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Schools Library Service Spring Term Newsletter
Please see attached Spring Term Newsletter.
Read MoreFor families: March webinars on supporting children with exam stress
Dear All I’m delighted to let you know we are offering two webinar dates for parents, carers and family members who are supporting children through exams this year. Please find more details […]
Read MoreCoachBright Primary and Secondary School Peer to Peer Programmes
‘’ Working with CoachBright to deliver the Peer to Peer Coaching programme has been a fantastic experience for the students at Duke’s. Our Year 10 coaches built genuinely positive relationships […]
Read MoreFree Webinar – Problem Solving in Mathematics
Newcastle Research School have an exciting free webinar on Wednesday 25th March, 4-4.45pm. We have Lindsey Fagan (Great North Maths Hub lead) joining us to discuss how we can refine […]
Read MoreProposal to Cease Cash Collection and Courier Service – Request for Feedback
Please see attached letter for more information. Please note the date for feedback completion is now 31 March 2026.
Read MoreFunded Young Enterprise project for secondary schools
Young Enterprise are offering 2 schools across Northumberland and Tyne & Wear fully funded places on the programme below. The project will span 3 academic years, starting this year. Below is a […]
Read MoreRingway Primary School – kitchen equipment
Ringway Primary School is part of the DfE School Rebuild Programme (SRP) and because of this, there are kitchen items available for redistribution to Northumberland Schools. Please see attached for […]
Read MoreFree to attend Specialised EYFS Conference
EYFS Conference 2026: Wired to Learn Discover the neuroscience behind early childhood at the 2026 EYFS Conference: Wired to Learn, a specialised professional development event for Early Career Teachers, new EYFS […]
Read MoreProcurement Act 2023: requirements for maintained schools
The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) came into force on 24th February 2025, introducing a major overhaul of public procurement procedures for Contracting Authorities, including Local Authority Maintained Schools. This […]
Read MoreHelping Children & Young People complete our Libraries Consultation
Northumberland Libraries are thinking of making some changes. They want thoughts from children, young people and adults on the changes being proposed. In February, libraries launched a public consultation so […]
Read MoreSchools’ Health and Safety Newsletter – Spring Term 2026
The 8th edition of the Schools’ Health and Safety newsletter is now available. This is produced by the NCC Corporate Health and Safety Team and available to those schools signed up to […]
Read MoreHelping education staff sleep better – new webinar
The Education Support 2025 Teacher Wellbeing Index shows insomnia or difficulty sleeping is the most reported symptom of poor mental health, with 51% of education staff saying it’s their main […]
Read MoreModeration of Writing for Year 2 & Year 6 – Book your place
Join us for the chance to moderate with other teachers outside of your school, and look at the potential your pupils have to be a certain standard at the end […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Early Years Sustainability and Climate Change Audit Many settings may already have a range of tools and resources in place to support sustainability and address climate […]
Read MoreAllocation and Waiting List information for September 2026 including Appeals
Dear School, Your final allocation list for pupils starting in September is now available. The School Admissions Team has shared these documents, and they can be accessed within your school […]
Read MoreNew Mortal Fools show
Mortal Fools is based in Ashington, Northumberland and is a multi-award-winning theatre, drama and creative learning charity using drama and co-creation as a practice to support children and young people […]
Read MoreResearch project on support for pupils with an eating disorder (secondary)
Researchers from Loughborough University and the University of Edinburgh are investigating how secondary schools support pupils with an eating disorder. They are inviting secondary school staff to take part in […]
Read MoreOpportunity for primary schools to take part in EEF-funded research
UCL Institute of Education (IOE) and Chartered College of Teaching (CCT) are leading an evaluation of the impact of offsite Planning Preparation and Assessment (PPA) on teacher retention. We are specifically […]
Read MoreSchool Budget Share (Dedicated Schools Grant) 2026/27 : Maintained Mainstream Schools
Following consultation with Schools Forum, please find attached a document containing the 2026/27 Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget shares for the year from April 2026 to March 2027. The document […]
Read MoreUKHSA and MHRA advice to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes (DfE)
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have advised the public not to use four non‑sterile, alcohol‑free wipes due to infection risk associated with […]
Read MoreImportant safety warning: product recall notice of Hobbycraft sand-based products (DfE)
For action CLEAPSS, the advisory service supporting safe, high quality practical work in science and design and technology, have issued an alert following the discovery of asbestos contamination in three […]
Read MoreHealth Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme
Please find details of our current training courses below together with the attached catalogue which gives further details on all of our courses which are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless […]
Read MoreYear End Guidance for Schools
I’ve highlighted some key dates below for your attention: 13 March 2026 Deadline for the submission of all creditor invoices (pre coded) and credit notes to be paid before 31 […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team New Parent Declaration Form Please find attached the new parent declaration form. This is in a new format and must be used for new […]
