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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Please see attached briefing letter about the scheme along with Support Staff Supply claim form and Teaching Staff Supply claim form.
Insurance Supply Scheme 2025 Read More »
Senior leader briefings are designed to provide information and updates to headteachers/senior leaders, and give those attending the time and space to see colleagues and discuss pressing issues. The content will be the same at the North, Central and West meetings so you only need to attend one. Each session will take
Autumn Senior Leader Briefings Read More »
The Department for Education has published details of the eligibility criteria for the 2025 National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) cohort. Details can be found here. In summary: The registration service, which enables applicants to express their interest with the DfE, will open on 8 September 2025.
National professional qualifications Read More »
Yesterday, information was sent to schools regarding the 2025 KS2 check your performance measures data (CYPMD) service. The 2025 KS2 September checking exercise will open on Monday 8 September and close at 5pm on Friday 19 September. Schools can access the checking exercise via the CYPMD portal.
Key Stage 2 checking exercise Read More »
Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Training for School Governors Northumberland County Council and the NHS are offering free virtual training sessions for school governors focused on emotional wellbeing and mental health. This 1-hour session will equip governors with essential knowledge around: 🗓️ Dates: Sign up via link in flier. For queries: Beyou@northumberland.gov.uk SMHL Refresher
Training events from the Be You Mental Health Support Team Read More »
The DfE produce a teacher bulletin “a few times per half term”. The latest edition is available here. You can sign up and receive the bulletins directly here.
DfE teacher bulletin Read More »
Please see attached letter for officers employed within Education & Skills and Children’s Social Care DBS checked in line with Northumberland County Council’s procedures.
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 »
We have received the attached National fraud alert. Could you please check all accounts to ensure no SO’s have been set up to those names and that there are no unusual or unexpected SO’s on the account. Any concerns should be brought to the attention of the corporate fraud team
Standing order fraud alert Read More »
Could you please find attached fraud alert concerning payroll change requests, specifically targeting school staff. Could you please check your records are all correct and ensure we have robust procedures in place to prevent such attempts being successful. Any issues should be reported to the corporate fraud team at fraudline@northumberland.gov.uk.
National Fraud Alert 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 – 31 July 2025 Read More »
Supporting children, young people, families and schools (Monday 8th September: 12.30 – 1.15pm): We will hear from Sammy Ndluvu-Dawika on how schools can best support children and young people with asthma, and Tori Hadaway will guide us on using the new digital personalised asthma action plan. Book your place here: CYP Families
Asthma – Supporting children, young people, families and schools Read More »
