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Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Inclusion Stories – Week 4 It’s the 4th week of our inclusion in early years focus. This weeks case study demonstrates how Amble Links […]
Read MoreTheology and Religious Studies Teachers Conference – June 2025
Durham University are offering a free conference, open to anyone who teachers Religious Studies or Ethics in schools and colleges. This conference offers a chance to meet academics from the […]
Read MoreCycling UK Bike Week 2025 9-15 June
Cycling UK’s Bike Week takes place between the 9-15 June, let us know if you have anything planned here and if you want any further ideas to encourage cycling at your school please […]
Read MoreConsultation on Scheme for Financing Maintained Schools wef September 2025
Local authorities are required to publish schemes for financing schools, setting out the financial relationship between them and the schools they maintain. This is reviewed on an annual basis, in […]
Read MoreNorth East Ambition Primary Careers Conference – Friday 4 July
The North East Ambition Primary Team are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Summer Primary Careers Conference at Sunderland College, Bede Campus on Friday 4 July. The conference will bring together primary school careers […]
Read MoreLevel 3 Forest School qualification
Adventure Training North East are offering a 9 day level 3 Forest School course endorsed by the Forest School Association. See what previous candidates from Northumberland schools have said: “Wow! […]
Read MoreCreating Standing Out Early Years – With an Early Writing Focus – Shonette Bason
We are thrilled to welcome Shonette Bason, the nationally renowned Early Years expert (widely known as the “Dough Disco Lady”), who will be leading an engaging and thought-provoking evening at Sele […]
Read MoreeSchools Website: DfE Tracker Introductory Session
Thursday 26th June, 3.45pm, online. Those of you who already have, or are considering moving to an eSchools website may be interested in joining this introductory session to help you get […]
Read MoreHealth Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme
Health 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 […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Northumberland Family Services Directory https://northumberlandeducation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Family-Services-Directory-guidance-Pdf-2.pdf Many providers hold a Carescheme on the above directory setting out their childcare offer. Thank you to all who […]
Read MoreLOVE Northumberland Awards
Time is running out to get your entries in to the LOVE Northumberland Awards, and you could win up to £250 to spend on your school project. LOVE Northumberland is […]
Read MoreFree Tree Packs for Northumberland Schools and Communities – Apply Now
We’re pleased to offer free tree packs to schools and community groups across Northumberland, to support tree equity and bring people together through nature. Why apply? How to apply: If this opportunity […]
Read MoreFree Canva Learning Event at The Baltic, September 23rd
At Canva Learning Labs, discover how Canva Education can help teachers and students create, collaborate and bring learning to life, via a series of workshops. This event is free to attend […]
Read MoreOnline Safety and ICT Curriculum Training Dates for 2025-2026
Booking is now open for Online Safety and ICT and Computing Curriculum training. Please follow THIS LINK for dates and full details. Contact Jennifer.harris@northumberland.gov.uk or Jordan.graham@northumberland.gov.uk to reserve your places.
Read MoreHAF – Holiday Activities Platform
Support Needed: Help Us Distribute Summer HAF Vouchers We need your support to help distribute Summer HAF vouchers to families eligible for benefit-related free school meals through the HolidayActivities platform. […]
Read MoreFULLY FUNDED places on The Difference Inclusive Leadership Course are NOW OPEN.
If you would like to place a leader on the Inclusive Leadership Course – complete THIS short application form by Friday 12th July. The usual cost for schools is £2650 per leader – we […]
Read MoreGuides from Children North East
Children North East have created guides for schools to help them support pupils and families who are experiencing poverty or facing financial hardship. Download the guides here.
