The content is available here.
