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Aspire to Engineer: To the Moon
Join our interactive online events and give your students an opportunity to ask questions of world-leading space engineers as well as taking part in fun engineering challenges. Our guest speakers from NASA, the European and the UK Space Agencies are working together to return humans to the moon. Suitable for key stages 2 …
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 29 November 2023
Dear Subscribers As November draws to a close, I am pleased to bring you the latest updates from the world of education. The December summaries are now underway and we are hoping that they will be with you well before the end of term! If, like us, you are currently …
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Stopping the Start: our new plan to create a smokefree generation
Please find attached the Northumberland Tobacco Control Partnership responses to the consultation which schools are welcome to cut/paste/adapt for use. The link to the consultation is https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/en/65201ed1f3410a69990d3081 – we really need as many people as possible to respond in order to ensure this vital legislation will be passed. Why should I respond to …
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Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) Dive into flexible eLearning that fits your schedule and join live, facilitated webinars with practitioners nationwide! The Early Years Professional Development Programme lets you learn at your own pace while connecting with a diverse community of professionals. Limited spaces available …
Addressing toxic masculinity CPD
How to use creative tools to explore “toxic” masculinity The session will take place on Tuesday 5th December at the Langdale Centre, from 4pm- 5.30pm and will cost £45, which includes a resource to take away. The description of the course is below and refers to ‘creative tools’ which are activities that can …
BT Workshops
RTC North in partnership with BT, are offering fully funded ‘Get Ready to Work’ Year 12 workshops, at the BT Contact Centre in Gosforth. Full address: EE & BT Contact Centre, Gosforth Park Way, Salters Lane, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle NE12 8ET. We are running 2 workshops in November and would love your Year …
Closure of 2023-24 SLA Portal
The current 2023/24 Service to Schools SLA portal will be unavailable to schools with effect from noon on Friday 1 December 2023 to allow for necessary updates ahead of the opening of the updated portal for 2024/25. This will go live to schools mid-January 2024. If you have any queries in relation …
Creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping: consultation
This consultation asks questions on proposed action the UK Government and devolved administrations will take to protect future generations from the harms of smoking, by creating the first smokefree generation. It also asks about proposals to crack down on youth vaping and ensure the law is enforced. The proposed actions …
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2024/25 SEN and School Funding Consultation and National Funding Formula Update
Northumberland’s Schools Forum met on 22 November 2023 to consider the information in relation to the current SEN position and also in relation to School Funding for 2024/25. It supported a transfer of up to 0.5% from the Schools Block to the High Needs Block in light of the significant …
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16 Days of Action and Activism end violence against women and girls: Online resources for schools
25th November marked the beginning of the annual 16 days of action and activism to eliminate violence against women and girls. Bold Voices have created 16 cards with 16 messages about gender equality to discuss with young people during the 16 Days. They will appear daily on the web site (sign up to …
ACT for Youth
ACT for Youth is a product (complete with lesson plans to aid delivery) aimed at 11–16-year-olds to teach them the Run, Hide, Tell advice in an age-appropriate way. The Government is committed to ensuring that children, young people, and adult learners are safe from terrorism. This is why the Department …
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 23 November 2023
Dear Subscribers I am glad to report that the November summaries have now been published and I hope you find something of interest! Thank you to those of you who showed an interest in our stand at the UCET conference last week and to those who attended my presentation. As …
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November Club – seeking advice and guidance from schools
November Club is a theatre company based in Morpeth working across Northumberland in non-theatre spaces, funded by Northumberland County Council & Arts Council England. Please see our website here for current work. We are creating new, immersive theatre for indoor & outdoor locations over the next 2 years in which Northumberland communities will …
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Join us for Protecting Our Planet Day (POP23)
Protecting Our Planet Day (POP) is the inspiring live-streamed event for schools brought to you by the UK Space Education Office (ESERO-UK) at STEM Learning, and in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency. POP23 takes place on Thursday 30 November, from 9am to 4.30pm. You and your classroom can …
Social Mobility Foundation – Free Programmes for Year 12 Students
Aspiring Professionals Programme (APP) The APP supports high achieving Year 12/S5/Lower Sixth students from low income backgrounds across the UK to access top universities and careers. We offer support through our four pillars: 1. Mentoring by a professional 2. Tailored skills sessions and career workshops 3. University application support and guidance 4. Internships with top employers How students …
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Education Policy and Research Service November 2023
Dear Colleagues What motivates preservice teachers to embark on a career in education? What difference has the national tutoring programme made to pupils’ outcomes? How effective are careers education and guidance in schools in England? What difference does a ‘highly effective’ headteacher make to pupil outcomes and staff retention? These …
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Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Spring Term 2023-34 Key Dates Please find key dates attached. Updates from Partners DfE Health and Wellbeing Guidance https://help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk/get-help-to-improve-your-practice/early-years-practitioner-wellbeing-support Before and after school childcare: Everything you need to know about wraparound care https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2023/10/27/before-and-after-school-childcare-what-is-wraparound-childcare/ Road Safety Week 19th to 25th November The focus this year is Speed. Brake are asking the nation …
BT Workshops
RTC North in partnership with BT, are offering fully funded ‘Get Ready to Work’ Year 12 workshops, at the BT Contact Centre in Gosforth. Full address: EE & BT Contact Centre, Gosforth Park Way, Salters Lane, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle NE12 8ET. We are running 2 workshops in November and would love your Year …
Embracing Difference. Ending Bullying: Free DfE funded training for primary schools about diversity and protected characteristics.
