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Follow-up on Email Regarding ICO and Exemplar Education
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 […]
Read MoreLearning offer from Stephenson Steam Railway
The learning team at Stephenson Steam Railway are now taking bookings for onsite school visits from September 2025 onwards. If you are interested in booking a workshop, then you can […]
Read MoreNew Ofsted framework
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 […]
Read MoreInformation webinars for schools new to the AYLA
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 […]
Read MoreOfsted Webinar on Inclusive Education – Tues 16th Sept, 4pm
Oxford University Press invite you to an upcoming webinar on inclusive education. On Tuesday 16th September at 4pm, Adam Sproston, Senior HMI for SEND, Alternative Provision and Inclusion at Ofsted, will […]
Read MoreInvitation to Participate: Interschool Art Competition – Recycling Week 2025
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 […]
Read MoreThe School-based Nursery (SBN) Capital Grant for 2025 to 2026
This grant is available for eligible state-funded primary-phase schools and maintained nursery schools to apply for up to £150,000 of capital funding to create or expand a school-based nursery. This […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Northumberland Family Hub App As new families join your setting, we kindly ask you to share the link to the Family Hub app with […]
Read MoreIn-person Climate Event
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 […]
Read MoreRWI online meeting
RWI have arranged two short online meetings to discuss their offer to Northumberland alliance schools. Please use the link to sign up: 10th September – 15:30 https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/booktraining/free/MTQ5Mw/MjMyNDU0/GB/ 11th September – 10:00 https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/booktraining/free/MTQ5Mw/MjMyNDU1/GB/ […]
Read MoreFree online webinars: New Statutory RSE Guidance
Two online webinars are available this week (Secondary on Tuesday 9th and Primary on Weds 10th) 3.30 to 4.30 pm from Life Lessons. The session will explore: Please sign up via […]
Read MoreAtypical Points of Entry for information of Year 8 and Year 9 Parents
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 […]
Read MoreWalk to School Month
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 […]
Read MoreSupplier Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
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 […]
Read MoreSpLD training offer for Dyslexia Awareness Week
Please find attached information to enable school staff to sign up for free training in relation to dyslexia.
Read MoreFunding e-Bulletin – 5 September 2025
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 […]
Read MoreUK Schools Can Apply for Funding to Run CREST Awards from 9 September
Grants are available twice a year for UK schools in challenging circumstances to run CREST Awards with students (aged 3 to 19 years) who are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering […]
Read More2025 KS2 September Checking Exercise - Latest information
FAO Primary and Middle school headteachers As per information sent by the DfE to schools on 1 September, the 2025 KS2 September Checking Exercise will open on Monday 8 September 2025 […]
Read MoreLinking Leaders 25-26
The North-East Combined Authority is once again funding the very popular Linking Leaders programme for primary and first school headteachers and senior leaders. This is an excellent opportunity for schools […]
Read MoreInvitation for first/primary/middle schools to join North East Ambition’s Primary Careers Network
The North East Combined Authority supports first/primary/middle schools across our region to deliver meaningful and impactful careers-related learning. The aim is to broaden horizons, raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes, and help […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Cultural Education Partnership website is now live!
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 […]
Read MoreMELVA showcase – September
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 […]
Read MoreCall-out for Schools: Cultural Match Programme
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 […]
Read MoreEarly Years Funding: New look – Autumn Headcount 2025-26 (School360)
For those of you who submit your early years data via School360, we have prepopulated your autumn returns which are now available in the 2025-2026 > AUT 2025-26 file in […]
Read MorePaul Hamlyn Foundation’s Teacher Development Fund Opens for UK Applications
This annual funding programme offers grants for projects that focus on how arts-based approaches can build equity in schools so that pupils who experience systemic inequity can access and make […]
Read MoreNovo Theatre / Discover! Creative Careers Offer November 2025
Novo Theatre is delighted to be taking part in Discover! Creative Careers Month later this year. In November 2025 we will be taking part in Discover! Creative Careers Month for the third year. […]
Read MorePlaces available on Health Improvement training courses in September 2025
There are still places available on the following courses being delivered in September 2025. Places on our courses must be booked through the online platform Learning Together, and you can book […]
Read MoreAutumn Senior Leader Briefings
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 […]
Read MoreInsurance Supply Scheme 2025
Please see attached briefing letter about the scheme along with Support Staff Supply claim form and Teaching Staff Supply claim form.
Read MoreNational professional qualifications
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 […]
Read MoreKey Stage 2 checking exercise
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 […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Best Start in Life You will no doubt be aware of the publication of the government’s Best Start in Life Strategy which has set the ambition […]
Read MoreTraining events from the Be You Mental Health Support Team
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 […]
Read MoreDfE teacher bulletin
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.
Read MorePE and sport premium expenditure reporting return
From the DfE: “Thank you to the many schools who have already completed the primary PE and sport premium expenditure reporting return. We are aware of digital issues that a […]
Read MoreDBS/Safeguarding checks for officers from the Education & Skills Service and Children’s Social Workers attending schools
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.
Read MoreSchool Milk Return – Autumn 2025
Please see attached milk return for Autumn 2025 First and Primary Schools Special Schools
Read MoreFurniture available to Northumberland school
Dear Colleagues, We are relocating Astley High and Whytrig Middle Schools to their new build, week commencing 04 August 2025. We are therefore able to offer some legacy furniture to […]
Read MoreHealth Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme
Please find details of our training courses below together with the attached document which gives further details on all of our courses which are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless […]
Read MoreHMRC Social Mobility staff
HMRC Offer to attend careers event /Jobs Fairs at Secondary and High Schools. There is an Offer from Derek Kennedy from HMRC to attend Careers events across Northumberland to support […]
Read MoreAsthma – Supporting children, young people, families and schools
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 […]
Read MoreFunding e-Bulletin – 31 July 2025
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 […]
Read MoreNational Fraud Alert
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 […]
Read MoreStanding order fraud alert
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 […]
Read MoreIn-person climate event
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 […]
Read MoreAnne Frank Trust: funded programmes
The Anne Frank Trust deliver anti prejudice programmes to young people between Year 5 and Year 10. They use the life of Anne Frank and the Holocaust in order to […]
Read MoreRoots and Shoots at Alnwick Gardens
The Northumberland Roots and Shoots Schools Programme is now an established programme at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland. Led by The Alnwick Garden the programme aims to offer children in […]
Read MoreKeeping Children Safe in Education 2025 Published
KCSIE 2025 has been published today and comes into force immediately. There are no changes from the version distributed in July. There is a note that the DfE intend to publish the […]
Read MoreMake Mine Manga Exhibition
From the 1st September until the 12th October, Berwick and Hexham libraries will be hosting a free touring exhibition called, Make Mine Manga. Make Mine Manga is a free exhibition for anyone […]
Read MoreFree numeracy programme to boost parental/pupil engagement
National Numeracy, the UK’s only independent charity focused on improving everyday maths skills, is offering primary schools the opportunity to participate in the Schools & Families Programme. This fully funded […]
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