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We are now taking bookings for our summer 2025 outdoor courses: Forest School Assistant (Level 2) and Forest School Leader (Level 3) – starts 21st May (County Durham) and 6th June (Chopwell, Gateshead) 2025 Forest School is a Scandinavian approach which enhances children’s self-esteem through practical activities in a forest setting. We offer […]

Facilities Management will be running several training sessions throughout 2025 ***Please note there is no charge for schools within Level 2 of the Caretaking SLA (Service Level Agreement). The course’s attached are for those Caretakers who are either new to NCC (Northumberland County Council), have not had refresher training, have

Has your school signed up for The Big Walk and Wheel challenge yet?  See attached flyer. Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge. It inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood and discover how these

It’s that time of year again when we ask all schools to complete a Hands up Pupil Survey to see how pupils are travelling to school in Northumberland, your help in collecting this data is greatly appreciated. Please refer to the attached letter and instructions and if there is anything

British Cycling – Level 1 Ride Leader Training  Have you been wondering about taking part in a Ride Leader training course, if you or a member of staff at your school would like to take part or find out more, please complete this form or email  tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk British Cycling Ride Leader Level 1 Course

Friday 9th May – 10:00am~15:00pm – The Parks, North Shields, NE29 6TL. Navigating future pathways can be challenging, especially for young people with special educational needs or those exploring alternative routes to success. Future Focus is designed to provide clear, accessible information about regional opportunities. Schools and exhibitors can book by

The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (03 March). The content is available here.

Kellogg’s, in partnership with Forever Manchester, is accepting applications for the Breakfast Club Grants Programme. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to schools across the UK to help fund breakfast clubs aimed at pupils between reception class and year 13 to ensure that those who need it most receive a morning meal.

This Children’s Mental Health Week, YoungMinds and M&S are working together to support young people’s mental health. We’re calling on young people across the UK to get drawing and take part in M&S x YoungMinds Young Designer Competition – to design a new hoodie or sweatshirt – for the chance to have

Please see the linked safety alert for a Conen Motorised Display Wall Mount and follow the corrective measures:  Product safety report – conen motorised display wall mount All users of motorised wall mounts should take note of the advice in the safety alert and take action. 

We’re gathering feedback from young people on wheeled action sports like skateboarding, BMX, roller skating, and scooter riding to help improve local facilities and opportunities. Please encourage your students to take part in our short survey before 2nd March 2025. Their input will help us understand how facilities like skateparks