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Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Funding Discussions – Headcount As the headcount forms are now available, if you have any questions, or require some support completing the form, please book […]
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 MoreSummer Term 2026 Milk Template
Please see attached milk return for Summer 2026 First and Primary Schools Special Schools
Read MoreCyber Security Alert: Phishing Emails Targeting Local Schools
We have been made aware that several local schools are currently being targeted by phishing emails. These messages often appear to come from a colleague and may use subject lines […]
Read MoreURGENT : Caretaker training dates
Facilities Management will be running several training sessions throughout 2026 – please see attached for more details.
Read MoreKooth: What’s next for young people?
The summer time is always a whirlwind, especially for young people who are moving on. To help you navigate these transitions, we’ve put together a free transitions toolkit. These resources are designed […]
Read MorePicture News – Sir David Attenborough at 100!
Ahead of Sir David Attenborough’s big 100th birthday next week, Picture News have put together a special teaching pack. As it’s a big one (and definitely worth celebrating!) this pack will […]
Read MoreFire safety management in schools
Effective estate management is a fundamental duty to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and protection of pupils, staff, and visitors. Fire safety must be treated as a core component of statutory […]
Read MoreSEND Reform Consultation – Developing Experts at Hand in Northumberland
All local authorities have been asked to set out their plans for how they could deliver the ‘experts at hand’ model set out in the white paper. The DfE focus […]
Read MoreProduct Recall – Asbestos Contamination in Children’s Toys
A health and safety bulletin has been produced by the Corporate Health and Team in relation to product recalls for several sand-containing toys and craft kits.
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Summer Headcount Return PVIS ONLY The pre-populated forms are now available in the SUM 2025-26 file in your school360 accounts. We have pre-populated the file […]
Read MoreSign up for Walk to School Week 18-22 May
W2SW will soon be here, if your school would like to take part and request resources let us know by completing this form. This year’s challenge will see pupils set off on […]
Read MoreEvaluation of School Fruit &Veg Scheme
Be Part of a National Study – Limited Places! Invitation to Partner in a National Study on Children’s Health and Nutrition We are delighted to invite you to take part in […]
Read MoreMonitoring visits during SATs week
FAO Primary and Middle school headteachers SATs timetables – YEAR 6 In order to plan our monitoring visits during SATs week, we kindly ask all schools to send their timetables to assessment@northumberland.gov.uk, by […]
Read MoreCoram Family Lives – workshops for families
Coram Family Lives, a charity providing support to families, are offering two free workshops focussing on the teen years in May & June. If you feel it is appropriate please […]
Read MorePlaces available on training courses in May 2026
There are still places available on the following training courses taking place in May 2026, should you wish to attend. Please feel free to forward this email to any of your […]
Read MoreSchool-based Nursery Programme Phase 3
FAO Primary Phase Schools Head Teachers Phase 3 Technical webinar 12th May To support those schools interested in submitting a SBN Phase 3 Capital Application with project planning, the DfE is hosting a […]
Read MoreDeaf Awareness Week
Did you know that the 4th – 10th May is Deaf Awareness Week? The National Deaf Children’s Society have a range of activities that can be carried out in schools to raise […]
Read MoreSenior Leader Briefings – summer term
Senior Leader briefings are planned for the summer term. A chance to meet colleagues and hear from the School Improvement Team as well as other local authority staff and invited […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Training Offer- Summer 2026 Please find attached our summer training offer for April-July 2026 and flyer. All courses are available to book via the School […]
Read MoreREMINDER: NHSBSA Y12 Work Experience, July 2026
An exciting opportunity for your Year 12 students this summer. Applications are now open until Friday 15 May 2026. The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is hosting Work Experience Week from Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July […]
Read MoreLove Northumberland 2026 Schools Sustainable Travel Award
Nominations for the annual Love Northumberland Awards are now open and once again Schools Go Smarter have their own category. If your school has an amazing project which encourages more […]
Read MoreYear 2 & Year 6 Writing Standardisation – bookings now open
All schools with pupils in Year 2 and Year 6 are invited to attend upcoming writing standardisation sessions, taking place across three venues in the county. These sessions provide an opportunity for […]
Read MoreSEND Reform Consultation – Developing Experts at Hand in Northumberland
All local authorities have been asked to set out their plans for how they could deliver the ‘experts at hand’ model set out in the white paper. The DfE focus […]
Read MoreUnlocking the Power of Peer Tutoring in Maths
Unlocking the Power of Peer Tutoring in Maths presented by What Worked Education A one-hour session available online for Northumberland Schools. Please see the attached flyer for further details.
