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Stress Awareness Month Toolkit from EdSupport
Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs, but it also comes with its challenges. Too much stress, if left unchecked, can take a toll on wellbeing. To help education […]
Read MoreNational Insurance contributions (NICs) support package
The Government has now announced the grant funding to assist schools with the increase in Employers National Insurance Contributions. Further information can be found at the following links Mainstream schools […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates form the Team Updated Statutory Guidance around charging and optional extras For those who could not make it to the Provider briefing on Updated Statutory Guidance and Grants, […]
Read MoreRegeneration Investment Team Funding Ebulletin
Please find attached the regular monthly funding ebulletin from the Regeneration Investment Team covering the latest external funding opportunities. You may forward this to colleagues who you think may be interested in […]
Read MorePlaces available on Health Improvement training week commencing 24th March 2025
There are still places available on the following courses taking place during the week commencing 24th March 2025, should you or anyone you know be interested in attending. Places on […]
Read MoreMediated Learning Support Approach
Would you like to support your learners to be more independent, skilled and confident? Northumberland Psychological Services Team are now offering a training programme to build the capacity of schools […]
Read MoreDfE Updates
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (17 March). The content is available here.
Read MoreSkills Builder Accelerator 25-26
Applications for The Accelerator – Skill’s Builder’s flagship education programme are now open! Join an annual, national cohort of over 200 schools, colleges and specialist settings on a fully-funded programme. […]
Read MoreGetting to Know the RE Quality Mark Webinar – 18 March
A chance to meet the REQM team and experienced assessors, to exchange ideas with award schools, and to ask questionsabout the REQM process. For further details please click here.
Read MoreAdolescent MMR roll out Year 7-11
Millions of parents and carers in England are being urged to book their children in for their missed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of the continued major […]
Read MoreFAO schools with Service children
The webpage with information to support the education of Service children has been updated. There are nearly 600 Service children across over 100 schools in Northumberland New additions are: You […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Schools Sustainability Network
The Northumberland Schools Sustainability Network is starting, and we’re holding a couple of meetings at the end of the March. The sessions will be a chance to discuss work you’re […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates form the Team Ballot for the Schools Forum Early Years Representative Thank you to those of you who took the time to vote in the ballot for […]
Read MoreApplying Specialist SEND Expertise to the Primary Classroom (OUP)
Oxford University Press are excited to invite you to a webinar “Applying Specialist SEND Expertise to the Primary Classroom,” on Tuesday, 18th March, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. This session is designed to provide […]
Read MoreOASES Forest school, Beach school and Forest Bathing courses summer 2025
We are now taking bookings for our summer 2025 outdoor courses: Forest School Assistant (Level 2) and Forest School Leader (Level 3) – starts 21st May (County Durham) and 6th June (Chopwell, Gateshead) […]
Read MorePrudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide Mar-Apr 2025
Please find attached the Prudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide Mar- Apr 2025 for your reference. If you are unable to open this attachment, you can access the document on the West […]
Read MoreGlobalbridge ‘Personal Development’ focused Staff CPD Session for Northumberland – 13th March 2025
Are you aware that your students, thanks to a partnership with Northumberland County Council, have access to the unique globalbridge platform – free of charge? Are your students registered and accessing the […]
Read MoreSSE Apprenticeship Opportunity
SSE Energy Solutions are looking to hire a Higher Apprenticeship – Smart Building Controls Engineer based in Gateshead (NE11). For this apprenticeship candidates need to be 18+ when they start the programme (Aug 2025) […]
Read MoreNorthumbria Health Care Trust Annual Careers Showcase event – 13/03/2025
Northumbria Health Care Trust are hosting their Annual Careers Showcase event on 13/03/2025 at their manufacturing hub in Seaton Delaval. This event provides an opportunity to speak to and engage […]
Read MoreCaretaker Training
Facilities Management will be running several training sessions throughout 2025 ***Please note there is no charge for schools within Level 2 of the Caretaking SLA (Service Level Agreement). The course’s […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates form the Team Update to Early Education and Childcare Statutory Guidance As you’ll know, DfE have now published an updated version of the early education and childcare statutory guidance. […]
Read MoreYogaBugs Demo (as featured on Dragons Den)
We would like to invite all alliance schools to a short online demonstration of our online child development suite which supports schools with mental health and wellbeing. The demonstration will […]
Read MoreThe Big Walk and Wheel challenge
Has your school signed up for The Big Walk and Wheel challenge yet? See attached flyer. Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling […]
Read MoreSpring Mode of Travel Data Collection
It’s that time of year again when we ask all schools to complete a Hands up Pupil Survey to see how pupils are travelling to school in Northumberland, your help […]
Read MoreRide Leader training /Introduction into coaching course
British Cycling – Level 1 Ride Leader Training Have you been wondering about taking part in a Ride Leader training course, if you or a member of staff at your […]
Read MoreFuture Focus – a showcase of inclusive opportunities
Friday 9th May – 10:00am~15:00pm – The Parks, North Shields, NE29 6TL. Navigating future pathways can be challenging, especially for young people with special educational needs or those exploring alternative routes […]
Read MoreDfE Updates
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (03 March). The content is available here.