Read MorePlaces available on training courses taking place week beginning 2nd June 2025
Please note that due to staff annual leave the sign-up for these courses closes earlier than normal on Friday 23rd May 2025 at 12.00 noon. Alcohol Awareness, Making Every Contact Count This training […]
Read MoreNational Child Measurement Programme
National Child Measurement Programme – 3 year individual school data for Reception & Year 6 (letter and further details attached) Reminder that your school’s average results from the past three years along with a summary […]
Read MoreBlocked emails
We have been made aware that some schools have not been receiving emails from the Data Unit. Please check that your system is not blocking any emails from: dataunit@northumberland365.onmicrosoft.com. Schools […]
Read MorePhonics check timetables
FAO First and Primary school headteachers In order to plan our monitoring visits during the phonics screening week, we kindly request all schools send their timetables to assessment@northumberland.gov.uk , by Friday 23rd May. Please […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team REMINDER – SUM 2024-25 Headcount (PVI Providers) The deadline for submitting your summer term headcount return is this Friday (16th May)! If you require […]
Read MoreHive Meeting 19.05.25
Please see information attached regarding our upcoming Hive Meeting. Hive Meetings are network meetings for all Northumberland Senior Mental Health Leads. Hive Meeting 19.05.25 3:30-4:30 Embedding Wellbeing in Policy We […]
Read MoreH&S Training – Management of School Buildings for School Leaders
(This course is mandatory for Headteachers in Community/VC schools and the PRU) Specifically designed for Headteachers and other staff who support them to manage school premises. This concise 45 minute […]
Read MoreNOTIONAL SEN FUNDING AND 2025/26 PAYMENTS
While it is not a mandatory requirement for local authorities, Northumberland uses the notional SEN figure as a threshold at which point those inclusive mainstream schools with the highest proportion […]
Read MoreEYFS Profile Moderation Sessions Next Week
This session is open to all schools in a Northumberland School Alliance. Thank you to those of you who have signed up to attend your Alliance moderation session. The focus […]
Read MoreReminder: Driving at Work Questionnaire (Community/VC schools and PRU only)
Thanks to those schools which have completed the questionnaire. If you haven’t yet submitted your response, could Headteachers please arrange for this to be completed by the deadline of Friday 16 […]
Read MorePlaces available on Youth Mental Health Awareness training on Tuesday 3rd June 2025
There are still places available on the following course taking place on Tuesday 3rd June 2025, 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm, should you or anyone you know be interested in […]
Read MoreYou’re Invited: Turning the Pages Together – Free Reading Conference!
We are thrilled to invite you to our FREE ‘Turning the Pages Together’ reading conference, taking place on Friday 16th May! Join us for an inspiring day all about reading, with a fantastic line-up […]
Read MoreCommando Joes Open Day – open to all schools (27 June)
New Delaval Primary School are hosting an open event for schools to see Commando Joes in action and hear about the impact from the children:
Read MoreUpdated statutory guidance on careers guidance
The DfE has updated its statutory careers guidance. It includes slight changes to the Gatsby Benchmarks, which will come into force from September 2025. It also recommends that all schools and colleges […]
Read MorePicture News Special – A new pope
Picture News have produced assembly materials regarding the election of a new pope. You can find it here.
Read MoreLOVE Northumberland Awards 2025
Community groups, schools and individuals can enter their environmental projects and initiatives for this annual celebration of activities which help to keep the county clean and green. Entries are invited […]
Read MoreRoyal Institution’s Science in Schools Annual Grant Scheme Opens for UK Applications
Find out more about R.I. Science in Schools HERE. Fully funded school visits worth £800 are offered for students, teachers, and families to experience a Royal Institution Science in Schools day. […]
Read MorePlaces available on Supporting Parents and Carers training on Thursday 15th May 2025
There are still places available on the following course taking place on Thursday 15th May 2025, 10.00 am to 12.30 pm, should you or anyone you know be interested in […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Summer Term Training Directory Please find attached Northumberland’s Early Years training directory overview for the summer term. To book onto any of the outlined […]
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week – 12 to 18 May 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 12 to 18 May 2025, and this year’s theme is ‘Community’. Education Support believe wellbeing should be at the heart of every school […]
Read MoreNorthumberland SACRE Summer RE Network
Date: Tuesday 24/06/2025Time: 15:45 – 17:00Location: Virtual (Zoom)Appropriate for: RE LeadsSpeaker(s): Caz Weir If you would like to attend the summer term RE network please register here.
Read MoreDfE Updates
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published on 6 May. The content is available here.
Read MoreNorthumberland All Age Autism Strategy (Draft Version) – Have Your Say
Last chance to have your say! Survey closes today (6th May 2025). Northumberland County Council and the NHS in Northumberland want to hear people’s views on our ideas for a strategy […]
Read MorePrudhoe Family Hub What’s on Guide May 2025
Please find attached the Prudhoe Family Hub What’s on Guide May 2025for your reference. If you are unable to open this attachment, you can access the document on the West Northumberland Family […]
Read MoreSheila Coates Foundation’s Rapid Impact Fund Opens for Applications
The Sheila Coates Foundation offers around 100 fixed grants of £5,000 each to mainstream secondary schools and colleges across England to support initiatives and activities that have been co-produced with […]
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