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The Church of England Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle are delighted to launch a new two-part* course designed for both new and existing RE subject leaders to grow in confidence in their role. This course is particularly suitable for those who do not consider themselves to be RE specialists; no […]
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The DfE have published a new enrichment framework to support schools and colleges to design and deliver a high-quality enrichment offer that is strategic, accessible and engaging for all pupils. We encourage you to read the 8 enrichment benchmarks and use them alongside the self-assessment tools, to review your current
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Mainstream school registration is now open for the January 2027 RISE attendance and behaviour hubs regional support offer and for national inclusion base networks. Join to gain sector-led, practical support and learn directly from schools already achieving strong outcomes. What’s in it for you?– high-impact online CPD– in-person visits to
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Funded Places Available for the National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership For the first time in recent cohorts, funding for the NPQEYL is available for all eligible participants who secure a funded place with an NPQ provider. Registration is now open for the
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Dear Colleagues, We have relocated James Calvert Spence College to their new build. We are therefore able to offer some legacy furniture to other schools in Northumberland. An example of the furniture on offer is: If you are interested in viewing the items available, please contact Robyn Marley: Robyn.Marley@northumberland.gov.uk It would
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Under the UK Department for Education’s 2026 SEND and school reforms, schools in England must publish their Inclusion Strategy by December 31st. To support with this process we are offering a series of three collaborative support sessions for headteachers. These informal sessions are designed to provide an opportunity to: To
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Grants are available twice a year for UK schools in challenging circumstances to run CREST Awards with students (aged 3 to 19 years) who are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). CREST Awards aim to inspire children and young people to think and behave like scientists and engineers.
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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 Department for Education (DfE) funded 16 to 19 education organisations in England. The scheme will continue for the 2026 to 2027 and 2027 to 2028 academic
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The Inspire programme from NEMSA is back and open for applications! The Inspire education grants programme is open to: Schools can apply for up to £10,000, or £20,000 if a bid is from a trust, federation, or cluster of schools wanting to work together. Closing date for applications is 5pm
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The National Education Union (NEU) has formally notified us that it intends to conduct a national aggregated ballot of teacher members in state funded schools in England regarding potential industrial action. The dispute relates to teacher pay and funding arrangements for schools. The ballot is due to open on 3
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Northumberland Cultural Education Partnerships is looking to work with schools to improve access to cultural education for all pupils in Northumberland. Our monthly newsletter includes creative opportunities for schools across the region, as well as details of cultural providers who can support careers education and work experiences in a meaningful
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Please find below a resource outlining A-Z infectious diseases across children and young people’s settings. A to Z of infectious diseases in children and young people’s settings – GOV.UK
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Looking to enhance outcomes for boys in your setting? Our new Best Start for Boys programme offers practical, research-informed training across two half-day sessions, helping practitioners reflect on provision, curriculum and interactions. 🌟 Includes access to FREE STEM training from University of Strathclyde lecturers.
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In partnership with LEGO, Parentzone are launching Build & Talk, a new programme that uses creative play to help parents have open, playful conversations about online gaming. Parentzone are looking to partner with schools to run this session at your setting. They are offering free training to walk you through
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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
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Monday 28th September, 2.15-2.45pm Join Clare Bristow, from the Sadie Bristow Foundation, for a special 30-minute live assembly exploring allergies and how we can help everyone feel safe and included at school. Clare will explain what an allergy is, introduce the new allergy-safety requirements known as Benedict’s Law and share simple
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Moderation and training sessions for writing (autumn, spring and summer terms), run by Louise Mallin (School Improvement Lead & Moderation Manager), are now bookable on our training calendar. 📅 Access the training calendar and book your place here: Events Calendar – Northumberland Education Please book early to avoid disappointment, as places
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As the new academic year gets underway, we know that supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff will continue to be a priority. At Education Support, we have two timely opportunities that we’d be grateful if you could share with schools, colleges and education staff across
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Golden Tickets Another round of golden tickets will be sent out to potential eligible parents this week. Remember to process an eligibility check via the ELF2 checker in wizard. The letters no longer guarantee eligibility. ELF2 funding begins the term after the child turns 2. Early Years SENCo
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October is International Walk to School Month, when pupils around the globe celebrate the joys of walking and wheeling to school. In Northumberland we celebrate with 4 themed weeks of activities that schools can use as a base to plan their month and take part in as much or as little
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With schools required to publish an Inclusion Strategy Statement by 31 December 2026, many leadership teams are considering how to best align their Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) allocation with long-term, sustainable impact. To help you navigate this requirement, Newcastle Research School has partnered with Evidence Based Education to host a dedicated webinar: “Making your Inclusion
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Join paediatric nurse specialists from the RVI’s Great North Children’s Hospital for a full-study day exploring the most commonly seen long term conditions affecting children and young people today. The programme for the day (in February 2027) has been designed to introduce people who teach, care for and support children
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Following the success of last year’s Linking Leaders: Inclusion programme, Durham LA have joined forces with The Difference again this year to run two cohorts: one aimed at primary and the other aimed at secondary. There are three places per LA on each programme. Middle schools are welcome to apply
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This case study explores how Branton Primary School, a small rural school, responded to a significant childcare sufficiency gap by developing and sustaining wraparound provision for local families. Led by Headteacher Emma Miller, the school used grant funding to create a flexible and financially viable childcare offer in an area
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The North-East Mayoral Strategic Authority is funding the Linking Leaders suite of programmes again this academic year. Each local authority is being allocated places for four primary schools on the Linking Early Years Leaders programme. As before, the Linking Early Years Leaders programme is for headteachers and their Early Years
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COP31 Event for Students – Friday 13th November 2026 – 10am – 1pm, County Hall, Morpeth Like in previous years, for COP29 and COP30, we are holding an in-person COP31 event on Friday 13th November 2026 at County Hall, from 10am – 1pm, which will look at climate action across the world, as well as what
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The North-East Mayoral Strategic Authority is funding the Linking Leaders suite of programmes again this academic year. Each local authority is being allocated places for four primary schools on the Linking Leaders programme. As before, the Linking Leaders programme is for headteachers and their deputies. Full details of the programme
Bookings for onsite school visits at Segedunum Roman Fort and Stephenson Steam Railway are now being taken for September onwards. At Segedunum, did you know that we deliver Pre-history workshops as well as Roman workshops? You can find details on the workshops, we deliver here: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/segedunum/learning/primary-workshops At Stephenson Steam Railway, did you know
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The Northumberland Roots and Shoots Schools Programme is now an established programme at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland. Led by The Alnwick Garden the programme aims to offer children in selected schools an opportunity to learn how to grow, tend and harvest food for consumption. For full details about the
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team ⚠️Estimated Figures – deadline approaching⚠️ PVIS ONLY The deadline for submitting an estimated figures claim is Sunday 6th September. Please log itnto your wizard accounts to submit an advanced or monthly claim. Remember to check your summaries and only include valid codes in your numbers. If you
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