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Help Shape the Future of Wheeled Action Sports in Northumberland!
We’re gathering feedback from young people on wheeled action sports like skateboarding, BMX, roller skating, and scooter riding to help improve local facilities and opportunities. Please encourage your students to […]
Read MoreAssessment and moderation training. Year 2 / Year 6
Louise Mallin (School Improvement Lead and Assessment & Moderation Manager) is running the following sessions: C E N T R A L Year 2 Writing Moderation 04/03/2025 9-10am West Hartford […]
Read MoreLow-cost CPD for Geography teachers, KS2 to KS5
From superhero films to supermarket loyalty cards, disaster response to designing sustainable communities: GIS quietly underpins modern life. Did you know that the ArcGIS for Schools programme means every school […]
Read MoreSchool Organisation Plan and SEND Capacity and Place Planning Strategy
The Northumberland School Organisation Plan 2021-2024 and SEND Capacity and Planning Strategy 2023-2027 have been updated with refreshed data for 2024 and replace previous versions. The School Organisation Plan provides […]
Read MoreDfE Updates
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (10 February). The content is available here.
Read MoreImportant: Asbestos Management in Schools
If you haven’t already done so, please remember to book a place on the Asbestos Awareness training course for yourself (headteacher as duty holder) and your Caretaker/Site Manager. Facilities Services […]
Read MoreNorth East RE Hubs Update – Spring 2025
The North East RE Hub produces a termly update detailing upcoming activities and training courses. The opportunities have been curated for you by staff at the RE Hubs project: www.re-hubs.uk: a […]
Read MoreKey Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 test trialling
The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is currently arranging trials of test materials to support the development of future national curriculum tests. It is a statutory requirement for schools to […]
Read MoreNetworking and information sharing with Personal Development and PSHE specialists
Northumberland has a network for Personal Development learning opportunities, resources and issues. We try to have an online meeting every half term (dates below) and to share and discuss resources, […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Working Families new starters Second Headcount is for 2 year olds with a EY2C code ONLY! All other funded children must have been in provision […]
Read MoreNorthumbria Healthcare Careers Showcase
Northumbria Healthcare Careers Showcase will be held on Thursday, 13 March 2025. This event will showcase a variety of career paths within the healthcare sector, allowing individuals to explore different roles and […]
Read MoreNorthumbria Healthcare Apprenticeship Open Evening
To kickstart NAW 2025, Northumbria Healthcare Trust have an apprenticeship open evening on Monday, 10th February at their state of art health and care academy. This event provides an opportunity to […]
Read MoreSpring Mode of Travel Data Collection
It’s that time of year again when we ask all schools to complete a Hands up Pupil Survey to see how pupils are travelling to school in Northumberland, your help […]
Read MoreDfE Period Products for schools and colleges 2024-25
Please remember that the DfE funded free period products for schools scheme is still active. The period product scheme provides free period products to girls and women in their place of […]
Read MoreRide Leader training /Introduction into coaching course
Schools Go Smarter Cycling Offer for Schools British Cycling – Level 1 Ride Leader Training and Introduction into Coaching Award Have you been wondering about taking part in a Ride […]
Read MoreInfection Prevention and Control, including Norovirus
Below is an update from Heather Lawson, Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: “There are several viruses circulating in the community at present and […]
Read MorePublic Health – alcohol strategy community survey
Northumberland County Council Public Health Team are developing an alcohol strategy to help address the harms caused by alcohol in our communities. They have developed a community survey to help […]
Read MoreEvaluate My School – FREE self evaluation tool
If you already have a log in and want some support see this guide on getting started or creating an action plan. There is also a video here that descibes […]
Read MorePlaces available on Health Improvement training week commencing 3rd February 2025
There are still places available on the following courses taking place next week, should you or anyone you know be interested in attending. Places on our courses must be booked […]
Read MoreCharacter Education Experience Day
Friday 7th February 9.30-11.45 at Morpeth First School (North East Regional Hub School of Character) We will cover the character journey of our school, and how character is taught, sought […]
Read MoreFree – Maypole
Ringway Primary School have a Maypole they no longer require – please contact the school for further details.
