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PORTAGE 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 […]
Read MoreThe new Northumberland Cultural Education Partnership website is now live
NCEP is a network of cultural and educational professionals with the shared purpose of promoting arts and cultural opportunities to improve the lives of young people across the region. On […]
Read MoreNCMP Survey – Loughborough University & University of Leicester
Reesearchers from Loughborough University and the University of Leicester are investigating perceptions of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). They are inviting primary/middle school staff to take part in a […]
Read MoreHandbook of support 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 MoreInclusion Panel Dates
Inclusion Panel dates are: Referrals need to be sent to inclusionpanel@northumberland.gov.uk 2 weeks prior. Referral passport can be found Inclusion – Northumberland Education along with other Inclusion Documentation and guidance.
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 More2026 Budget and Priorities Consultation
We’re keen to hear what YOU think about Northumberland What do you love about it? What could be improved? How do you feel about our priorities? We’re currently collecting your […]
Read MoreICB Be Wise Immunise campaign
The ICB Be Wise Immunise campaign has launched. The campaign information aims to develop a consistent approach across Northumberland. This campaign is aiming to reach: You can view the Be […]
Read MoreReminder: Free School Meals – Information for all schools
Dear Headteacher, I am writing to inform you, all new applications for free school meals will soon be made online through Northumberland County Council`s Citizen Portal. The link on the […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Maths in the Early Years- self-directed learning library course available to SLA members. Login to your School Readiness Passport account to find our new […]
Read MoreCompetition time
Here is a chance for your school and students to win prizes, and the opportunity for artwork to be displayed on the e-Bug website! We are excited to invite Key Stage 4 students […]
Read MoreChairs’ & Vice Chairs’ Virtual Briefing – Autumn Term 2025, Date and Booking Form
Dear Governors, Welcome to the New Academic Year! The date for our Autumn ‘virtual’ Briefing is Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. As usual the briefing will be recorded for […]
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 MoreIntroduction to EAL assessment
Click or scan to sign up (£): Booking form (costed)
Read MoreTeaching Assistants: working with learners using EAL
Click or scan to sign up (£): Booking form (costed)
Read MoreNew (and free) Early Years Linking Leaders
The North-East Combined Authority is funding a brand-new programme in the popular regional Linking Leaders suite of leadership training. This one is specifically designed for schools who have a current focus on […]
Read MoreYoga Voucher
Dear Headteacher Hotpod yoga in Morpeth are kindly offering staff in Northumberland schools a free class to support with well-being as we embark on the school year ahead. Please see attached […]
Read MoreFollow-up on Email Regarding ICO and Exemplar Education
An email was sent to schools on 8 September 2025 outlining concerns raised about how Exemplar Education may be handling or accessing personal data in school contexts. The concerns involve […]
Read MoreLearning offer from Stephenson Steam Railway
The learning team at Stephenson Steam Railway are now taking bookings for onsite school visits from September 2025 onwards. If you are interested in booking a workshop, then you can […]
Read MoreNew Ofsted framework
Ofsted has published its new framework, and associated toolkits. You can find links to all of the documents, plus a summary of what the School Improvement Team have gleaned from […]
Read MoreInformation webinars for schools new to the AYLA
If you’ve not run the Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award before, come and find out more about our programmes from KS1-KS4/16+ through our free online sessions this term. Our primary webinar includes all the new […]
Read MoreOfsted Webinar on Inclusive Education – Tues 16th Sept, 4pm
Oxford University Press invite you to an upcoming webinar on inclusive education. On Tuesday 16th September at 4pm, Adam Sproston, Senior HMI for SEND, Alternative Provision and Inclusion at Ofsted, will […]
Read MoreInvitation to Participate: Interschool Art Competition – Recycling Week 2025
Northumberland County Council and Groundwork are excited to invite schools in the Ashington, Blyth, Cramlington, Bedlington and Seaton Valley partnerships to take part in an interschool art competition to celebrate […]
Read MoreThe School-based Nursery (SBN) Capital Grant for 2025 to 2026
This grant is available for eligible state-funded primary-phase schools and maintained nursery schools to apply for up to £150,000 of capital funding to create or expand a school-based nursery. This […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Northumberland Family Hub App As new families join your setting, we kindly ask you to share the link to the Family Hub app with […]
Read MoreIn-person Climate Event
We are holding an in-person Climate Event at the beginning of the new school year on Tuesday 16th September 2025 at County Hall, Morpeth, from 1pm – 4pm which will bring Teachers together to focus on […]
Read MoreRWI online meeting
RWI have arranged two short online meetings to discuss their offer to Northumberland alliance schools. Please use the link to sign up: 10th September – 15:30 https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/booktraining/free/MTQ5Mw/MjMyNDU0/GB/ 11th September – 10:00 https://schools.ruthmiskin.com/booktraining/free/MTQ5Mw/MjMyNDU1/GB/ […]
Read MoreFree online webinars: New Statutory RSE Guidance
Two online webinars are available this week (Secondary on Tuesday 9th and Primary on Weds 10th) 3.30 to 4.30 pm from Life Lessons. The session will explore: Please sign up via […]
Read MoreAtypical Points of Entry for information of Year 8 and Year 9 Parents
Every year, the DfE requires Local Authorities to contact the parents of Year 8 and 9 pupils with information about schools in the region that offer provision at ‘atypical’ entry […]
Read MoreWalk to School Month
October is International Walk to School Month, when pupils around the globe celebrate the joys of walking and wheeling to school. If your school would like to take part in […]
Read MoreSupplier Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
If you submit invoices to NCC to process, and the suppliers work falls under the scope of HMRCs Construction Industry Scheme, NCC will need to verify the supplier with HMRC before we […]
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 MoreFunding e-Bulletin – 5 September 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 MoreUK Schools Can Apply for Funding to Run CREST Awards from 9 September
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 More2025 KS2 September Checking Exercise - Latest information
FAO Primary and Middle school headteachers As per information sent by the DfE to schools on 1 September, the 2025 KS2 September Checking Exercise will open on Monday 8 September 2025 […]
Read MoreLinking Leaders 25-26
The North-East Combined Authority is once again funding the very popular Linking Leaders programme for primary and first school headteachers and senior leaders. This is an excellent opportunity for schools […]
Read MoreInvitation for first/primary/middle schools to join North East Ambition’s Primary Careers Network
The North East Combined Authority supports first/primary/middle schools across our region to deliver meaningful and impactful careers-related learning. The aim is to broaden horizons, raise aspirations, challenge stereotypes, and help […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Cultural Education Partnership website is now live!
NCEP is a network of cultural and educational professionals with the shared purpose of promoting arts and cultural opportunities to improve the lives of young people across the region. Visit www.ncep.org.uk for […]
Read MoreMELVA showcase – September
Primary schools & specialist settings in North East (including Tees Valley), North Yorkshire and North West are invited to attend Mortal Fools upcoming MELVA digital showcase on 17th September, 10am via […]
Read MoreCall-out for Schools: Cultural Match Programme
North East Museums Regional Learning Team are seeking schools from across the North East with early career teachers (ECTs+5years) to apply for the Cultural Match Programme. Successful schools will be […]
Read MoreEarly Years Funding: New look – Autumn Headcount 2025-26 (School360)
For those of you who submit your early years data via School360, we have prepopulated your autumn returns which are now available in the 2025-2026 > AUT 2025-26 file in […]
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