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Please complete this short survey to help us to plan the effective delivery of safer recruitment training and refresher sessions next academic year. The full day training course will potentially be split over two half day/twilight sessions. The refresher session is only available to those who have undertaken the Lucy

The School Aged Immunisation Service have sent information to schools and ask that this is shared with families before the end of term in July. The information also asks you to provide updated class lists for all year groups, particularly for the new starters in Reception, Year 5, Year 7, and Year 9.

Periods of hot weather may occur in the next few weeks. With this in mind, the DfE and LA encourage all settings to consider contingency plans now, and to be proactive in considering mitigations and engagement with parents. The following guidance is available:

Some helpful resources for parents experiencing all the big emotions of growing children. Togetherness the NHS emotional health digital learning hub funded in your area. Your family has free access to expert learning about childhood development, wellbeing, brain changes, and much more to help you to connect with your children.

This brand-new pathway for parents is now LIVE!  Togetherness’ new online learning pathway supports parents by giving them the space to reflect on these big parenting challenges:  social media, gaming and AI to climate change. Packed with insights from NHS clinical psychologists and health professionals, you can access this learning and

Next course Wednesday 23 September 2026 at County Hall Morpeth. Have you been wondering about taking part in a Ride Leader training course? If you or a member of staff at your school would like to take part or find out more please complete this form or email tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk British Cycling Ride Leader Level 1 Course This a

The Royal Life Saving Society’s UK Drowning Prevention Week takes place until 20 June 2026.  Drowning Prevention Week educates children aged 5 to 17 each June with crucial water safety advice just before the summer holidays, when young people are outdoors more and need these skills and knowledge most, so everyone can

This engaging training programme supports schools to develop effective peer mentoring approaches, enabling pupils to support one another and promote positive wellbeing across the setting.  By attending, staff will gain the knowledge and tools to create and implement a peer mentoring model that: A great opportunity for schools looking to

Designed for both new and experienced SMHLs, this one-day training provides a comprehensive overview of the role alongside practical tools to strengthen your setting’s approach to mental health and wellbeing.  The course will support you to: Free for all Northumberland SMHLs For more information and to sign up please see

Join this one-day training to explore FRIENDS for Life, an internationally recognised, WHO-endorsed programme that supports children and young people to develop key resilience and wellbeing skills.  Participants will gain practical, classroom-ready approaches to help pupils: Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs, pastoral staff and mental health leads looking to embed

I am delighted to share that the Department for Education has confirmed that the English Hub programme will be expanding next year, enabling us to support an even greater number of schools in developing high-quality reading provision. As part of this expansion, we will be offering support across a wider range

The School Aged Immunisation Service will shortly be sending information to schools and ask that this is shared with families before the end of term in July. The information also asks you to provide updated class lists for all year groups, particularly for the new starters in Reception, Year 5, Year 7, and