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Participate in a new, evidence-based KS2, free curriculum Beyond Gender Stereotypes

First, Primary

A NEW CURRICULUM FOR KEY STAGE 2 CHILDREN We have developed a new, evidence-based, free curriculum called Beyond Gender Stereotypes (BGS), to help all Key Stage 2 children understand and break free from gender stereotypes. We are offering 40 primary schools in England the chance to deliver BGS in either Autumn Term […]

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Independent Travel Training for young people with additional needs

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

Northumberland County Council’s independent travel training programme teaches those with additional needs how to travel independently and safely between home and their school or workplace. Please share this video with parents and carers who qualify:  What will the programme cover? The programme will be in two stages: At stage 1, we will

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Prevent in education – virtual training sessions

CPD, Early Years, First, Governance, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

The Department for Education (DfE) regional Prevent co-ordinators (RPECs) support and improve Prevent delivery in each region of England. Their role includes implementing Prevent duty responsibilities across schools, further education (FE) and higher education (HE) settings, as well as any other Department for Education interests in the region. The RPECs offer large, virtual training

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Early Years Update

Early Years, First, Primary

Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Early Years SEND and Inclusion drop-in Thursday 20th November 4-6PM Joining link: Inclusion Drop In | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams New Early Years Cycles of Target’s document This document will support writing SMART targets. If you need further help or support, please contact an EYIC. Opportunity – Nursery Facility

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Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

The Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages returns from 6 January to 31 March 2026 with our biggest and best programme yet! Registrations are open now, so do explore this year’s Festival programme and please share widely across your school networks. Teachers are encouraged to pick and mix from FREE events, classroom activities

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North East Ambition’s Primary Careers Network

CPD, First, Middle, Primary

The North East Combined Authority supports first/primary/middle schools across our region to deliver meaningful and impactful careers-related learning. The aim is to broaden horizons, raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes, and help children connect classroom learning to the world around them. NECA are currently expanding the North East Ambition Primary Network ahead of the

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Sign up to save lives with the Fire Kills campaign (DfE)

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

The government’s Fire Kills campaign launches on 17 November. Teachers can access free, curriculum aligned lesson plans and resources on fire safety as well as other safety topics via the education arm of the campaign. Resources are ready for use in classrooms or as homework and help learners make safer choices.

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Assembly LIVE from Antarctica! – FREE from Picture News

First, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

Friday 5th December, 9.15-9.45am Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime live broadcast from Antarctica with Robert Swan OBE, and Jenny Cooke, co-founder of the 2041 School charity. Streaming 600 miles from the South Pole, Rob will share stories from the ice, the importance of protecting our planet’s frozen continent, and inspire young

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Level 3 Forest School qualification

CPD, Early Years, First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

Adventure Training North East are offering a 9 day level 3 Forest School course endorsed by the Forest School Association. See what previous candidates from Northumberland schools have said:  “Wow! What an experience, thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Caroline and Colette are inspirational leaders.’ AS, Bridges Nursery, Newcastle.  I wouldn’t hesitate to

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Funding e-Bulletin – 7 November 2025

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

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 Funding

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Grants to Support STEM Learning in UK Schools and Colleges

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary

Ten Science Community Grants are available to support hands-on STEM learning and collaboration between schools, colleges and professionals across the UK. Each grant offers up to £105,000 over three years. The funding aims to promote inquiry-based learning, professional development for teachers and sustained partnerships between educators, students and early-career researchers.

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Funding for UK Schools to Organise Events During British Science Week 2026

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary

British Science Week (BSW) is an annual programme of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) events and activities. It will next take place 6-15 March 2026 with the theme of ‘Curiosity: what’s your question?’. Grants of £400 will support schools in challenging circumstances to take part in British Science Week,

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Activate with Joe Wicks – calling all schools – live event with BBC Children In Need Friday 14 November

First, Middle, Primary

Following the success of the summer Activate with Joe Wicks series, 10 new episodes are now available on BBC iplayer: Activate with Joe Wicks – BBC iPlayer There will also be a live-streamed Activate session with Joe Wicks on Children in Need appeal day, and we’re hoping for as many primary

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Network Huddle: Tackling school-based anxiety – a whole school approach

First, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

Monday 24th November, 4-6pm, online There has been an increase in children and young people experiencing difficulties attending education due to school-based anxiety, something that has been more apparent as a result of the Covid pandemic. This huddle will explore examples of good practice and lessons learnt from the ‘Anxious about

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Promoting the Healthier Together website and mobile app to parents and carers

Early Years, First, Governance, High, Middle, Primary, Secondary, Special

The Healthier Together website and mobile app is designed to help parents, carers, and professionals (including schools) make informed decisions about children’s health. Thewebsite and app can play a significant role in supporting schools and improving school attendance in the following ways: By making health advice accessible, reliable, and easy

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