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February 2026 – Online learning for emotional well being

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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GrantFinder – News alert: Universal Music UK Sound Foundation Offers School Grant Support

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

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Notification of Area SEND Inspection, and request to distribute surveys

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

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Gambling related harms school sessions (age 10+) and training for staff

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

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Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust – National Apprenticeship Week Events

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

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Mobile phones in school – policy updated

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

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PAPYRUS

“PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide has recently launched their new PSHE lesson plan/license, Sinking Feeling. With the new government guidance for suicide prevention education in schools starting in Sept 2026, many school staff are looking for reliable, easy-to-use resources that address mental health needs in an age-appropriate way. Sinking Feeling is an

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National Apprenticeship Week NWG Apprenticeship Insights Webinar

We are inviting students, teachers, parents,  advisors and clients to join our NWG Apprenticeship Insights Webinar this National Apprenticeship Week – see flyer This will be an inspiring look into careers at Northumbrian Water Group and its open to all! Location: Microsoft Teams Visitors can join using the link below or add the

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News alert: Learning Through Landscapes Accepting Applications for Local School Nature Grants

Learning Through Landscapes is offering outdoor learning training sessions and nature equipment for nurseries, schools, and other early learning providers across England, Scotland, and Wales to promote outdoor learning for children. The Local School Nature Grants Scheme will provide an assortment of equipment up to the value of £500, along with: Priority will be given to applicants who include

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Gathering views from Northumberland RE teachers

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

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Short Breaks for Service Children with Additional Needs & Disabilities

Applications for SSAFA (Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmen’s Families Association) short breaks 2026 are now OPEN! What Are SSAFA Short Breaks? SSAFA Short Breaks are free, residential activity breaks for families currently serving in the Armed Forces who have a child (aged 5–18) with an additional need and/or disability. These breaks

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STEM Clubs Technicians

STEM Clubs Technicians is a free programme for UK secondary schools, sixth forms and FE colleges that combines careers education with engaging, practical STEM activities. The programme showcases six technicians’ careers across different industries. Each practical activity is representative of a real technical role and is supported by careers content, including information about:

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Regeneration Funding e-Bulletin – 12 January 2026

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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Supporting parents of SEND pupils: growing up, relationships and sex

Speakeasy Parents course Speakeasy works with parents and carer-givers of children and young people with additional learning needs, learning disabilities or neurodivergence, helping them feel confident in talking to their children about growing up, relationships, and sex. By supporting parents and carers to have these conversations, we reduce stress, isolation and uncertainty,

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Chairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Spring Term 2026, Date and Booking Form

Dear Governors, Happy New Year! 🎉 The date for our Spring ‘virtual’ Briefing is Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. 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 our

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Crest Awards Engage Grants Open for Applications 6 January 2026

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.

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Mediated Learning Support Approach (MeLSA) Training

🎄 Give Your Learners the Gift of Independence This New Year! 🎄Would you like to help your learners become more independent, skilled, and confident? The Northumberland Psychological Services Team is delighted to offer a training programme to build your school’s capacity to do just that. The MeLSA (Mediated Learning Support Approach) course is

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