Read MoreThe Big Walk and Wheel 16-27 March 2026 register now
Has your school signed up to the Big Walk and Wheel yet? The interschool walking and wheeling competition from Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans) runs between the 16-27 March 2026. […]
Read MoreSpring Mode of Travel Data Collection 2026
It’s that time of year again when we ask all schools to complete a Mode of Travel survey to see how pupils are travelling to school in Northumberland, your help […]
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 MoreSTEER Tracking to Support 16+ Transition, Attendance and Retention
STEER Education are looking for sixth form colleges and secondary schools with sixth forms to take part in a pilot evaluation of STEER Education’s STEER Tracking to support 16+ Transition, […]
Read MoreGladiators – Picture News Assembly Resource
A thoughtful assembly and discussion pack using the popularity of Gladiators to help children explore what makes a good role model, including strength, kindness, resilience and how people behave both […]
Read MoreElephant in the Room – Sexual Health Campaign
The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), working in partnership with 13 local authorities, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Office for Health Improvement and […]
Read MoreDfE publishes additional mobile phone guidance for schools
The Department for Education has published updated supporting materials linked to its January 2026 mobile phones in schools guidance. The non-statutory guidance comes into effect from 1 April 2026, with […]
Read MoreFunding e-Bulletin – 17 February 2026
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 MoreDfE Update – Latest News for Local Authorities
Welcome to this week’s edition here of DfE Update, your weekly newsletter containing the latest information and actions about funding, assurance and resource management from the Department for Education (DfE).
Read MoreSafer In Education – Spring 1
Please find below a link to our Spring 1 edition of the Safer in Education newsletter.
Read MoreSupport Directory for Schools
Please see the attached Handbook of Support to Schools from Children, Young People and Education 2025/26.
Read MoreImportant: Non-Sterile Alcohol Free Wipes
Please see the article below from UKHSA and MHRA around the use of non-sterile alcohol free wipes, following 59 reported cases of Burkholderia stabilis (a type of bacterial infection): Public […]
Read MoreKeeping Children Safe in Education 2026 – consultation version now published
The DfE has published a consultation for the revisions to Keeping Children Safe in Education for September 2026. https://safeguarding.info/kcsie2026draft This is a major update to KCSIE and the list of changes runs to […]
Read MoreReduce the impact of smartphones in schools webinar – 12 February
Dear Head Teacher, I’m Clare, the co-founder of Generation Focus – a non-profit organisation that supports head teachers to reduce the impact of smartphones in their schools. Following the government’s […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Early Years Rates 26/27 Following the recent consultation, please find attached the published rates for 26/27. Practitioner Survey – Please share your views We would like […]
Read MoreNational Deaf Children’s Society News
You may have heard that Peppa’s brother George is going to be getting a hearing aid. The storyline follows George and his family as they navigate appointments, hearing tests and […]
Read MoreOnline Safety: Have Your Say About Staff Training
We are committed to making online safety training as impactful and accessible as possible for schools. Up until now, we’ve loved meeting you in our live online sessions. However, we know […]
Read MoreGrant for schools to purchase musical equipment
Please see link below for information on grants of up to for £1,000 schools to purchase musical equipment. UMUKSF SCHOOL FUNDING – UMUK Sound Foundation
Read MoreGreen Energy Careers Roadshow – Friday 6 March (am)
North East Ambition are pleased to invite your KS4 and KS5/post‑16 students to take part in our latest Green Energy Careers Roadshow – an engaging, fast‑paced event showcasing the wide range of […]
Read MoreMusic Workshop Day
Northumberland Music would be grateful if you would send the text below to parents at an appropriate time: “Following the success of our Music Workshop Day last year, we are […]
Read MoreYEAR END PROCEDURE – maintained schools (expenditure/income)
Expenditure Your March return needs to balance to the statement closing balance of the 31st of March. This value can only be obtained on the 1st of April. Balance viewed […]
Read MoreExpress Yourself: North East Festival of Languages
The Express Yourself: North East Festival of Languages returns from 6 January to 31 March 2026 with our biggest and best programme yet! Registrations are open now, so do explore this year’s Festival […]
Read MoreGathering views from Northumberland RE teachers
Members of the Northumberland Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) are keen to support teachers in their work and to promote interesting and relevant RE/religion and worldviews education (R&W) […]
Read MorePapyrus young suicide prevention: Printed resource pack
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide can supply printed resources to secondary, high and special schools. The free literature packs contain 5 of each poster, 5 of each booklet and 30 […]
Read MoreCharacter Education
Morpeth First School are holding a Character Education experience day on Wednesday 11th March from 09.30-12.00. Please see the attached flyer for more information and details on how to book […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Updated Key Dates Summer Please find attached an updated version of the Key Dates for Summer term. If you have saved these anywhere, please ensure you […]
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