Many Northumberland schools are already sharing their attendance data with the DfE. It would be helpful if the remaining few would sign up to help build a more accurate and timely picture of school attendance across the county. The information below is taken from this page: The Department for Education […]

This week is Sexual Health week. There is still time to register for Brook’s Big RSE Lesson (Wednesday 13th at 10 am). This year’s theme is Understanding and Challenging Gender Stereotypes. You can also find all of the lessons online to stream. On Thursday 14th September Brook’s Safeguarding Conference has workshops in 90 minute slots […]

There will be a TEAMS meeting to discuss Schools of Sanctuary on Wednesday 20th September 2023 at 15:30 – 16:30 If you are already a member or in the process of applying this will be the opportunity to ask questions regarding the Award. Those schools who have not yet looked at applying […]

Facilities Management will be running several training sessions on October 23 – please see attached for more information. Please note there is no charge for schools within Level 2 of the Caretaking SLA (Service Level Agreement).

October is International Walk to School Month, why not take part this year and raise the profile of active travel and road safety at your school. Sign up here to let us know if you are intending to take part and to request resources, you can use our template (attached) to organise […]

Thursday, 28/09/23, 3:45-4:45pm  Have you recently admitted a multilingual student at school? This session will explore how best to welcome new international arrivals and their families. Useful resources and strategies will be shared to help pupils get off to a running start. There will be an opportunity for discussion and exchange with the English as an Additional Language team.    Please note these […]

Tuesday, 19/09/23, 2:00 – 4:30pm  Specifically for Northumberland schools and education professionals, this session will cover the experiences and background of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC). The session content will focus on how unaccompanied children fit within the global context of migration, how children become unaccompanied, routes and journeys of unaccompanied children, situations in Europe, and […]

Morpeth First School have a spare piano in school which is free to any school who can collect it and transport it. Please contact the school for further information – nadine.fielding@morpethfirst.northumberland.sch.uk or admin@morpethfirst.northumberland.sch.uk

British Cycling Ride Leader Level One course @ The Sele First School Hexham, Northumberland Wednesday 4th October 8.45am – 5pm  Participants will need to bring their own cycle and helmet and be confident on road cyclists, the course will give staff the skills and knowledge to take pupils out on led rides […]

Senior leader briefings are designed to provide information and updates to headteachers/senior leaders, and give those attending the time and space to see colleagues and discuss pressing issues. The content will be the same at the North, Central and West meetings so you only need to attend one. 02/10/2023 at […]

Please see attached letter for information. Teaching Staff Supply Claim Form here Support Staff Supply Claim Form here.

Please see guidance which has been issued to Local Authorities in respect of the use of the above devices.  Buckle guards are fitted to a standard seatbelt and are designed to prevent individuals from easily releasing the seat belt during a journey.  They are sometimes used when transporting pupils with […]

Safety Notice At CLEAPSS we follow the latest updates from a number of sources, including the HSE. One of the latest concerns which may impact the work of some schools and colleges is the use of two post lifts in motor vehicle centres.  Although these are rare in schools, they […]

Please find details below of the IWS 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 our courses.  Please feel free to forward this email to any of your contacts who you think would […]

As the new school year rolls around we are running a new set of information sessions available for you to join and learn more about Kooth. These sessions are open to all professionals that work with children and young people from the age of 11 and up to the age […]

Important Safety Message – Product Recall for Vevor-branded Products  At CLEAPSS we follow news from various organisations, including Government offices. We recently received a notice from the Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) regarding equipment that may have been supplied to schools.  The notice urges consumers to check any Vevor […]

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 future announcements, they can then use the ‘QR Code or link to subscribe to the Regeneration Programmes Investment Funding e-Bulletin’ […]

Please see attached the Kooth August newsletter for schools in the area, feel free to share with other members of staff or other educational professionals in the area that would benefit from reading our newsletter.

Integrated Services have recently awarded a 3 year contract to a security company to act on behalf of Northumberland County Council, providing a key holding service at our properties.  If you require an out of hours service to respond to alarm activations please contact Sarah Dodds, Integrated Services Manager (sarah.dodds@northumberland.gov.uk)