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Please see the article below from UKHSA and MHRA around the use of non-sterile alcohol free wipes, following 59 reported cases of Burkholderia stabilis (a type of bacterial infection): Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes – GOV.UK The four products below were recalled from sale and should not […]
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The DfE has published a consultation for the revisions to Keeping Children Safe in Education for September 2026. https://safeguarding.info/kcsie2026draft This is a major update to KCSIE and the list of changes runs to six pages. (see Annex D, page 195) The government say that this update ‘reflects substantive changes that strengthen or clarify existing
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You may have heard that Peppa’s brother George is going to be getting a hearing aid. The storyline follows George and his family as they navigate appointments, hearing tests and the fitting and management of a hearing aid. This is a great example of representation and increasing wider understanding of
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We are committed to making online safety training as impactful and accessible as possible for schools. Up until now, we’ve loved meeting you in our live online sessions. However, we know how busy school life is. To give you more flexibility, we are exploring an on-demand service that allows your staff and governors
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Please see link below for information on grants of up to for £1,000 schools to purchase musical equipment. UMUKSF SCHOOL FUNDING – UMUK Sound Foundation
Grant for schools to purchase musical equipment Read More »
North East Ambition are pleased to invite your KS4 and KS5/post‑16 students to take part in our latest Green Energy Careers Roadshow – an engaging, fast‑paced event showcasing the wide range of careers and pathways within the green energy sector in the North East. Event details: Date: Friday 6 March (am) Location:
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Northumberland Music would be grateful if you would send the text below to parents at an appropriate time: “Following the success of our Music Workshop Day last year, we are delighted to announce that the event is returning for 2026! Taking place on Saturday the 28th of March and this time
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Expenditure Your March return needs to balance to the statement closing balance of the 31st of March. This value can only be obtained on the 1st of April. Balance viewed on the 31st of March can still change throughout the day. Any returns received with the incorrect statement balance will
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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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Members of the Northumberland Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) are keen to support teachers in their work and to promote interesting and relevant RE/religion and worldviews education (R&W) in our schools. To that end they are seeking some information from RE teachers countywide. SACRE would be grateful if
Gathering views from Northumberland RE teachers Read More »
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide can supply printed resources to secondary, high and special schools. The free literature packs contain 5 of each poster, 5 of each booklet and 30 HOPELINE247 business cards. The resources cover a variety of topics such as self harm, anxiety, exam stress, parents guide and
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Vicki Evans, School Governance and Data Protection Manager, will be delivering online training for School Governors on our recently updated School Complaints Policy and the revised Serial and Persistent Complainant Guidance. The session will explore effective approaches to resolving complaints, provide a walkthrough of the updated procedures, and address the
School Governor Training: Complaints Policy & Serial/Persistent Complainant Guidance Read More »
Has your school signed up to the Big Walk and Wheel yet? The interschool walking and wheeling competition from Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans) runs between the 16-27 March 2026. It’s free to enter and schools compete against similar sized schools to log the most active journeys. All schools are
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Northumberland Skills are delighted to invite you to Apprenticeship Connect on Saturday 7th February from 10am-1pm, a major event hosted by Northumberland County Council at County Hall in Morpeth to support young people in exploring future careers, apprenticeshipopportunities and local pathways into employment. This year’s event links with National Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Connect Event – Saturday 7 February Read More »
Safer Internet Day is a global awareness day that encourages children, young people and adults to think carefully about how we use the online world and digital technology. It’s a useful annual prompt to refresh conversations about online safety, wellbeing and responsible digital behaviour. Theme for 2026: Smart tech, safe choices
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Education Support’s latest research shows that teacher wellbeing is at its lowest level since 2019. When wellbeing suffers, retention suffers too — with 1 in 4 education staff actively seeking to change or leave their job due to pressures on their mental health and wellbeing. Education Support has put together
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MEE now offer fully-funded accreditation for Schools, Colleges or Nurseries to recognise efforts to embed sustainability across the curriculum. Applicants need to provide a small amount of evidence to illustrate the 6 key areas. It’s all things they may already have, or can gain with a few simple steps. MEE can provide
Fully-funded and supported Ministry of Eco Education Accreditation Read More »
The Services to Schools SLA Portal is now open for Schools to use in relation to their Service Level Agreement requirements for 2026/27, please see the link http://sla.northumberland.gov.uk/default.aspx . Please take the time to review the information on the portal, as in some cases services will have changed from that offered in the previous year. The basic process remains as it was last year –
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Togetherness (originally known as Solihull) are delighted to share some FREE helpful resources for parents experiencing all the big emotions of growing children. Togetherness is the NHS emotional health digital learning hub funded in your area. The families you work with have free access to expert learning about childhood development,
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The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation provides financial assistance to improve access to music education for young people. Its work focuses on helping schools, students and teachers obtain the tools needed to deliver practical music learning. Support is offered through grants aimed at increasing access to music by enabling the
On behalf of Audrey Kingham, Executive Director of Children, Young People and Education We have been notified today (26 January) that Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission will undertake an area-wide SEND inspection over the next 3 weeks. This is the same type of inspection we last had in March
Notification of Area SEND Inspection, and request to distribute surveys Read More »
Water Efficiency in Schools – Have you singed up to the Big Blue Eco Booster Project yet? The Energy Team massively support this scheme, if you haven’t already signed up we would encourage you to show an interest asap as the places are limited. Further information and sign up details
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A day designed to celebrate the incredible creative work already happening in your schools, spark fresh ideas, and provide practical inspiration to take straight back into your practice. It’s all about reconnecting with why creativity matters, feeling affirmed in what you do best, and leaving with renewed confidence to grow
Creatively Healthy Schools Conference 2026 Read More »
Empowering Youth (NECA) Our Gambling Harm Prevention and Education team deliver training and awareness sessions to young people from 10-25 years old, professionals, parents and carers; raising awareness around gambling related harms that young people may come across regularly. Our Young People sessions are linked to the PSHE curriculum and
Gambling related harms school sessions (age 10+) and training for staff Read More »
Please see details of our events planned for National Apprenticeship Week 2026 to promote apprenticeship opportunities at Northumbria healthcare NHS foundation trust and attached flyer. In previous years, we have delivered one main in-person event on the Monday at Cramlington. Based on feedback from both stakeholders and applicants, we have expanded our offer
Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust – National Apprenticeship Week Events Read More »
The What Works in SEND research team are conducting a survey, funded by the DfE. By completing the survey, you will help us to get a clearer picture of how mainstream state schools are organising their workforce to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and who are disabled. The findings from this research will be used to inform
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19 January – the DfE have strengthened the (non-statutory) guidance on mobile phone use at school . Bridget Phillipson has said, “all schools should be phone-free environments for the entire school day. That includes lessons, time between lessons, breaktimes and lunchtime. It means, for example, it is not appropriate for
Mobile phones in school – policy updated Read More »
Northumberland Cultural Education Partnership is carrying out a mapping exercise of schools and cultural organisation to make it easier for pupils to find meaningful work experience placements in the Arts and Culture sector in Northumberland. We would like secondary/high school colleagues to help us shape those placements by providing some
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Smartphone Free Childhood, “is a movement of families standing together to delay smartphones and social media – turning isolation into collective strength. It’s not anti-tech but pro-childhood, giving children back what truly matters: time to play, space to grow and freedom to be.” Representatitives presented at senior leader brefongs in
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