Read MorePicture News Pilot
Each week Picture News explore a current news story through a ‘big question’ and engaging image, and email a ready-to-go PowerPoint for you to use for assemblies, displays or a […]
Read MoreDesign a flag for the Carabao Cup Final
Wor Flags are running a competition for schools to design a flag for the Carabao Cup Final, with the three winning flags being produced and taken to Wembley: Full details […]
Read MoreNorthumberland Contraception Campaign
The Northumberland Integrated Sexual Health Service is gathering views on a campaign designed to help people make choices about what contraception they use. It’s hoped the campaign will also raise awareness […]
Read MoreYear End information for Schools
Please see attached the document for year end procedures. I’ve highlighted some key dates below for your attention: 14 March 2025 Deadline for the submission of all creditor invoices (pre coded) and credit […]
Read MoreSchool Budget Share (Dedicated Schools Grant) 2025/26
Following consultation with Schools Forum, please find attached a document containing the 2025/26 Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget shares for the year from April 2025 to March 2026. The document is in the order […]
Read MoreHealth Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme
Please find details of our training courses below together with the attached document which gives further details on all of our courses which are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless […]
Read MoreKellogg’s School Breakfast Club Grants Programme Accepting Applications for 2025
Kellogg’s, in partnership with Forever Manchester, is accepting applications for the Breakfast Club Grants Programme. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to schools across the UK to help fund breakfast clubs aimed […]
Read MoreSimpler Recycling Requirements from 31st March 2025 – Schools
In 2023, the UK Government announced a new recycling plan that aims to create a new, simpler common-sense approach to recycling. The new requirements aim to improve recycling rates and standardise […]
Read MoreNorthumbria Health Care Trust Annual Careers Showcase event – 13/03/2025
Northumbria Health Care Trust are hosting their Annual Careers Showcase event on 13/03/2025 at their manufacturing hub in Seaton Delaval. This event provides an opportunity to speak to and engage […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates form the Team Updated Key Dates Summer 2024-25 Due to an error on the original, please find amended version attached. Please discard any saved versions. 2nd headcount […]
Read MoreM&S/Young Minds Competition
This Children’s Mental Health Week, YoungMinds and M&S are working together to support young people’s mental health. We’re calling on young people across the UK to get drawing and take […]
Read MoreSSE Apprenticeship Opportunity
SSE Energy Solutions are looking to hire a Higher Apprenticeship – Smart Building Controls Engineer based in Gateshead (NE11). For this apprenticeship candidates need to be 18+ when they start the programme (Aug 2025) […]
Read MoreNorthern Rail apprenticeships
Please see attached flyer regarding opportunities for Northern Rail apprenticeships.
Read MoreRegeneration Programmes Investment Funding e-Bulletin
Please find attached the regular monthly funding ebulletin from the Regeneration Investment Team covering the latest external funding opportunities. You may forward this to colleagues who you think may be interested in […]
Read MoreProduct Safety Alert
Please see the linked safety alert for a Conen Motorised Display Wall Mount and follow the corrective measures: Product safety report – conen motorised display wall mount All users of motorised wall […]
Read MoreGlobalbridge ‘Personal Development’ focused Staff CPD Session for Northumberland – 13th March 2025.
Are you aware that your students, thanks to a partnership with Northumberland County Council, have access to the unique globalbridge platform – free of charge? Are your students registered and accessing the […]
Read MoreNorthumberland LA SEND Conference
Please save the date – the next SEND conference will take place on 19 June. Venue and agenda will be confirmed nearer the time.
Read MoreUpdated DBS Assurance letter
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 MoreChanges to NPQ eligibility
Previously NPQs have been free to all schools. Those rules have changed: Schools can access the following NPQs for free: For the following NPQs, funding is only available if your setting is […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Disability Access Fund (DAF) As an early years provider, you could get £910 per year to help with children’s education and support. You can apply to get disability access funding […]
Read MoreHelp Shape the Future of Wheeled Action Sports in Northumberland!
We’re gathering feedback from young people on wheeled action sports like skateboarding, BMX, roller skating, and scooter riding to help improve local facilities and opportunities. Please encourage your students to […]
Read MoreAssessment and moderation training. Year 2 / Year 6
Louise Mallin (School Improvement Lead and Assessment & Moderation Manager) is running the following sessions: C E N T R A L Year 2 Writing Moderation 04/03/2025 9-10am West Hartford […]
Read MoreLow-cost CPD for Geography teachers, KS2 to KS5
From superhero films to supermarket loyalty cards, disaster response to designing sustainable communities: GIS quietly underpins modern life. Did you know that the ArcGIS for Schools programme means every school […]
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