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Sorted is Northumberland’s substance misuse service. They offer a confidential 1:1 outreach service that provides support to young people in Northumberland. A poster that you may wish to display in school and/or share with parents, and the first termly newsletter are available here.
📅 Wednesday 1 October 2025 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm📍 Northumbria Health and Care Academy, Northumbria Way, Cramlington, NE23 6NZ We’re inviting Career Practitioners to join us for a dedicated CPD day designed to: This engaging event will feature: 💡 You’ll leave with valuable insights and tools to deliver impactful careers education,
Northumbria Healthcare Careers Practitioner CPD Day Read More »
You may remember that the local authority funded HeadsUp4HTs a couple of years ago and it was very well received by the headteachers that took part. Thanks to funding from the combined authority it is going to be available again to Northumberland heads. The support groups will be open to those heads
HeadsUp4HTs is back… Read More »
NCEP is a network of cultural and educational professionals with the shared purpose of promoting arts and cultural opportunities to improve the lives of young people across the region. On the new website you’ll find lots of resources, case studies and information for schools and cultural orgs. As you’re exploring
The new Northumberland Cultural Education Partnership website is now live Read More »
This handbook collates support for children and families residing in Northumberland, which schools can access and signpost families to. It’s a handy guide broken down by need, and schools can see what is available to all – universal and free, as well as additional support which may be purchased.
Handbook of support for schools Read More »
Inclusion Panel dates are: Referrals need to be sent to inclusionpanel@northumberland.gov.uk 2 weeks prior. Referral passport can be found Inclusion – Northumberland Education along with other Inclusion Documentation and guidance.
Inclusion Panel Dates Read More »
Please find attached information to enable school staff to sign up for free training in relation to dyslexia.
SpLD training offer for Dyslexia Awareness Week Read More »
We’re keen to hear what YOU think about Northumberland What do you love about it? What could be improved? How do you feel about our priorities? We’re currently collecting your feedback about Northumberland & we’ll be using it to inform: ⭐ our budget for next year – that’s how &
2026 Budget and Priorities Consultation Read More »
The ICB Be Wise Immunise campaign has launched. The campaign information aims to develop a consistent approach across Northumberland. This campaign is aiming to reach: You can view the Be Wise Immunise Flu communications toolkit, and a video explaining how the service works for all school vaccination programmes not just
ICB Be Wise Immunise campaign Read More »
Dear Headteacher, I am writing to inform you, all new applications for free school meals will soon be made online through Northumberland County Council`s Citizen Portal. The link on the local authority`s website will be updated. This will direct parents to the Citizen Portal log-in page. Parents who already have
Reminder: Free School Meals – Information for all schools Read More »
Here is a chance for your school and students to win prizes, and the opportunity for artwork to be displayed on the e-Bug website! We are excited to invite Key Stage 4 students to take part in the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) Creative Challenge, hosted by e-Bug. Students can demonstrate their creativity
Dear Governors, Welcome to the New Academic Year! The date for our Autumn ‘virtual’ Briefing is Tuesday, 30 September 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
Chairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Autumn Term 2025, Date and Booking Form Read More »
Click or scan to sign up (£): Booking form (costed)
Introduction to EAL assessment Read More »
Click or scan to sign up (£): Booking form (costed)
Teaching Assistants: working with learners using EAL Read More »
Dear Headteacher Hotpod yoga in Morpeth are kindly offering staff in Northumberland schools a free class to support with well-being as we embark on the school year ahead. Please see attached a voucher which can be distributed to all members of staff.
An email was sent to schools on 8 September 2025 outlining concerns raised about how Exemplar Education may be handling or accessing personal data in school contexts. The concerns involve potential non-compliance with data protection obligations under UK GDPR. The email seems to have been sent to a large number
Follow-up on Email Regarding ICO and Exemplar Education Read More »
Ofsted has published its new framework, and associated toolkits. You can find links to all of the documents, plus a summary of what the School Improvement Team have gleaned from a first read here.
New Ofsted framework Read More »
If you’ve not run the Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award before, come and find out more about our programmes from KS1-KS4/16+ through our free online sessions this term. Our primary webinar includes all the new details about our KS2 award, and all sessions will cover how the Award supports schools to create an active culture
Information webinars for schools new to the AYLA Read More »
Northumberland County Council and Groundwork are excited to invite schools in the Ashington, Blyth, Cramlington, Bedlington and Seaton Valley partnerships to take part in an interschool art competition to celebrate Recycling Week 2025 (22nd – 29th September). This year’s theme, “Rescue me! Recycle”, encourages children to think about everyday items
Invitation to Participate: Interschool Art Competition – Recycling Week 2025 Read More »
We are holding an in-person Climate Event at the beginning of the new school year on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at County Hall, Morpeth, from 1pm – 4pm which will bring Teachers together to focus on hearing more about a number of climate programmes, as well as hearing more about the climate and sustainability support NCC
In-person Climate Event Read More »
Two online webinars are available this week (Secondary on Tuesday 9th and Primary on Weds 10th) 3.30 to 4.30 pm from Life Lessons. The session will explore: Please sign up via their Events page
Free online webinars: New Statutory RSE Guidance Read More »
Every year, the DfE requires Local Authorities to contact the parents of Year 8 and 9 pupils with information about schools in the region that offer provision at ‘atypical’ entry points. A letter has been forwarded to your school (attached) to be sent out to parents of Year 8 and
Atypical Points of Entry for information of Year 8 and Year 9 Parents Read More »
October is International Walk to School Month, when pupils around the globe celebrate the joys of walking and wheeling to school. If your school would like to take part in October 2025 please let us know by completing this form . Schools can request resources to run a 5 Day Walking Challenge
Walk to School Month Read More »
If you submit invoices to NCC to process, and the suppliers work falls under the scope of HMRCs Construction Industry Scheme, NCC will need to verify the supplier with HMRC before we can process payment. The scheme covers all construction work including jobs such as: Building works, site preparation, alterations, dismantling, heating
Supplier Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) Read More »
Please find attached information to enable school staff to sign up for free training in relation to dyslexia.
SpLD training offer for Dyslexia Awareness Week Read More »
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
Funding e-Bulletin – 5 September 2025 Read More »
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.
UK Schools Can Apply for Funding to Run CREST Awards from 9 September Read More »
NCEP is a network of cultural and educational professionals with the shared purpose of promoting arts and cultural opportunities to improve the lives of young people across the region. Visit www.ncep.org.uk for more information and sign up to receive our termly newsletter by emailing Claire Baigent at hello@ncep.org.uk
Northumberland Cultural Education Partnership website is now live! Read More »
Primary schools & specialist settings in North East (including Tees Valley), North Yorkshire and North West are invited to attend Mortal Fools upcoming MELVA digital showcase on 17th September, 10am via Zoom. Thanks to funding and business sponsorship, we’re able to allocate MELVA licences for free for academic year 25/26 on a first come, first served
MELVA showcase – September Read More »
North East Museums Regional Learning Team are seeking schools from across the North East with early career teachers (ECTs+5years) to apply for the Cultural Match Programme. Successful schools will be given a £3,000 budget to work with a Creative Producer to address existing or emerging pupil needs through culture and
Call-out for Schools: Cultural Match Programme Read More »
