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Research 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 […]
Read MoreNAFN Alert
Please find attached National fraud alert for your information.
Read MoreSchool Governor Training: Complaints Policy & Serial/Persistent Complainant Guidance
Vicki Evans, School Governance and Data Protection Manager, will be delivering online training for School Governors on our recently updated School Complaints Policy and the revised Serial and Persistent Complainant […]
Read MoreThe Big Walk and Wheel 16-27 March 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 MoreApprenticeship Connect Event – Saturday 7 February
Northumberland Skills are delighted to invite you to Apprenticeship Connect on Saturday 7th February from 10am-1pm, a major event hosted by Northumberland County Council at County Hall in Morpeth to […]
Read MoreSafer Internet Day 2026 – Tuesday 10th February 2026
Safer Internet Day is a global awareness day that encourages children, young people and adults to think carefully about how we use the online world and digital technology. It’s a […]
Read MoreTeacher wellbeing and retention
Education Support’s latest research shows that teacher wellbeing is at its lowest level since 2019. When wellbeing suffers, retention suffers too — with 1 in 4 education staff actively seeking […]
Read MoreFully-funded and supported Ministry of Eco Education Accreditation
MEE now offer fully-funded accreditation for Schools, Colleges or Nurseries to recognise efforts to embed sustainability across the curriculum. Applicants need to provide a small amount of evidence to illustrate the 6 […]
Read MorePeer Mentor – Train the Trainer
Developing sustainable peer mentoring in schools The Peer Mentor – Train the Trainer programme supports schools to develop, embed and sustain their own peer mentoring provision. The training equips staff with the […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Schools CARE
Trauma-informed and relational practice Northumberland Schools CARE offers both in-person and virtual training to support schools in developing trauma-informed, relational approaches. The training focuses on understanding the impact of trauma, strengthening […]
Read MoreFRIENDS Resilience Training
Building emotional resilience in children and young people The FRIENDS Resilience programme is an evidence-based, in-person training for school staff, equipping them to support children and young people to build emotional […]
Read MoreCreatively Healthy Schools Conference
A full day exploring creativity and wellbeing Northumberland schools are invited to attend the Creatively Healthy Schools Conference, a one-day, fully-funded event focused on how creative approaches can support wellbeing across […]
Read More2026/27 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 2026/27, please see the link http://sla.northumberland.gov.uk/default.aspx . Please take the time to review the information on the portal, as in some […]
Read MoreAn analysis of primary school Pupil Premium strategy statements
What Worked Education empower educators, local authorities, funders, grant recipients, and EdTech companies to make smarter, evidence-based decisions in education. They believe every educational investment should deliver measurable, impactful outcomes. […]
Read MoreFebruary 2026 – Online learning for emotional well being
Togetherness (originally known as Solihull) are delighted to share some FREE helpful resources for parents experiencing all the big emotions of growing children. Togetherness is the NHS emotional health digital […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Informing you about the proposals for Early Years funding rates in Northumberland for the financial year 26/27 Please see letter attached. Termly Census 26/27 […]
Read MoreGrantFinder – News alert: Universal Music UK Sound Foundation Offers School Grant Support
The Universal Music UK Sound Foundation provides financial assistance to improve access to music education for young people. Its work focuses on helping schools, students and teachers obtain the tools […]
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