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PE 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 […]
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 […]
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