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Cycling UK’s Bike Week takes place between the 9-15 June, let us know if you have anything planned here and if you want any further ideas to encourage cycling at your school please check out our flyer or get in touch tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk
Cycling UK Bike Week 2025 9-15 June Read More »
Local authorities are required to publish schemes for financing schools, setting out the financial relationship between them and the schools they maintain. This is reviewed on an annual basis, in consultation with Schools and the Schools Forum. One minor change provided by the DfE has been the inclusion of an
Consultation on Scheme for Financing Maintained Schools wef September 2025 Read More »
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 recommend
Level 3 Forest School qualification Read More »
Thursday 26th June, 3.45pm, online. Those of you who already have, or are considering moving to an eSchools website may be interested in joining this introductory session to help you get started with your DfE website compliance tracker, which will be available for use shortly. The DfE Compliance Tracker gives you
eSchools Website: DfE Tracker Introductory Session Read More »
Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme Please find details of our training courses below together with the attached document which gives further details on all of our courses which are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise stated. Please feel free to forward this email to any of your contacts who you
Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme Read More »
We’re pleased to offer free tree packs to schools and community groups across Northumberland, to support tree equity and bring people together through nature. Why apply? How to apply: If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you, please do share it with a colleague or group who might benefit – we’d love to reach
Free Tree Packs for Northumberland Schools and Communities – Apply Now Read More »
Support Needed: Help Us Distribute Summer HAF Vouchers We need your support to help distribute Summer HAF vouchers to families eligible for benefit-related free school meals through the HolidayActivities platform. The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, funded by the Department for Education, provides free activities and healthy meals to
HAF – Holiday Activities Platform Read More »
Children North East have created guides for schools to help them support pupils and families who are experiencing poverty or facing financial hardship. Download the guides here.
Guides from Children North East Read More »
We have been made aware that some schools have not been receiving emails from the Data Unit. Please check that your system is not blocking any emails from: dataunit@northumberland365.onmicrosoft.com. Schools risk not receiving key information regarding the data collections for Phonics, EYFS and KS2 in a timely manner if the
Please see information attached regarding our upcoming Hive Meeting. Hive Meetings are network meetings for all Northumberland Senior Mental Health Leads. Hive Meeting 19.05.25 3:30-4:30 Embedding Wellbeing in Policy We will be joined by Aimee Rayson from Bedlington Station Primary who will be telling us how they ensure that wellbeing
Hive Meeting 19.05.25 Read More »
(This course is mandatory for Headteachers in Community/VC schools and the PRU) Specifically designed for Headteachers and other staff who support them to manage school premises. This concise 45 minute course will help you to fulfil your legal responsibilities as a duty holder, ensuring a safe and compliant school environment.
H&S Training – Management of School Buildings for School Leaders Read More »
While it is not a mandatory requirement for local authorities, Northumberland uses the notional SEN figure as a threshold at which point those inclusive mainstream schools with the highest proportion of students with EHC plans or in receipt of additional Top Up funding may access additional HN “notional” funding on
NOTIONAL SEN FUNDING AND 2025/26 PAYMENTS Read More »
Thanks to those schools which have completed the questionnaire. If you haven’t yet submitted your response, could Headteachers please arrange for this to be completed by the deadline of Friday 16 May. Even if you don’t own, hire or lease a school passenger carrying vehicle, please complete the questionnaire so we
Reminder: Driving at Work Questionnaire (Community/VC schools and PRU only) Read More »
The DfE has updated its statutory careers guidance. It includes slight changes to the Gatsby Benchmarks, which will come into force from September 2025. It also recommends that all schools and colleges work towards the national Quality in Careers Standard to support the development of their careers programme. The key changes are:
Updated statutory guidance on careers guidance Read More »
Picture News have produced assembly materials regarding the election of a new pope. You can find it here.
