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The STEMFest in Space virtual event combines classroom and hands-on learning in an exciting, fun-packed day, showcasing the many wonders of space. It is a perfect opportunity to learn about careers within the space sector and a chance to meet real astronauts and inspirational speakers. Find out more here.
Managing Covid Outbreaks in Northumberland Schools and Setting As expected, cases of COVID-19 have increased in nursery and school age children since the beginning of the term. The potential outbreak thresholds described within the DfE Contingency Framework are relatively low and a number of schools have reached these already. In response, please continue to contact …
Is your school working to become more sustainable to support the climate change agenda? This year the Early Years Team is delivering an exciting project to support schools and settings to work more sustainability and develop a climate friendly Early Years curriculum; helping to tackle climate change and achieve Northumberland County Council’s 2030 net zero …
The Laurel Trust is again offering grants to collaborations and networks of schools in areas of deprivation and disadvantage. Please find attached the grant application form and guidance information which was published in Headteacher Update and SENExtra. Full details are ‘live’ on the website with an invitation to collaborations of schools to apply funding for …
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FAO Headteachers/SENCos We are pleased to be able to offer up to 3 x FTE short term secondment opportunities for SENCos, to run from January – July 2022. Expressions of interest are invited from those interested in both full time and part time positions. Please find attached a job description which describes the work that …
Teachers’ Pensions are responsible for providing communications to all new members therefore it is important for all teachers to register for My Pension Online (MPO)For new teachers this is the area to find information introducing you to the scheme. For existing teachers this will also help you ensure you understand the value of your pensions, especially …
Accounts Payable have recently sent out an amended version of the spreadsheet used for school EO batches. If anyone uses this way of processing and hasn’t received the new template, can you email Accountspayable@northumberland.gov.uk to request a copy please. Thank you
Ovingham Middle School has 20 desk monitor stands/arms in excellent condition available immediately. We are not asking for payment for these, however a small donation to our school fund would be much appreciated. Please contact admin@ovinghammiddle.co.uk to arrange collection. Thank you
The aim of the course is to help any member of staff working in a school to identify and respond to parental conflict. It can also be used in PHSE lessons when talking about family relationships and dynamics. Learning Outcomes are: To understand the evidence base for the impact of parental conflict and its impact …
Parental Relationships and the Impact On Children – virtual, bite-sized learning events Read More »
We are currently reviewing the Early Help Strategy for Children and Families in Northumberland, looking at what we have achieved over the last three years, and where our priorities should be moving forward. You are valued stakeholders in helping us to achieve better outcomes for children and families and your input to this will be …
Dear Colleagues Managing COVID Outbreaks in Northumberland Schools and Setting Please find information attached. Autumn 2021-22 Headcount Reminder (School360 Users) The deadline for submitting your Autumn Headcount via School 360 is Friday 8th October. Please login to your school360 account to access the provider return (2021-2022 > Autumn 2021-22). If you require …
For the attention of the Headteacher To enable us to ensure we have the most up to date information for your school, those schools who have not yet submitted these would you please complete the details in this form. We are collecting this information so we can contact the appropriate person for your school, including for any out of hours emergencies or premises …
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Dear Colleagues I am delighted to bring you the first collection of summaries from the Education Policy and Research Service – the Document Summary Service has now been laid to rest and we move forward with a new and improved service! Plenty of reports awaited me when I returned from my summer break. Over the …
Education Policy and Research Service September 2021 Read More »
Amble Links First School are currently benefitting from Reading Plus, an evidence-based adaptive reading intervention and improvement programme. It is designed to develop children’s reading skills by increasing their vocabulary, comprehension, metacognition – and silent reading fluency. Aimed at pupils in KS2 and above, Reading Plus has a readability range from Y2 to beyond GCSE. …
The Great Northumberland Forest is a plan to plant millions of trees, creating more wooded landscapes across the county by 2030 to help tackle the big challenges facing society such as climate change, biodiversity decline, promoting health and wellbeing, and supporting a thriving local economy. The Great Northumberland Forest was announced in Autumn 2019 with …
The new Energy Team Schools Mailbox is now live and is exclusively for all your correspondence and enquiries relating to utilities. The Energy Team Schools Mailbox will be monitored with the following service levels: Within 2 working days you will receive acknowledgement and first response to your enquiry. For more detailed enquiries which are not resolved within the first response, further communication will be sent no later than 10 working days. To contact the Energy Team please use the following email address: …
Reminder – Dedicated Energy Team Schools Mailbox Read More »
The STEMFest in Space virtual event combines classroom and hands-on learning in an exciting, fun-packed day, showcasing the many wonders of space. It is a perfect opportunity to learn about careers within the space sector and a chance to meet real astronauts and inspirational speakers. Find out more here.
