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Join our interactive online events and give your students an opportunity to ask questions of world-leading space engineers as well as taking part in fun engineering challenges. Our guest speakers from NASA, the European and the UK Space Agencies are working together to return humans to the moon. Suitable for key stages 2 …

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Dear Subscribers As November draws to a close, I am pleased to bring you the latest updates from the world of education. The December summaries are now underway and we are hoping that they will be with you well before the end of term! If, like us, you are currently …

Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 29 November 2023 Read More »

Please find attached the Northumberland Tobacco Control Partnership responses to the consultation which schools are welcome to cut/paste/adapt for use.  The link to the consultation is https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/en/65201ed1f3410a69990d3081 – we really need as many people as possible to respond in order to ensure this vital legislation will be passed. Why should I respond to …

Stopping the Start: our new plan to create a smokefree generation Read More »

Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) Dive into flexible eLearning that fits your schedule and join live, facilitated webinars with practitioners nationwide! The Early Years Professional Development Programme lets you learn at your own pace while connecting with a diverse community of professionals. Limited spaces available …

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How to use creative tools to explore “toxic” masculinity The session will take place on Tuesday 5th December at the Langdale Centre, from 4pm- 5.30pm and will cost £45, which includes a resource to take away. The description of the course is below and refers to ‘creative tools’ which are activities that can …

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RTC North in partnership with BT, are offering fully funded ‘Get Ready to Work’ Year 12 workshops, at the BT Contact Centre in Gosforth. Full address: EE & BT Contact Centre, Gosforth Park Way, Salters Lane, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle NE12 8ET. We are running 2 workshops in November and would love your Year …

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The current 2023/24 Service to Schools SLA portal will be unavailable to schools with effect from noon on Friday 1 December 2023 to allow for necessary updates ahead of the opening of the updated portal for 2024/25. This will go live to schools mid-January 2024. If you have any queries in relation …

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This consultation asks questions on proposed action the UK Government and devolved administrations will take to protect future generations from the harms of smoking, by creating the first smokefree generation. It also asks about proposals to crack down on youth vaping and ensure the law is enforced. The proposed actions …

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Northumberland’s Schools Forum met on 22 November 2023 to consider the information in relation to the current SEN position and also in relation to School Funding for 2024/25.  It supported  a transfer of up to 0.5% from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block in light of the significant …

2024/25 SEN and School Funding Consultation and National Funding Formula Update Read More »

25th November marked the beginning of the annual 16 days of action and activism to eliminate violence against women and girls. Bold Voices have created 16 cards with 16 messages about gender equality to discuss with young people during the 16 Days. They will appear daily on the web site (sign up to …

16 Days of Action and Activism end violence against women and girls: Online resources for schools Read More »

 ACT for Youth is a product (complete with lesson plans to aid delivery) aimed at 11–16-year-olds to teach them the Run, Hide, Tell advice in an age-appropriate way. The Government is committed to ensuring that children, young people, and adult learners are safe from terrorism. This is why the Department …

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Dear Subscribers I am glad to report that the November summaries have now been published and I hope you find something of interest! Thank you to those of you who showed an interest in our stand at the UCET conference last week and to those who attended my presentation. As …

Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 23 November 2023 Read More »

November Club is a theatre company based in Morpeth working across Northumberland in non-theatre spaces, funded by Northumberland County Council & Arts Council England. Please see our website here for current work. We are creating new, immersive theatre for indoor & outdoor locations over the next 2 years in which Northumberland communities will …

November Club – seeking advice and guidance from schools Read More »

Protecting Our Planet Day (POP) is the inspiring live-streamed event for schools brought to you by the UK Space Education Office (ESERO-UK) at STEM Learning, and in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency.  POP23 takes place on Thursday 30 November, from 9am to 4.30pm. You and your classroom can …

Join us for Protecting Our Planet Day (POP23) Read More »

Aspiring Professionals Programme (APP) The APP supports high achieving Year 12/S5/Lower Sixth students from low income backgrounds across the UK to access top universities and careers. We offer support through our four pillars: 1.     Mentoring by a professional 2.     Tailored skills sessions and career workshops 3.     University application support and guidance 4.     Internships with top employers How students …

Social Mobility Foundation – Free Programmes for Year 12 Students Read More »