Diversity Role Models has been selected by the Department for Education to deliver a programme which empowers schools to take a stand against all forms of bullying. Diversity Role Models (DRM) is a UK LGBT+ education charity with a vision of a world where everybody embraces diversity and can thrive. DRM embeds inclusion …
Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire
The survey is live – Northumberland Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire (HRBQ) 2023 – There is still time to sign up ! – don’t miss out on taking part Northumberland County Council’s Public Health Team are delighted to offer schools the opportunity to participate in the Health-Related Behaviour Questionnaire (HRBQ). This …
Northumberland Schools’ Attendance Campaign
This week the Education Welfare Service is pleased to launch a Northumberland schools’ attendance campaign to promote good school attendance across the county, and to support the Attendance Strategy 2023-25. Education Welfare Officers will start to deliver banners for school railing, posters, pens and pin badges to schools that have …
Inclusion summit padlet link
Dear Colleagues, The School Organisation and Resources team has created a padlet, following a successful inclusion summit on 15 September 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Seaton Burn. Many schools attended the event in person and enjoyed the experience of learning from some exceptional keynote speakers as well as from each …
Free training and classroom delivery for all Key Stages regarding Healthy relationships
Domestic Abuse and Healthy relationships -Funded PSHE opportunity : Women’s Aid has published research looking at children and young people’s understanding of Domestic Abuse to inform the design of education about relationships. Here is the report The report includes findings from two surveys with 7-18 years old and 18-25 years …
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Last week to register – Northumberland County Councils Climate Action Plan
Last week to register. Northumberland County Councils Climate Action Plan 2021-23 is about to expire and development of the Climate Action Plan for 2024-26 is commencing. With this comes an opportunity to capture the voice of our young people, who will be living with the effects of climate change for …
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North East English as an Additional Language conference
Thursday, 27th June 2024 Celebrating difference; building bridges The seven North East EAL teams are proud to jointly present our inaugural North East EAL conference on Thursday 27th June 2024. Newcastle Falcon’s Rugby Club will host the event; delegate fees (£75) cover a wide choice of workshops, free parking, lunch and light …
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Health Improvement Training Programme – 1st December 2023 to 31st March 2024
Please find details below of the Health Improvement training courses being delivered in 2023/24. All courses are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise stated. Please also see the attached document which gives further details on all of our courses. Please feel free to forward this email to any of your …
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Examining the Effectiveness of Collaboration across Small Schools (EXECS) Project Survey
Calling all small school headteachers! Examining the Effectiveness of Collaboration across Small Schools (EXECS) Project Survey: York University The EXECS project aims to identify and examine the effectiveness of different forms of partnerships and collaborations in England for small schools. We are inviting all leaders of small schools and leaders of a formal …
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Sporadic DfE Updates
The DfE provide sporadic email updates for school leaders, “to keep you updated on key education issues”. Those emails will be copied and pasted onto this page. The latest update was 120 November. You can sign up to receive the updates direct to your inbox by completing this form.
AET – Cleaswell Hill School
Please find flyers attached for AET training information and dates of sessions for Northumberland schools.
