Michelle from the Communications Team has produced a number of animations, to help pupils understand social distancing, the importance of face coverings, and what self-isolation means. You can view and/or download the animations, as well as a range of posters here.
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The Education & Skills team, and partners, continue to offer CPD and training. You can see a list of the opportunities available between now and the end of term here. All of the opportunities for the year are available here in a brochure format, or here in a calendar format.
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As in previous years Northumberland County Council is consulting on its proposals for transition to the National Funding Formula and Schools Block Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) for the financial year commencing April 2021, following the agreement of the Schools Forum on Wednesday 18 November 2020. Full details of the consultation... read more →
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Dear Colleagues As the days continue to shorten, I am pleased to enclose some readingmaterial for those dark evenings in the form of the November summaries. As ever, you will find quite a range of materials here. On the COVID-19related front, we have Ofsted’s most recent briefing giving a chalkfaceview... read more →
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The Social Book Club was launched a fortnight ago and it's believe will play an important role in children’s mental health and education. The attached launch press release and Book Club flyer may provide useful additional information.
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Page summary - Resources to help schools plan and provide healthy food in schools. Change made - Added information on food supply chain changes.
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The latest revision of the model school risk assessment template is now available and can be accessed via this link. This incorporates amendments to the government guidance for schools fully reopening (updated 5 November). The main changes to the risk assessment relate to the arrangements for clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV)... read more →
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The Global Bridge annual careers and education pathways event was a huge success during the COVID period this year, with over 1200 registrations and attendees from 130+ schools across the UK. For a limited time we're hosting all of the resources from this year's event, at no cost and on-demand... read more →
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Dear Colleagues, Early Years Pupil Premium - Looked After Children If you are aware of any 3-4 year old nursery LAC children who are out county or adopted children, please contact Sophie Downing on 01670 623594 as they are eligible for EYPP. Key Dates Spring Term Please... read more →
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Page summary - The information that academies, including 16 to 19 colleges and any educational institution that has academy arrangements, should publish on their websites. Change made - Added new sections on ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19) catch-up premium’ and ‘Executive pay’. Updated sections on ‘Admission arrangements’, ‘Ofsted reports’, ‘Exam and assessment results’,... read more →
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Page summary - You must tell Ofsted if there is a confirmed case of COVID- 19 at your nursery, childminder business or other day care. You should also tell us if you have to close your setting as a result.