Picture News Special – A new pope Read More »
Community groups, schools and individuals can enter their environmental projects and initiatives for this annual celebration of activities which help to keep the county clean and green. Entries are invited for: The closing date for entries for the 2025 awards is Sunday 1 June 2025 at midnight, and full details are in the
LOVE Northumberland Awards 2025 Read More »
Find out more about R.I. Science in Schools HERE. Fully funded school visits worth £800 are offered for students, teachers, and families to experience a Royal Institution Science in Schools day. To be eligible, applicants need to be: Priority will be given to schools in disadvantaged areas, with a low IDACI rank
Royal Institution’s Science in Schools Annual Grant Scheme Opens for UK Applications Read More »
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 12 to 18 May 2025, and this year’s theme is ‘Community’. Education Support believe wellbeing should be at the heart of every school community – a place where pupils, teachers, leaders, support staff, and governors all feel connected, supported, and valued. To help
Mental Health Awareness Week – 12 to 18 May 2025 Read More »
Date: Tuesday 24/06/2025Time: 15:45 – 17:00Location: Virtual (Zoom)Appropriate for: RE LeadsSpeaker(s): Caz Weir If you would like to attend the summer term RE network please register here.
Northumberland SACRE Summer RE Network Read More »
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published on 6 May. The content is available here.
Last chance to have your say! Survey closes today (6th May 2025). Northumberland County Council and the NHS in Northumberland want to hear people’s views on our ideas for a strategy for autistic people of all ages in Northumberland. The strategy aims to improve services and support for autistic people. We
Northumberland All Age Autism Strategy (Draft Version) – Have Your Say Read More »
Please find attached the Prudhoe Family Hub What’s on Guide May 2025for your reference. If you are unable to open this attachment, you can access the document on the West Northumberland Family Hub Padlet using the following link:- West Northumberland Family Hubs ‘What’s On’ Padlet Below is a link to our Membership
Prudhoe Family Hub What’s on Guide May 2025 Read More »
The Sheila Coates Foundation offers around 100 fixed grants of £5,000 each to mainstream secondary schools and colleges across England to support initiatives and activities that have been co-produced with autistic students and that can be put in place quickly. The funding is intended to put activity in place, over
Sheila Coates Foundation’s Rapid Impact Fund Opens for Applications Read More »
The Government has said it will not be hurried into publishing guidance for schools on how to support children who are questioning their gender, after the Supreme Court ruled on the legal definition of a woman. In the meantime, there continue to be significant protections for trans people under the
Supreme court ruling on the definition of a woman Read More »
Following a review by Safer Northumberland Partnership and agreement through Northumberland Children and Adult Safeguarding Partnership Executive Group the OFFENSIVE WEAPON AND KNIFE CARRYING PROTOCOL FOR EDUCATION (NORTHUMBERLAND) has been refreshed. The updated document can be found here and in the DSL SharePoint ( Police Information)and you will note that the key
School offensive weapon and knife crime protocol *updated Apr 2025 Read More »
Here is the latest issue of the Schools Go Smarter newsletter, please get in touch with tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk for further information.
School Go smarter newsletter Read More »
Dear Governors, Welcome to the Summer Term! The date for our Summer ‘virtual’ Briefing is Tuesday, 13 May 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 found on
Chairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Summer Term 2025, Date and Booking Form Read More »
Please see attached milk return for Summer 2025 First and Primary Schools Special Schools
Summer 2025 Milk Return Read More »
🗓️Wednesday 14 May ⏰4pm – 6pm 📍Blyth Family Hub The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company is hosting a free, fun and friendly taster session for people with learning disabilities, and autistic people aged 16 and over who are interested in learning to DJ. Click here to book a place.
Fresh off the women’s team’s historic first professional win on April 23rd, Durham Cricket invites your school to join the excitement at Banks Homes Riverside for the Vitality Blast! Both our men’s and women’s teams are ready to thrill in a summer of cricket fun. By signing up, your school
Durham Cricket Schools Offer – Northumberland Read More »
