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Blocked emails

14th May 2025

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 […]

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Phonics check timetables 

13th May 2025

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 […]

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Early Years Update

13th May 2025

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 […]

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Hive Meeting 19.05.25

13th May 2025

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 […]

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H&S Training – Management of School Buildings for School Leaders

13th May 2025

(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 […]

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NOTIONAL SEN FUNDING AND 2025/26 PAYMENTS

13th May 2025

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 […]

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EYFS Profile Moderation Sessions Next Week

13th May 2025

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 […]

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Reminder: Driving at Work Questionnaire (Community/VC schools and PRU only)

13th May 2025

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 […]

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Places available on Youth Mental Health Awareness training on Tuesday 3rd June 2025

13th May 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 […]

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You’re Invited: Turning the Pages Together – Free Reading Conference!

12th May 2025

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 […]

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Commando Joes Open Day – open to all schools (27 June)

9th May 2025

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:

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Updated statutory guidance on careers guidance

9th May 2025

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 […]

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Picture News Special – A new pope

9th May 2025

Picture News have produced assembly materials regarding the election of a new pope. You can find it here.

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LOVE Northumberland Awards 2025 

7th May 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 […]

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Royal Institution’s Science in Schools Annual Grant Scheme Opens for UK Applications

7th May 2025

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. […]

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Places available on Supporting Parents and Carers training on Thursday 15th May 2025

7th 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 […]

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Early Years Update

7th May 2025

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 […]

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Mental Health Awareness Week – 12 to 18 May 2025

6th 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 […]

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Northumberland SACRE Summer RE Network

6th May 2025

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.

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DfE Updates

6th May 2025

The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published on 6 May. The content is available here.

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Northumberland All Age Autism Strategy (Draft Version) – Have Your Say

6th May 2025

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 […]

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Prudhoe Family Hub What’s on Guide May 2025

6th 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 […]

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Sheila Coates Foundation’s Rapid Impact Fund Opens for Applications

6th May 2025

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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