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Papaya Talks is a space for families to feel empowered (not judged) when it comes to screen time and smartphones. We want to help spark vital conversations that support families in navigating the digital age with more confidence and less conflict. As part of their offer there are FREE school […]
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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 »
Please see attached milk return for Summer 2026 First and Primary Schools Special Schools
Summer Term 2026 Milk Template Read More »
We have been made aware that several local schools are currently being targeted by phishing emails. These messages often appear to come from a colleague and may use subject lines such as Action Required, Scanned, or Request. These emails typically follow a pattern whereby the recipient is encouraged to open an attachment or
Cyber Security Alert: Phishing Emails Targeting Local Schools Read More »
Facilities Management will be running several training sessions throughout 2026 – please see attached for more details.
URGENT : Caretaker training dates Read More »
Ahead of Sir David Attenborough’s big 100th birthday next week, Picture News have put together a special teaching pack. As it’s a big one (and definitely worth celebrating!) this pack will be free of charge for all. If you’d like a copy, just email help@picture-news.co.uk with David100and Picture News will send it over for
Picture News – Sir David Attenborough at 100! Read More »
Effective estate management is a fundamental duty to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and protection of pupils, staff, and visitors. Fire safety must be treated as a core component of statutory compliance, supported by competent risk assessment, clear policies, and ongoing monitoring. For support with fire safety management please click here.
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All local authorities have been asked to set out their plans for how they could deliver the ‘experts at hand’ model set out in the white paper. The DfE focus on ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ includes funding that will “enable local authorities and integrated care boards to establish an
SEND Reform Consultation – Developing Experts at Hand in Northumberland Read More »
A health and safety bulletin has been produced by the Corporate Health and Team in relation to product recalls for several sand-containing toys and craft kits.
Product Recall – Asbestos Contamination in Children’s Toys Read More »
W2SW will soon be here, if your school would like to take part and request resources let us know by completing this form. This year’s challenge will see pupils set off on a special operation – codename- Mission Move, to complete the five-day walking challenge. On the way, pupils will meet fun and friendly secret agents
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Coram Family Lives, a charity providing support to families, are offering two free workshops focussing on the teen years in May & June. If you feel it is appropriate please pass the details on to your families. Navigating the Storm To book a place please click on the QR code
Coram Family Lives – workshops for families Read More »
Did you know that the 4th – 10th May is Deaf Awareness Week? The National Deaf Children’s Society have a range of activities that can be carried out in schools to raise awareness of this low incidence but high impact disability: Deaf Awareness Week 2026 | National Deaf Children’s Society
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Senior Leader briefings are planned for the summer term. A chance to meet colleagues and hear from the School Improvement Team as well as other local authority staff and invited guests. The content will be the same at the North, Central and West meetings so you only need to attend
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Nominations for the annual Love Northumberland Awards are now open and once again Schools Go Smarter have their own category. If your school has an amazing project which encourages more families to walk, scoot or cycle to school and leave the car at home then why not enter this year
Love Northumberland 2026 Schools Sustainable Travel Award Read More »
All local authorities have been asked to set out their plans for how they could deliver the ‘experts at hand’ model set out in the white paper. The DfE focus on ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ includes funding that will “enable local authorities and integrated care boards to establish an
SEND Reform Consultation – Developing Experts at Hand in Northumberland Read More »
Final Spaces Remaining! Sign up by 24.04.26 Fully funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority 29 April 2026 – 9:00 to 16:00 Holiday Inn, Seaton Burn 👉 Book your place: Creatively Healthy Schools Conference – Fill in form Northumberland schools are invited to a vibrant, practical day exploring how creativity
🎨🎵🎤 Creatively Healthy Schools Conference 2026🎨🎵🎤 Read More »
We are excited to share with you the next edition of our Togetherness School Parent Wellbeing Newsletter. We welcome your support to share in your area. The email includes a round-up of helpful short reads, videos and online pathway highlights on togetherness.co.uk and is designed to engage parents of school
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Kyloe House School have a mobile fume cupboard that is surplus to requirements. The seals would need replacing to comply with safety standards (estimated at £400). If you would like the fume cupboard please contact Chris Chapman at Kyloe House via Christopher.Chapman@northumberland.gov.uk
Mobile fume cupboard – free to a good home Read More »
Child Safety Week 2026 runs from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June. Organised by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), this year’s theme is ‘Making Prevention Possible’ building practical capacity for safety behaviour in families and the professionals who work with them. CAPT have made it straightforward for schools to
Child Safety Week – Child Accident Prevention Trust Read More »
NFRS offer a range of opportunites for pupils, from leadership courses, fire awareness courses, a boxing academy and weekly fire cadets. For further details, including flyers you can download to display in school and/or send to parents/carers please click here.
Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service Read More »
Thursday 14th May, 2.15-2.45pm (the afternoon post SATs) Join Joe Wicks live from a Picture News school as he leads a high-energy workout for children to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week. Schools across the country will be taking part together, discovering how moving our bodies can boost our mood, build resilience,
The Big School Workout: Live with Joe Wicks for Mental Health Week Read More »
The school term dates for 2027/28 in Northumberland are now available from the following link School term and holiday dates | Northumberland County Council
SCHOOL TERM DATES 2027/28 Read More »
Join EMS for a practical and insightful webinar: Strengthening your Inclusion Base, led by leading SEND expert Natalie Packer. This free session will explore what truly effective Inclusion Base provision looks like in today’s evolving education landscape. Natalie will break down the types and purposes of provision, share key insights in light
FREE EvaluateMySchool webinar: Strengthening your Inclusion Base with Natalie Packer Read More »
SACRE stands for Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education. Each local authority must have a SACRE made up of members of local church denominations, networks, religions, or worldviews, councillors and teachers’ professional associations. SACRE’s main function and scope of interest is to advise the authority on matters relating to religious
WANTED: Members of ASCL and NAHT to join the Northumberland SACRE Read More »
W2SW will soon be here, if your school would like to take part and request resources let us know by completing this form. This year’s challenge will see pupils set off on a special operation – codename- Mission Move, to complete the five-day walking challenge. On the way, pupils will meet fun and friendly secret agents
Sign up for Walk to School Week 18-22 May 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 – 2 April 2026 Read More »
Here is the latest edition of the Schools Go Smarter newsletter, please contact tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk for further information.
Schools Go Smarter newsletter Read More »
The DfE have published allocations and conditions of grant for the 2026 to 2027 financial year. You can find the allocation for each school in the spreadsheet on this page.
Pupil premium allocations 2026 – 2027 Read More »
Citizens Advice Northumberland provides free, confidential, and impartial advice to support individuals and families across our community. We aim to empower people with the knowledge and tools to navigate challenges and make informed decisions. Our services cover a wide range of issues, including:– Welfare benefits support– Debt and budgeting advice–
Promoting Citizens Advice Northumberland via schools Read More »
Limited Spaces Available- Sign up by 10.04.26 Fully funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority 29 April 2026 – 9:00 to 16:00 Holiday Inn, Seaton Burn Northumberland schools are invited to a vibrant, practical day exploring how creativity can strengthen wellbeing, inclusion and engagement for children and young people. Designed
🎨🎵🎤 Creatively Healthy Schools Conference 2026🎨🎵🎤 Read More »