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 16 November 2023
Dear Subscribers Greetings from Leeds where I am attending the UCET (Universities Council for the Education of Teachers) conference. My colleague Jacqueline and I are running a stand, raising awareness of the EPRS. I also presented a seminar about the EPRS toolkits – if you have used them; I’d love …
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Integrated Conception to 5 Speech, Language and Communication Framework
We are delighted to let you know that the Northumberland Integrated Conception to 5 Speech, Language and Communication Framework has now been launched (please see attachment). This framework sits within the Integrated Services Plan for Conception to Age 5 and identifies the core offer across services to support children in relation …
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Українська сімейна сесія/зустріч: пост-16 варіантів – Ukrainian family session: post-16 options
Середа, 10 січня 2024 р. 17:30–19:00 онлайн Wednesday, 10th January 2024. 5:30 –7pm online Це може бути дуже заплутаним для студентів, коли вони закінчують GCSE у віці 16 років (Британські іспити після 11 year). Уявіть, як це відчуває підліток, який розмовляє кількома мовами і щойно приїхав з України. It can be very confusing for students when they finish their GCSEs at the age of 16. Imagine how it feels for a multilingual teen, who has just arrived …
Early Years Update
Updates from the Team 2 Year Old Integrated Review Many thanks to everyone who attended the briefing sessions outlining the changes in Northumberland to the 2 Year Old Integrated Review. If you missed the sessions, you can catch up by watching the recorded session here: https://youtu.be/khjzwqsbUUI. You’ll also find further supporting …
STA – update sent to schools today
FAO First, primary and middle schools Primary assessments general Publication: assessment dates for the academic year 2025 to 2026 Reminder: place test orders by Friday 17 November Key stage 1 Reminder: maintained schools and academies can decline optional KS1 test papers until Friday 17 November Key stage 2 Publication: multiplication …
BT Workshops
RTC North in partnership with BT, are offering fully funded ‘Get Ready to Work’ Year 12 workshops, at the BT Contact Centre in Gosforth. Full address: EE & BT Contact Centre, Gosforth Park Way, Salters Lane, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle NE12 8ET. We are running 2 workshops in November and would love your Year …
Schools Creative Walking Book
Free workshop on 28 November 4-4.45pm on teams. We have been working with Professor Deidre Heddon from Glasgow University to create the Big Northumberland Gear Change Creative Walkbook which was inspired by her project The Walkbook: Recipes for walking & wellbeing (gla.ac.uk) We’d now like to make a schools version, full of walking …
SMBP Programme
Please find attached details of a programme to provide students with experience of four high-profile organisations where they will learn about the business, the career routes available, and develop key skills in interactive business-like tasks. They will also spend a day with a professional sports club learning about the psychology …
Amended Inclusion Panel Schedule
Please find attached an amended inclusion panel meeting schedule – this includes updated dates for the January 2024 panel.
Guidance on Infectious Diseases for Early Years, Nursery Settings & Childminders
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) needs your help to improve guidance on dealing with infectious diseases at early years settings, including nurseries and childminders. We want to understand how guidance can help you keep your children and staff healthy and safe. We want to hear from childminders, nursery managers, welfare …
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Guidance on Infectious Diseases for All Schools
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) needs your help to improve guidance on dealing with infectious diseases at schools. We want to understand how guidance can help you keep your children, young people and staff healthy and safe. We want to hear from welfare officers, receptionists, headteachers, admin staff, and …
Moderation and Assessment – Writing
Moderation and Assessment – Writing: New to Yr 2 (27/11/2023 9-12) Location: West Hartford Fire Station Book here: Writing – New to Year 2 – Northumberland Education Moderation and Assessment – Writing: New to Yr 6 (27/11/2023 1-4) Location: West Hartford Fire Station Book here: Writing – New to Year 6 – …
How OFSTED Inspects Safeguarding
This is taken from the weekly Safeguarding briefing from Andrew Hall. If you would like to receive your own copy of the Safeguarding Briefing, simply go to: www.safeguardingbriefing.co.uk Ofsted have recently published an update to their safeguarding inspection handbook, explaining how they inspect safeguarding. In addition to the published blog post, …
Next NSSN teacher and staff meeting
20th November 4.15pm – 5pm: Solar across the school estate. Join the NSSN to hear about how Cheviot Trust is putting solar across their estate, reducing their energy costs long term and lowering their carbon footprint. We will be hearing from Mark Tait, Chief Operating Officer, on how this project came …
Northumberland Schools Climate Resource Pack
Thanks for your interest in the pack. Your information will be stored by the Climate Change Team to track the types of schools/businesses that are showing an interest in the information. They may contact you with items that they think are relevant to you in future.
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2023 Weekly Update 8 November 2023
Dear Subscribers As November progresses, this month’s summaries are well underway. So far, I have found some interesting research reports on why teachers enter the profession, and on the impact which effective headteachers have on pupil outcomes and staff retention. I have also summarised Ofsted’s research review of careers guidance …
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Call for Rural Projects in Northumberland
Please find attached Call for Rural Projects in Northumberland.
Children Starting and Leaving School
Dear School This email is a gentle reminder to inform School Admissions when children start or leave a school. If a child is allocated, please inform us of their start date. We also need to know if they don’t start. If a child leaves a school, please inform us. Unless the …
Northumberland – Kooth Talks – Education Professionals
I would like to invite you to our new KoothTalk sessions where we will be covering key topics that affect young people. The Kooth Talk sessions will be facilitated by members of our engagement team and will last 30 minutes. Post session, we will send out a pdf version of the slide …
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Survey live – HRBQ
Survey Live 8th November – Northumberland Health Related Behaviour Questionnaire (HRBQ) 2023 – There is still time to sign up ! Northumberland County Council’s Public Health Team are delighted to offer schools the opportunity to participate in the Health-Related Behaviour Questionnaire (HRBQ). This survey will be for pupils in year …
Register for your primary school’s free micro:bits
Get a free set of 30 micro:bits for your primary school. The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that can be used to teach primary school children about coding. Find out more here.