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Online 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 […]
Read MoreNotification of Area SEND Inspection, and request to distribute surveys
On behalf of Audrey Kingham, Executive Director of Children, Young People and Education We have been notified today (26 January) that Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission will undertake an […]
Read MoreBig Blue Eco Booster Project
Water Efficiency in Schools – Have you singed up to the Big Blue Eco Booster Project yet? The Energy Team massively support this scheme, if you haven’t already signed up […]
Read MoreAsbestos Awareness Training – 29 January, 9am to 12pm
Spaces are still available on the above accredited course which is delivered via Microsoft Teams. This course is a statutory training requirement, appropriate for Headteachers (as duty holder) and Site […]
Read MoreOnline Safety, AI and Cyber Awareness Training
A reminder of remaining training dates for schools in ICT SLA3: Online Safety Annual Update: Wed 22nd April 3.30pm (new date) & Thur 4th June 3.45pm Online Safety at Home (for parents): […]
Read MoreCreatively Healthy Schools Conference 2026
A day designed to celebrate the incredible creative work already happening in your schools, spark fresh ideas, and provide practical inspiration to take straight back into your practice. It’s all […]
Read MoreGambling related harms school sessions (age 10+) and training for staff
Empowering Youth (NECA) Our Gambling Harm Prevention and Education team deliver training and awareness sessions to young people from 10-25 years old, professionals, parents and carers; raising awareness around gambling […]
Read MoreNorthumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust – National Apprenticeship Week Events
Please see details of our events planned for National Apprenticeship Week 2026 to promote apprenticeship opportunities at Northumbria healthcare NHS foundation trust and attached flyer. In previous years, we have delivered one main […]
Read MoreWhat Works in SEND workforce survey
The What Works in SEND research team are conducting a survey, funded by the DfE. By completing the survey, you will help us to get a clearer picture of how mainstream state schools are organising their workforce to […]
Read MoreMobile phones in school – policy updated
19 January – the DfE have strengthened the (non-statutory) guidance on mobile phone use at school . Bridget Phillipson has said, “all schools should be phone-free environments for the entire […]
Read MoreArts and culture work experience
Northumberland Cultural Education Partnership is carrying out a mapping exercise of schools and cultural organisation to make it easier for pupils to find meaningful work experience placements in the Arts […]
Read MoreSmartphone Free Childhood
Smartphone Free Childhood, “is a movement of families standing together to delay smartphones and social media – turning isolation into collective strength. It’s not anti-tech but pro-childhood, giving children back […]
Read MoreSummer ELSA course
We are pleased to share the dates for our Summer term ELSA course. Please see the attached flyer for booking information. We are able to deliver courses commissioned by settings, […]
Read MoreLive assemblies from Picture News – FREE
Children’s Mental Health Week – Live AssemblyWednesday 11th February, 9.15-9.45amJoin Picture News and special guest, children’s author and mental wellbeing advocate, Katie Hopper for a live assembly during Children’s Mental Health […]
Read MoreNational Apprenticeship Week NWG Apprenticeship Insights Webinar
We are inviting students, teachers, parents, advisors and clients to join our NWG Apprenticeship Insights Webinar this National Apprenticeship Week – see flyer This will be an inspiring look into careers at […]
Read MoreHealthy Relationships: Free Training course
The government’s new VAWG and RSHE strategies both emphasise that teaching about safe and respectful relationships is most effective when it is echoed in the home environment. As teachers we […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Upcoming Deadline – Setting level data (PVIs ONLY) You must complete the questions module in your Wizard account by Friday 23rd January to ensure you can be funded in spring term […]
Read MoreSpring Term 2026 Milk Template
Please see attached milk return for Spring 2026 First and Primary Schools Special Schools
Read MoreYear 2 / Year 6 moderation of writing
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 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 MoreNews alert: Learning Through Landscapes Accepting Applications for Local School Nature Grants
Learning Through Landscapes is offering outdoor learning training sessions and nature equipment for nurseries, schools, and other early learning providers across England, Scotland, and Wales to promote outdoor learning for children. The Local School Nature Grants Scheme will provide […]
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 MoreShort Breaks for Service Children with Additional Needs & Disabilities
Applications for SSAFA (Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmen’s Families Association) short breaks 2026 are now OPEN! What Are SSAFA Short Breaks? SSAFA Short Breaks are free, residential activity breaks for families […]
Read MoreSTEM Clubs Technicians
STEM Clubs Technicians is a free programme for UK secondary schools, sixth forms and FE colleges that combines careers education with engaging, practical STEM activities. The programme showcases six technicians’ careers across different […]
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