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New training to support struggling readers in secondary schools (DfE)
The Unlocking Reading programme is a new continuous professional development (CPD) programme from FFT in partnership with the DfE. This free opportunity is designed to help state-funded secondary schools in […]
Read MoreAssembly LIVE from Antarctica! – FREE from Picture News
Friday 5th December, 9.15-9.45am Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime live broadcast from Antarctica with Robert Swan OBE, and Jenny Cooke, co-founder of the 2041 School charity. Streaming 600 miles from the […]
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 MoreSensory Support Service – Glue Ear Awareness
This is a poster produced by Northumberland Sensory Support Service to raise awareness of glue ear, especially in the early years. This is in the context that hearing screening is […]
Read MoreSenior Leader Briefings – spring and summer terms
Senior Leader briefings are planned for the spring and summer terms. A chance to meet colleagues and hear from the School Improvement Team as well as other local authority staff […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Key Dates Spring 2025-26 Please find attached the key dates for Spring 2025-26. Funding drop-in sessions – Are you prepared for Spring? If you […]
Read MoreFire risk assessments – maintained schools
A health and safety bulletin has been produced by the Corporate Health and Team in relation to the upcoming new fire risk assessment programme for maintained schools.
Read MoreFunding e-Bulletin – 7 November 2025
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 MoreGrants to Support STEM Learning in UK Schools and Colleges
Ten Science Community Grants are available to support hands-on STEM learning and collaboration between schools, colleges and professionals across the UK. Each grant offers up to £105,000 over three years. […]
Read MoreFunding for UK Schools to Organise Events During British Science Week 2026
British Science Week (BSW) is an annual programme of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) events and activities. It will next take place 6-15 March 2026 with the theme of […]
Read MoreActivate with Joe Wicks – calling all schools – live event with BBC Children In Need Friday 14 November
Following the success of the summer Activate with Joe Wicks series, 10 new episodes are now available on BBC iplayer: Activate with Joe Wicks – BBC iPlayer There will also be […]
Read MoreNetwork Huddle: Tackling school-based anxiety – a whole school approach
Monday 24th November, 4-6pm, online There has been an increase in children and young people experiencing difficulties attending education due to school-based anxiety, something that has been more apparent as a […]
Read MoreSchools Library Service Autumn Newsletter
Please see attached newsletter.
Read MoreNew Drugs Awareness Campaign – targeting 16 to 24 years olds
The government has launched a new drugs awareness campaign to alert young people to the dangers of ketamine, synthetic opioids in counterfeit medicines and adulterated THC vapes. Full press notice […]
Read MoreHeadsup4HTs – FREE
A reminder that Northumberland headteachers have FREE access to a range of support from Headsup4HTs, funded by the North East Combined Authority. The support consists of: Full details of each of […]
Read MoreImproving number knowledge and transition from Early Years and Key Stage 1
The School Improvement Team are delighted to confirm that the Education Endowment Foundation has approved an Evidence into Action partnership with Northumberland. This is an evidence informed approach to improving number knowledge […]
Read MoreIs your defibrillator registered?
8,500 schools in England have defibrillators that ambulance services can’t see. They’re not registered on The Circuit, the national defibrillator network, meaning 999 call handlers won’t be able to locate […]
Read MoreNECA excellence in education newsletter
Each half term, the North East Combined Authority will be showcasing opportunities for schools to get involved, sharing training and development events, and letting you know about upcoming funding opportunities. […]
Read MorePromoting the Healthier Together website and mobile app to parents and carers
The Healthier Together website and mobile app is designed to help parents, carers, and professionals (including schools) make informed decisions about children’s health. Thewebsite and app can play a significant […]
Read MoreNorthumbria Healthcare feedback session
Northumbria Healthcare are inviting organisations that work with children and young people to join us for a cafe style session to help us improve our services for CYP. To book […]
Read MoreCurriculum and assessment review
In July 2024, the government commissioned Professor Becky Francis CBE to convene and chair a panel of experts to conduct the Curriculum and Assessment Review.The review has been published today. You can […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team 2nd Headcount Request AUT 2025-26 If you have any disadvantaged 2 year olds who have; started accessing funding with you, or have increased their […]
Read MorePrudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide November 2025
Please find attached the Prudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide November 2025 for your reference. If you are unable to open this attachment, you can access the document on the West […]
Read MoreGrantFinder – News alert: Let Teachers SHINE Annual Competition Opens for 2026 Applications
Let Teachers SHINE is a social incubator programme for practising teachers, in all settings, with early-stage ideas aimed at improving outcomes for socio-economically disadvantaged students in the North of England. SHINE […]
Read MoreSafer in Education – Autumn Term 1
Dear Colleagues, Please find a link to our Autumn half Term, Safer in Education newsletter.