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Important – Final Payment Spring term⚠️ The last payment this term will be moved forward to 28th March to meet end of financial year deadlines. […]
Read More2025/26 Service to Schools SLA Portal
The Services to Schools SLA Portal is now open for Schools to use in relation to their Service Level Agreement requirements for 2025/26, please see this link. Please take the time to review the information on the portal, as in some cases services will have changed […]
Read MoreMental Health Course
The Association of Mental Health in Education Show returns to the North East on February 10th. See flyer here and expert speakers here Places are free for those who have […]
Read MoreCheque Fraud Alert
Please see attached National fraud alert
Read MoreChairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Spring Term 2025, Date and Booking Form
Dear Governors, Happy New Year! The date for our first ‘virtual’ Briefing of the new year is Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. As usual the briefing will be recorded […]
Read MoreReminder CLEAPSS 2025 Login Update
Please find attached a PDF document for you to circulate inviting you to sign up for individual logins. The PDF includes a URL which if followed will take the user 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 MoreEYFS Conference
St Michael’s English Hub are running a free Early Years Conference – Play and Talk on Friday 14th February at Ramside Hall Hotel. The spaces are limited so please book on […]
Read MoreDfE Updates
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (27 January). The content is available here.
Read MoreAdvice for schools re Storm Eowyn
This is a copy of the email sent to school admin email addresses this afternoon: The situation has been discussed at a routine Civil Contingencies meeting this afternoon. All council services […]
Read MoreClosure of Dukeshouse Wood
Dukeshouse Wood has closed with immediate effect. Schools that have visits booked and paid/partially paid should follow the advice below: Consult the Kingswood website to see if any of the […]
Read MoreCLEAPSS 2025 Login Update
Please find attached a PDF document for you to circulate inviting you to sign up for individual logins. The PDF includes a URL which if followed will take the user to […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team EY Business Forum – final Reminder Come along and find out about the forthcoming staffing cost increases that will impact settings and the proposed […]
Read MoreBritish Values and Protected Characteristics supporting Prevent in Primary Schools
Thursday 23rdJanuary, 4-4.45pm Join us for this 45 minute overview of how Picture News can support the Prevent Strategy in schools. We will explore why and how content from the […]
Read MoreBeach Schools training Blyth
Please see attached the Beach School Leader Training leaflet. Our next training course will be taking place at Blyth beach in June. Further details are on our website here.
Read MoreChairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Spring Term 2025, Date and Booking Form
Dear Governors, Happy New Year! The date for our first ‘virtual’ Briefing of the new year is Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. As usual the briefing will be recorded […]
Read MoreNational Portage Association Workshop
Northumberland Portage Service is delivering a National Portage Association Workshop at Blyth West Family Hub on 27th and 28th March. The workshop is suitable for all Early Years Practitioners. The Course […]
Read MoreArranging education for children with health and medical needs – draft policy feedback
Northumberland is reviewing and developing education provision for children with health and medical needs. Feedback is invited from schools, education providers and local authority staff on the draft policy for […]
Read MoreRegeneration Programmes Investment Team Funding e-Bulletin
Please find attached the regular monthly funding ebulletin from the Regeneration Investment Team covering the latest external funding opportunities. You may forward this to colleagues who you think may be interested in […]
Read MoreSafeguarding Confidence Review
Taken from the weekly email from Andrew Hall (Specialist Safeguarding Consultant): “Occasionally I receive emails asking about resources to prepare for Ofsted inspections. I have never created anything specific because […]
Read MoreSupport for RE teachers
A reminder that there are a range of resources available to support RE teachers across the county: Face to face support is also available from our RE Adviser – simply […]
Read MoreChallenge Partners’ free, cross-phase regional education conference
Challenge Partners warmly invite you to their free, cross-phase Regional Education Conference in the North East on 3rd April 2025 at Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham. The event aims to help schools […]
Read MoreHealth protection in children and young people settings, including education
the UK Health protection Agency have produced a practical guide for staff on managing cases of infectious diseases in children and young people settings, including education. Within the tools and […]
Read MoreAYLA Information Sessions
Are you looking to support your pupils to become active citizens within their communities? Do you want to develop the social skills, confidence and resilience of your pupils? Are you keen to find ways to develop SMSC, Character Education and […]
Read MoreDfE Updates
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (15 January). The content is available here.
Read MoreLeadership for Sustainability – School Leader CPD Programme
This new funded support programme for School Headteachers and Senior Leaders is supported by the North East Combined Authority and delivered across the north east region by Dr David Dixon […]
Read MoreSEND Knowledge Exchange Programme: Seeing & Meeting Need Earlier
The North East Association of Directors of Children’s Services are running three SEND Knowledge Exchange webinars on the theme of “seeing and meeting need earlier” taking place at the end […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team IMPORTANT ACTION REQUIRED Setting Level Data – to receive Spring 25 funding PVIs only For those of you who complete your headcount via school360, you […]
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