Page summary - What school leaders, teachers and school staff need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Change made - Added ‘Responsibility for autumn exams’. This includes information about the DfE exams support service about paying for exam fees, booking alternative sites and booking exam invigilation.
Sep
22
Sep
22
Page summary - Guidance for schools and further education (FE) providers on the initial supply of coronavirus (COVID-19) home testing kits for pupils, teachers and staff. Change made - Updated information on ordering test kits and clarification of wording for different age group test use.
Sep
22
Alongside our local authority public health colleagues, we have updated the support and guidance for schools and settings which is recorded in the attached flow chart. It explains what to do for symptomatic and confirmed Covid 19 cases and also includes support for responding to any other queries you may... read more →
Sep
22
QWELL is now live in Northumberland, and available to support staff in schools with emotional health and wellbeing. To learn more about QWELL and the support it provides you can attend one of our ‘Introduction to QWELL’ sessions which are being held on the following dates: Tuesday 22nd September, 4:00pm -... read more →
Sep
22
The Primary School Improvement Team is delighted to announce a unique training opportunity with Caroline Bilton. Caroline is the Deputy Headteacher at Cragside C of E Primary School in Cramlington. Currently, she is on secondment with the Education Endowment Foundation and is the co-author of the updated EEF 'Improving Literacy at KS1' guidance report. She... read more →
Sep
22
Please note that the format for recording a racist incident has changed slightly this academic year. The new link can be found here. Please also bookmark the Safe from Discrimination section of the Northumberland Education web site. The link is also available there.
Sep
22
Please note that should you need to make the decision to close your school as a result of COVID-19 infection, you should inform the County Council in the same way as for any school closure i.e. send an email to school.closures@northumberland.gov.uk at the earliest opportunity after the decision to close has been made,... read more →
Sep
22
As you know, the magazine is unable to be printed right now, but hopefully it will be back to print next issue. As we start the new autumn term, please can you share this link to the digital summer holiday magazine to share with families The magazine provides endless ideas to help... read more →
Sep
22
Please find attached a poster for waiting areas and team rooms.
Sep
22
In light of the Covid environment it is envisaged that this terms School Improvement Partner visit will be completed virtually. The aims for the visit are that they will support head teachers, inform governors and champion the children. On site visits are possible however they should only be undertaken where... read more →