Read MoreGreat Teaching Toolkit – FREE
Evidence Based Education are excited to be partnering with the North East Combined Authority to bring the Great Teaching Toolkit to schools across the region. This partnership will support teachers […]
Read MoreLive COP30 Webinar from Brazil – KS1 and KS2
Tuesday 11th November, 2-2.30pmWorld leaders are meeting in Brazil to help save our planet – what would you like to tell them? Join Picture News, alongside special guest Jenny Cooper live […]
Read MoreConsultation on Northumberland County Council School Admission Arrangements for Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools 2027/28
The Local Authority has launched a formal consultation on the The above documents are attached to this email for your consideration. This consultation will run from 3th November to 15th December 2025 and […]
Read MoreYou’re Invited: Launch of the Northumberland Healthy Families Plan– Join Us on 19th November
The Northumberland 0-19 (25) Service are pleased to invite you to our virtual launch event of the Northumberland Healthy Families Plan on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 Time: 4:00 – 5:00 […]
Read MoreFAO schools with Service children
A reminder that there is a webpage with information to support the education of Service children. There are nearly 600 Service children across over 100 schools in Northumberland You can […]
Read MoreEPIC – The Skills and Innovation Hub for North Northumberland
Join leading local employers and find out more about EPIC – The Skills and Innovation Hub for North Northumberland. The proposed Hub is not just a building—it’s a platform for […]
Read MoreWWF Offers Grants to Help Schools Transform Outdoor Spaces
Primary schools across the United Kingdom can apply for support to enhance their outdoor environments through the Happy By Nature Fund, launched by WWF in partnership with Learning through Landscapes. […]
Read MoreNetwork Huddle: Tackling school-based anxiety – a whole school approach
Monday 24th November, 4-6pm, online There has been an increase in children and young people experiencing difficulties attending education due to school-based anxiety, something that has been more apparent as a […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Key Dates Spring Term Please find key dates attached. Keep these handy to prevent missing submission deadlines. Funding Discussion Slots We are now holding […]
Read MoreTax Facts: free resources for teachers and parents
HM Revenue and Customs has produced a free tax education programme for primary and secondary school pupils. There are resources to help children and young people learn about the UK […]
Read MoreHealth Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme
Please find details of our 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 MoreNew RSHE Guidance: Working in partnership with parents to teach about puberty, relationships and sex
Supporting Parents and Carers to Facilitate Conversations around Growing Up, Puberty, Sex & Relationships: Free Course:12 February 2026 10-12:30 Virtual Classroom The new 2025 statutory guidance to RSE and RSHE […]
Read MoreHIV & AIDS Awareness, PEP and PREP
Course: HIV & AIDS Awareness, PEP and PREP: New content in secondary RSHE curriculum for 2026 Implementation. 25th November 2025 Virtual classroom 10-11 am Course Overview This training aims to provide […]
Read MoreAutumn Term Moderation Writing
Autumn Term Moderation Writing Year 2 During the first part of the session, key statements from the teacher assessment framework will be unpicked using national training materials. Year 2 teachers […]
Read MoreMaintained schools and Local Authorities – Automated emails
On Monday 13 October 2025, some maintained schools, nurseries, academies and local authorities received an automated email confirming assignments for statutory moderation and monitoring activities. For maintained schools and local […]
Read MorePreventing winter illness in schools
As winter approaches, the Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Education has published two blogs aimed to help reduce illness-related school absences. These outline practical steps […]
Read MoreClimate event for schools
The Climate Change Team at Northumberland County Council are holding a schools event for students to raise awareness of COP30, climate action and sustainability. Please find further information below: You’re […]
Read MoreWork experience in partnership with NHS Choices College
Choices College are looking for genuine work experience opportunities and the aim is, after training, to have our students working independently supporting you in the classroom. Students would be placed […]
Read MoreCOP30 Event
You’re invited to our COP30 Event, County Hall, Morpeth on Friday 21st November 2025, from 9:30am – 1pm Following on from our COP29 Event last year (you can read about […]
Read MoreThe 2025-26 Chris Drinkwater Creative Health in Primary Schools Awards are NOW OPEN!
We’re thrilled to announce that the awards are back, celebrating the incredible collaboration between education and the arts to support children’s wellbeing in primary schools across the North East and […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Paediatric First Aid at Work Training Four places are now available for the Paediatric First Aidcourse (face-to-face session on the 6th of December). First […]
Read MoreSurplus Furniture – ICT Benches
Dear Colleagues, We are currently in the process of refurbishing Wooler Primary School and are able to offer the following surplus furniture to schools in Northumberland: If you are interested […]
Read MoreAsbestos Awareness Training
F.A.O Headteacher (as duty holder) and Caretaker/Site Manager If you haven’t already done so, please remember to book a place on the accredited Asbestos Awareness training course. Course: Asbestos […]
Read MoreHealth and Safety Training – Management of School Buildings for School Leaders – New Dates Added
(This course is mandatory for Headteachers in Community/VC schools and the PRU) This course was originally delivered in June 2025. If you have already attended, there is no need to […]
Read MoreTeenage Pregnancy Knowledge Exchange: media coverage of LGA teenage pregnancy briefings
In case you missed it there has been some helpful media coverage of the recent LGA teenage pregnancy briefings for councillors.. All highlight the recent rise in rates, LGA’s warning against complacency […]
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