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Online safety at home
This year we’re launching an online safety session aimed at parents and carers whose children attend schools in ICT SLA3 (online safety). The session will last around 40-45 minutes and […]
Read MoreJoin Our Upcoming Writing Framework Webinar – Wednesday 22nd October
Dear colleagues, We’re pleased to invite you to our upcoming online session, see attached flyer. 🖋️ Understanding the Writing Framework: Clarity, Consistency, and Confidence 📅 Wednesday 22nd October🕞 3:30pm – 4:30pm💻 Online Join […]
Read MoreHeadsUp4HTs
The School Improvement Team are delighted that access to HeadsUp4HTs has been fully funded for Northumberland headteachers by the North East Combined Authority (NECA). HeadsUp are a network that provides […]
Read MoreSchool Workforce Census 2025
The School Workforce Census return is due on 6 November. Please can you upload your completed returns to the School to School system on 6 November. If you’re unable to […]
Read MoreFunding e-Bulletin – 10 October 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 MoreUKHSA common winter illness video
The UKHSA Health Protection Team, have produced a series of bite sized videos regarding common winter illnesses for schools and nurseries and these are now live on a private YouTube […]
Read MoreFree trees for schools
Northumberland County Council are offering free trees to schools as part of the annual tree giveaway. If you’re a school, community group or town/parish council you can apply for a […]
Read MoreCurriculum programme for primary schools – Emma Turner/Simplicitus
You can book a place here.
Read MoreSchools Library Service Conference 2026. Building a Reading Culture: Empowering Minds, One Page at a Time
The conference will provide a unique opportunity for primary school leaders and teachers to engage with and listen to keynote speakers, share good practice and participate in workshops creating practical and […]
Read MorePlaces available on Health Improvement training courses week commencing Monday 13th October 2025
There are still places available on the following courses being delivered next week. Please forward this email to any of your contacts who you think would be interested in attending. Places […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Funding Discussion Slots We are now holding drop-in sessions every Wednesday (term-time only). If you would like to book a slot to discuss your […]
Read MoreSpy Dog, Spy Cat and Spy Pups – website linking to inappropriate adult content
It has come to our attention “in the front and/or back of some editions of the Spy Dog, Spy Cat and Spy Pups series there is a reference to the […]
Read More2025/26 EYFS Profile Handbook
FAO of Headteachers: The 2025/26 EYFS Profile Handbook has been released. Please find attached the EYFS Profile Briefing slides which we recommend you read to understand any changes to the […]
Read MoreCyber Awareness Teacher Training
Tue 11th Nov ‘25 and Wed 29th April ‘26 – online 3.45pm-4.45pm This is a non-technical session which discusses nationally recognised cyber security advice that can be applied to both work and home. […]
Read MoreMediated Learning Support Approach (MeLSA) Training
Would you like to support your learners to be more independent, skilled and confident? Northumberland Psychological Services Team are offering a training programme to build the capacity of schools to […]
Read MoreNorthumberland SEND Funding Update October 2025
Please see attached letter from Audrey Kingham, Executive Director of Children, Young People and Families regarding SEND Funding.
Read MorePE and sport premium for primary schools
The DfE have updated the guidance on PE and sports premium. You can find the allocations for academic year 2025 to 2026 and the terms and conditions here. The updated […]
Read MoreWelcome to the first edition of the NECA 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 MoreNorth East Ambition Autumn Primary Careers Conference
This events are aimed at Primary School teachers and leaders. We’re delighted to invite you to our Autumn Primary Careers Conference at the Energy Central Campus in Blyth—an inspiring venue […]
Read MoreFree numeracy programme to boost parental engagement and attainment for primary schools in Northumberland
National Numeracy, the UK’s only independent charity focused on improving everyday maths skills, is offering primary schools the opportunity to participate in the Schools & Families Programme. This fully funded […]
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day – 10th October
World Mental Health Day is held every 10th October to raise awareness and drive positive change for everyone’s mental wellbeing. This year’s theme, “Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and […]
Read MoreFree desks and partition screens available
The Council has a number of white desks and partition screens available free to any school that is able to collect (see attached photos). The desks and screens are currently […]
Read MoreUsing public transport to access cultural venues
The Northumberland Cultural Education Partnership are working with NECA to address the transport issues associated with Northumberland schools accessing cultural venues. The Community Engagement Lead for the bus network has […]
Read MoreknowhowEd Geography and History virtual network
Julie McGrane and Anne de A’Echevarria invite Northumberland first/primary/middle schools to join the knowhowEd Geography and History virtual network. The network starts on Monday 6 October. 3.45pm – 4.45pm The […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Funding Discussion Slots We are now holding drop-in sessions every Wednesday (term-time only). If you would like to book a slot to discuss your […]
Read MoreSpLD training offer for Dyslexia Awareness Week
Please find attached information to enable school staff to sign up for free training in relation to dyslexia.