Read More🎨🎵🎤 Creatively Healthy Schools Conference 2026🎨🎵🎤
Final Spaces Remaining! Sign up by 24.04.26 Fully funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority 29 April 2026 – 9:00 to 16:00 Holiday Inn, Seaton Burn 👉 Book your place: […]
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 MoreEYFS Profile Moderation
The Early Years Team will be running EYFS Profile Moderation events across the county this May. If you haven’t already done so, please sign up to attend your local session by […]
Read MoreDeferral requests for children due to start Reception
Occasionally, first/primary schools are asked by parents if they can defer entry of their child into Reception to the following year. Deferral relates to children who are ‘summer born’ (between […]
Read MoreOfsted Inspection Workshops – Early Years Focused
The Early Years Team is running a one-off workshop for schools to help them assess themselves against the Early Years Evaluation Area of the Ofsted Inspection Toolkit. To sign up, […]
Read MoreTogetherness newsletter
We are excited to share with you the next edition of our Togetherness School Parent Wellbeing Newsletter. We welcome your support to share in your area. The email includes a […]
Read MoreHadrian’s Wall: Coast-to-Coast Cycle Ride – School Design Contest
Please see attached flyer with more information.
Read MoreMobile fume cupboard – free to a good home
Kyloe House School have a mobile fume cupboard that is surplus to requirements. The seals would need replacing to comply with safety standards (estimated at £400). If you would like […]
Read MoreChild Safety Week – Child Accident Prevention Trust
Child Safety Week 2026 runs from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June. Organised by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), this year’s theme is ‘Making Prevention Possible’ building practical capacity […]
Read MoreHead of SEND – update
I am writing to inform you that unfortunately Jessica Conway (Head of SEND) will be leaving us on 10th June as she has gained a new post within another local authority. […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Fire & Rescue Service
NFRS offer a range of opportunites for pupils, from leadership courses, fire awareness courses, a boxing academy and weekly fire cadets. For further details, including flyers you can download to […]
Read MoreThe Big School Workout: Live with Joe Wicks for Mental Health Week
Thursday 14th May, 2.15-2.45pm (the afternoon post SATs) Join Joe Wicks live from a Picture News school as he leads a high-energy workout for children to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week. […]
Read MoreSCHOOL TERM DATES 2027/28
The school term dates for 2027/28 in Northumberland are now available from the following link School term and holiday dates | Northumberland County Council
Read MoreHadrian’s Wall: Coast-to-Coast Cycle Ride School Design Contest
QTS and Fortivum are coming together for a coast-to-coast charity ride along Hadrian’s Wall to support The Sir Bobby Robson Institute and The Great North Children’s Hospital. To make it […]
Read MorePaid Opportunity – Placements for PGCE Trainee Teachers
Paid Opportunity – Placements for PGCE Trainee Teachers If any school-colleagues are interested in offering placements for Newcastle University PGCE trainee teachers in the following subjects/phases, please get in touch: […]
Read MoreFREE EvaluateMySchool webinar: Strengthening your Inclusion Base with Natalie Packer
Join EMS for a practical and insightful webinar: Strengthening your Inclusion Base, led by leading SEND expert Natalie Packer. This free session will explore what truly effective Inclusion Base provision […]
Read MoreWANTED: Members of ASCL and NAHT to join the Northumberland SACRE
SACRE stands for Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education. Each local authority must have a SACRE made up of members of local church denominations, networks, religions, or worldviews, councillors and […]
Read MoreNHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) Work Experience Week July 2026
FAO School Careers Leeds and NCC Careers Team. Please see an NHS opportunity here.
Read MoreSign up for Walk to School Week 18-22 May
W2SW will soon be here, if your school would like to take part and request resources let us know by completing this form. This year’s challenge will see pupils set off on […]
Read MoreFunding e-Bulletin – 2 April 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 MoreSchool Based Nursery (Phase 3) Capital Grant Programme – EOI Information and Key Dates Email
Following on from the initial information shared via E-courier about the School Based Nursery Capital Grant Programme (SBN) – Phase 3 (2027 – 2030), an email has been sent to Headteachers […]
Read MoreSchools Go Smarter newsletter
Here is the latest edition of the Schools Go Smarter newsletter, please contact tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk for further information.
Read MorePupil premium allocations 2026 – 2027
The DfE have published allocations and conditions of grant for the 2026 to 2027 financial year. You can find the allocation for each school in the spreadsheet on this page.
Read MorePromoting Citizens Advice Northumberland via schools
Citizens Advice Northumberland provides free, confidential, and impartial advice to support individuals and families across our community. We aim to empower people with the knowledge and tools to navigate challenges […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Funding Information Reminder, you can find all updated funding information; including Parent declaration forms, Key dates & hourly rates here. Accident Prevention Shared on behalf of Northumberland Children […]
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