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An 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 […]
Read MoreFree taster events and open events for school leavers
Northumberland Skills are running a series of free taster events and open events for school leavers at our campuses in Blyth, Alnwick and Seghill over the coming months. Events include […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Spring 2025-26 Headcount (PVI’s ONLY) The pre-populated headcount forms are now available in your SPR 2025-26 file. To locate your file, go to Drive > […]
Read MoreDrug Awareness Materials – ketamine, THC vapes, and synthetic opioids
Please see link for drug awareness resources, published by DHSC, and available to download. Includes resources that can be used in educational settings. Drug Awareness Campaign | Campaigns | Campaign […]
Read MoreRegeneration Funding e-Bulletin – 12 January 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 MoreSEND reform national conversation
The Schools White Paper will be published in 2026 and will set out the DfE’s proposed reforms to the SEND system. The DfE want to have an open conversation on […]
Read MoreFinal applications for the Roots and Shoots programme
The Northumberland Roots and Shoots Schools Programme is now an established programme at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland. Led by The Alnwick Garden the programme aims to offer children in […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Spring 2025-26 Headcount (PVIs Only) The pre-populated headcount forms are now available in your SPR 2025-26 file. Please complete by Friday 16th January. To locate your […]
Read MoreSupporting parents of SEND pupils: growing up, relationships and sex
Speakeasy Parents course Speakeasy works with parents and carer-givers of children and young people with additional learning needs, learning disabilities or neurodivergence, helping them feel confident in talking to their children about […]
Read MoreChairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Spring Term 2026, Date and Booking Form
Dear Governors, Happy New Year! 🎉 The date for our Spring ‘virtual’ Briefing is Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 6:00pm – 7:00pm. As usual the briefing will be recorded for those of […]
Read MorePlaces available on Menopause Awareness training on Thursday 15th January 2026
There are still places available on our Menopause Awareness training on Thursday 15th January 2026, 10.00 am to 11.00 am, should you wish to attend. Please feel free to forward this […]
Read MoreSupport Directory for Schools
This handbook collates support for children and families residing in Northumberland, which schools can access and signpost families to. It’s a handy guide broken down by need, and schools can see what […]
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 MorePeer Mentor Train the trainer
Please see flier for dates and information – Be you- Helping You Be You
Read MoreSchools Go Smarter newsletter
Here’s the latest edition of the Schools Go Smarter newsletter for the Autumn term, please get in touch with tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk with any queries.
Read MoreFixed, Firm and Fluent Foundations: FREE for primary/middle schools
We are delighted to inform you of the Fixed, Firm and Fluent Foundations: A Transcription Toolkit – a free, high-impact professional development programme designed to strengthen the building blocks of confident, fluent […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Disability Access Fund 25-26 Do you know enough about DAF? There is still just over £160,000 in our budget, with only 1 term left […]
Read MoreSLS Conference, Friday 6th of February: Building a Reading Culture: Empowering Minds, One Page at a Time
Building a Reading Culture: Empowering Minds, One Page at a Time Cost: £100 or £130 for non-subscribing schools Small Schools (under 50 pupils) £50 or £65 for non-subscribing schoolsRefreshments & lunch […]
Read MoreCrest Awards Engage Grants Open for Applications 6 January 2026
Grants are available twice a year for UK schools in challenging circumstances to run CREST Awards with students (aged 3 to 19 years) who are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering […]
Read MoreFunding to Help Children and Young People Reach Their Full Potential
Schools, community groups, clubs, societies and other not-for-profit organisations based and working in England can apply now for grants of up to £5,000 for projects that help to improve the […]
Read MoreMediated Learning Support Approach (MeLSA) Training
🎄 Give Your Learners the Gift of Independence This New Year! 🎄Would you like to help your learners become more independent, skilled, and confident? The Northumberland Psychological Services Team is delighted […]
Read MoreHotpod yoga in Morpeth
Dear Headteacher Hotpod yoga in Morpeth are kindly offering staff in Northumberland schools a free class over the festive period to support with well-being after a long and challenging term. […]
Read MoreTheatre in Education – free to schools
Our 2 popular Theatre in Education productions focussing on Road Safety and Sustainable Travel are once again open for bookings for performances next term. Northumberland Schools can book direct here – Northumberland Schools […]
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