Managing Covid Outbreaks in Northumberland Schools and Setting As expected, cases of COVID-19 have increased in nursery and school age children since the beginning of the term. The potential outbreak thresholds described within the DfE Contingency Framework are relatively low and a number of schools have reached these already. In response, please continue to contact …
The Collective Worship policy has been updated for the first time since 2006. The changes made are limited, however, because, in 2017, when the SACRE applied for the Accord Inclusivity Award, the judges singled out the policy and for praise. The legislation determining the nature of collective worship in community schools has not altered since …
We are pleased to announce that it is now possible to pre-book a place on the SMHL localised training offer that will be delivered by Northumberland Educational Psychologists and the Senior Mental Health Lead co-ordinator as part of the ‘Root of It’ Consortium. This is an opportunity to attend a national training programme with localised …
DfE funding for Senior Mental Health Lead Training (SMHL) update Read More »
The art competition is based upon HIV awareness, the competition seeks to address the public lack of understanding and misconceptions about HIV. We are looking for entries that would represent either: Myths and truths about HIV Challenging Stigma surrounding HIV Understanding U = U – Undetectable = Untransmittable (Undetectable Viral Load = Untransmittable HIV) Our Art …
The STEMFest in Space virtual event combines classroom and hands-on learning in an exciting, fun-packed day, showcasing the many wonders of space. It is a perfect opportunity to learn about careers within the space sector and a chance to meet real astronauts and inspirational speakers. Find out more here.
Please see attached for information regarding the change of date.
Dear Colleagues Northumberland Early Years Sharepoint Site All information related to Early Years In Northumberland is now available on the Early Years SharePoint Site. Details of how to access are on the attached flyer. Some people who have previously had access to the site seem to have lost access over the summer, we apologise for …
The new Energy Team Schools Mailbox is now live and is exclusively for all your correspondence and enquiries relating to utilities. The Energy Team Schools Mailbox will be monitored with the following service levels: Within 2 working days you will receive acknowledgement and first response to your enquiry. For more detailed enquiries which are not resolved within the first response, further communication will be sent no later than 10 working days. To contact the Energy Team please use the following email address: …
Reminder – Dedicated Energy Team Schools Mailbox Read More »
For the attention of the Headteacher To enable us to ensure we have the most up to date information for your school, those schools who have not yet submitted these would you please complete the details in this form. We are collecting this information so we can contact the appropriate person for your school, including for any out of hours emergencies or premises …
REMINDER: School Contacts (including Emergency Contact Details) Read More »
Please see below two vacancies which have arisen in the Inclusion Team. Play Therapist – closing date 30th September Parent Support Partner – closing date 29th September
Dear Governors, Please note below, dates for our next ‘virtual’ Autumn Briefing sessions. Dates of Meetings: Wednesday, 29 September 2021, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday, 06 October 2021, 10:00am – 12:00 Noon For those of you who still wish to join us, please register your place by completing this Booking Form For any queries, please email the …
Please see attached emotional wellbeing and bereavement training information below. SandStory Training Bereavement Training
Please see attached reminder about the deadline for Service Pupil Premium.