Read MoreBuilding a School-Led Evidence Base in the North East with What Worked Education and NECA
Teachers across the region are invited to take part in a new project that helps schools test promising classroom strategies through small, teacher-led trials. The WhatWorked Teachers platform makes it […]
Read MoreDBS Assurance
We are writing to inform all headteachers and their governing bodies that all members of staff from the Northumberland County Council Education & Skills Service and Children’s Social Care who […]
Read MoreCanva for Education
Canva is an incredible design tool – now packed with ready-to-go teacher resources created by UK teachers. Reserve your places on the following online workshops to ensure your team are […]
Read MoreImagine If… teaching across the North East was truly inclusive, creative and empowering
Thursday 13 November 2025 Great North Museum: Hancock FREE The North East Combined Authority is working with North East Museums to celebrate ten years of their “Imagine If…” conference series. […]
Read MoreRE network meetings
RE network meetings will take place in November, February and April this academic year.They are suitabe for all phases/ages. The meetings are hosted by Caroline Weir (Northumberland LA RE consultant), […]
Read MoreDeveloping oracy in KS1 & KS2 | National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust would like to offer a discount on this event to Northumberland schools – making tickets just £100 per person. You can book and obtain the discount using code PARTNER100 at […]
Read MoreSEND newsletter for schools – autumn term
The Northumberland SEND services have published their newsletter for the autumn term. You can read the newsletter here.
Read MoreEYFSP Best Practice
From spring 2026, we will provide new written resources, videos and peer-to-peer sessions for schools, facilitated by local authorities. This is to help reception teachers carry out the EYFSP assessment […]
Read MoreBlack History Month – Live Assembly 3rd October
Picture News are offeringa free assembly on 3rd October Friday 3rd October, 9.15-9.45amJoin Katie and special guest, BBC presenter Swarzy, to explore this year’s theme, ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’.Suitable […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Headcount AUT 2025-26 Reminder (School360 Users) A reminder that your pre-populated AUT 2025-26 headcount returns are available in the AUT 2025-26 file in your […]
Read MoreSpLD training offer for Dyslexia Awareness Week
Please find attached information to enable school staff to sign up for free training in relation to dyslexia.
Read MoreThank You for Supporting the Summer Reading Challenge!
We’ve reached the end of another fantastic Summer Reading Challenge, and we’d like to extend a huge thank you to all the schools who helped make this year’s “Story Garden” […]
Read MoreSTEMFest- Post 16 Careers event
We are thrilled to announce that STEMFest 2025 is just around the corner, and this year we are calling all FE/HE/Sixth Form students to join us for an incredible in-person […]
Read MoreSchools Go Smarter newsletter Summer 2025
I’m just recirculating our Schools Go Smarter newsletter from last term as it was sent out quite late. As always just get in touch if there is anything you need […]
Read MorePORTAGE WORKSHOPS
Northumberland Portage Service is delivering a series of National Portage Association Workshops at Blyth West Family Hub in 2026. The workshop is suitable for all Early Years Practitioners. The Course aims […]
Read MoreReimagining Work Experience: Building the North East’s Future Workforce from North East CA
North East CA just added a new event, information can be found here.
Read MoreHeadsUp4HTs
Many thanks to those headteachers who attended the initial meeting for the new HeadsUp4HTs programme, funded by the combined authority. A recording of the meeting is now available here. You can take […]
Read MoreLinking Leaders of Secondary Science 2025-26 – signups now open
Northumberland middle/secondary/high schools are invted to take part in the 2025-26 cohort of Linking Leaders of Secondary Science. Following a successful pilot programme last year, North Tyneside Council are delighted to […]
Read MoreNorth East Combined Authority x Great Teaching Toolkit
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 MoreBarriers to cultural visits research
Northumberland Cultural Education Partnership is working with the North East Combined Authority and County Durham Cultural Education Partnership on a proposal for a pilot project funded as part of the North […]
Read MoreLinking Leaders: embedding inclusive practice (secondary/high)
Following the successful roll-out of Linking Leaders, secondary leaders across LA7 are invited to be part of the next chapter — one that places inclusion at the heart of leadership. […]
Read MoreNorthumbria Healthcare Careers Practitioner CPD Day
📅 Wednesday 1 October 2025 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm📍 Northumbria Health and Care Academy, Northumbria Way, Cramlington, NE23 6NZ We’re inviting Career Practitioners to join us for a dedicated CPD […]
Read MoreHeadsUp4HTs is back…
You may remember that the local authority funded HeadsUp4HTs a couple of years ago and it was very well received by the headteachers that took part. Thanks to funding from the combined […]
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