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The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is currently arranging trials of test materials to support the development of future national curriculum tests. It is a statutory requirement for schools to participate in these trials if they are selected in the trialling sample, and schools selected for trialling KS1 and KS2 […]
Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 test trialling Read More »
Northumberland has a network for Personal Development learning opportunities, resources and issues. We try to have an online meeting every half term (dates below) and to share and discuss resources, campaigns, consultations and concerns. The dates for the forthcoming meetings are: Thursday 19th February 15:30 -16:30 (agenda attached) Monday 31st March
Networking and information sharing with Personal Development and PSHE specialists Read More »
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Working Families new starters Second Headcount is for 2 year olds with a EY2C code ONLY! All other funded children must have been in provision during headcount week. If a child moves provision within county during a term, arrangements should be made between the settings to
Early Years Update Read More »
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
Spring Mode of Travel Data Collection Read More »
Please remember that the DfE funded free period products for schools scheme is still active. 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 DfE funded 16-19 organisations in England. DfE has a contract with Personnel Hygiene Services
DfE Period Products for schools and colleges 2024-25 Read More »
Schools Go Smarter Cycling Offer for Schools British Cycling – Level 1 Ride Leader Training and Introduction into Coaching Award Have you been wondering about taking part in a Ride Leader training or Cycle Coaching course, we are hoping to run both these courses in 2025. If you or a
Ride Leader training /Introduction into coaching course Read More »
Below is an update from Heather Lawson, Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: “There are several viruses circulating in the community at present and educational staff should be mindful of these. Norovirus causes diarrhoea and vomiting and is generally a self-limiting illness lasting 48-72
Infection Prevention and Control, including Norovirus Read More »
Northumberland County Council Public Health Team are developing an alcohol strategy to help address the harms caused by alcohol in our communities. They have developed a community survey to help understand the views of residents in respect of the use of alcohol. Feedback will help us develop the strategy and
Public Health – alcohol strategy community survey Read More »
If you already have a log in and want some support see this guide on getting started or creating an action plan. There is also a video here that descibes the action planning process.
Evaluate My School – FREE self evaluation tool Read More »
Friday 7th February 9.30-11.45 at Morpeth First School (North East Regional Hub School of Character) We will cover the character journey of our school, and how character is taught, sought and caught. There will be a tour of the school, an opportunity to look at character education in the environment
Character Education Experience Day Read More »
Ringway Primary School have a Maypole they no longer require – please contact the school for further details.
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Important – Final Payment Spring term⚠️ The last payment this term will be moved forward to 28th March to meet end of financial year deadlines. IMPORTANT – Setting level data (School360 Users Only NOT ACADEMIES) As it is January census time the DfE require further
Early Years Update Read More »
The Services to Schools SLA Portal is now open for Schools to use in relation to their Service Level Agreement requirements for 2025/26, please see this link. Please take the time to review the information on the portal, as in some cases services will have changed from that offered in the previous year. The basic process remains as it was last year – after reviewing the
2025/26 Service to Schools SLA Portal Read More »
Dear Governors, Happy New Year! The date for our first ‘virtual’ Briefing of the new year is Wednesday, 29 January 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
Chairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Spring Term 2025, Date and Booking Form Read More »
Please find attached a PDF document for you to circulate inviting you to sign up for individual logins. The PDF includes a URL which if followed will take the user to the CLEAPSS account checker page, where it will ask you to enter your email address. We recommend you use a
Reminder CLEAPSS 2025 Login Update Read More »
St Michael’s English Hub are running a free Early Years Conference – Play and Talk on Friday 14th February at Ramside Hall Hotel. The spaces are limited so please book on via the link below: EYFS Conference – Play and Talk: Foundations for Language and Learning
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (27 January). The content is available here.
This is a copy of the email sent to school admin email addresses this afternoon: The situation has been discussed at a routine Civil Contingencies meeting this afternoon. All council services are prepared and taking a watching brief. This includes following Met Office advice. An amber warning asks travellers and property owners to
Advice for schools re Storm Eowyn Read More »
Dukeshouse Wood has closed with immediate effect. Schools that have visits booked and paid/partially paid should follow the advice below: Consult the Kingswood website to see if any of the alternatives on offer are suitable. Try to reclaim any monies paid already. If a school wish to submit a claim
Closure of Dukeshouse Wood Read More »
Please find attached a PDF document for you to circulate inviting you to sign up for individual logins. The PDF includes a URL which if followed will take the user to the CLEAPSS account checker page, where it will ask you to enter your email address. We recommend you use a
CLEAPSS 2025 Login Update Read More »
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team EY Business Forum – final Reminder Come along and find out about the forthcoming staffing cost increases that will impact settings and the proposed new funding rates from April 25. It is vital settings understand these financial implications for their setting, so please do
Early Years Update Read More »
Thursday 23rdJanuary, 4-4.45pm Join us for this 45 minute overview of how Picture News can support the Prevent Strategy in schools. We will explore why and how content from the news can effectively support British values, protected characteristics and the Prevent Strategy. We’ll also provide an overview of Picture News
British Values and Protected Characteristics supporting Prevent in Primary Schools Read More »
Please see attached the Beach School Leader Training leaflet. Our next training course will be taking place at Blyth beach in June. Further details are on our website here.
Beach Schools training Blyth Read More »
Dear Governors, Happy New Year! The date for our first ‘virtual’ Briefing of the new year is Wednesday, 29 January 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
Chairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Spring Term 2025, Date and Booking Form Read More »
Northumberland Portage Service is delivering a National Portage Association Workshop at Blyth West Family Hub on 27th and 28th March. The workshop is suitable for all Early Years Practitioners. The Course aims to develop: Central to the course are the ‘Portage Principles’ and the ‘Three Circle Model of Portage’. These are emphasised throughout
National Portage Association Workshop Read More »
Northumberland is reviewing and developing education provision for children with health and medical needs. Feedback is invited from schools, education providers and local authority staff on the draft policy for arranging education for children with health and medical needs. Please use the feedback form provided here and return it to
Arranging education for children with health and medical needs – draft policy feedback Read More »
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’
Regeneration Programmes Investment Team Funding e-Bulletin Read More »
Taken from the weekly email from Andrew Hall (Specialist Safeguarding Consultant): “Occasionally I receive emails asking about resources to prepare for Ofsted inspections. I have never created anything specific because I don’t want to give an impression that there is something ‘special’ we need to do. Secondly, it’s all in
Safeguarding Confidence Review Read More »
