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Globalbridge ‘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
The 2025 SEND conference will take place in June. Hear from the DfE, Ofsted, PKAT Trust, NDTi, the National Institute of Teaching and the University of Sunderland. Date: 19 June […]
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 […]
Read MoreSchool Organisation Plan and SEND Capacity and Place Planning Strategy
The Northumberland School Organisation Plan 2021-2024 and SEND Capacity and Planning Strategy 2023-2027 have been updated with refreshed data for 2024 and replace previous versions. The School Organisation Plan provides […]
Read MoreDfE Updates
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (10 February). The content is available here.
Read MoreImportant: Asbestos Management in Schools
If you haven’t already done so, please remember to book a place on the Asbestos Awareness training course for yourself (headteacher as duty holder) and your Caretaker/Site Manager. Facilities Services […]
Read MoreNorth East RE Hubs Update – Spring 2025
The North East RE Hub produces a termly update detailing upcoming activities and training courses. The opportunities have been curated for you by staff at the RE Hubs project: www.re-hubs.uk: a […]
Read MoreKey Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 test trialling
The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is currently arranging trials of test materials to support the development of future national curriculum tests. It is a statutory requirement for schools to […]
Read MoreNetworking and information sharing with Personal Development and PSHE specialists
Northumberland has a network for Personal Development learning opportunities, resources and issues. We try to have an online meeting every half term (dates below) and to share and discuss resources, […]
Read MoreEarly Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Working Families new starters Second Headcount is for 2 year olds with a EY2C code ONLY! All other funded children must have been in provision […]
Read MoreNorthumbria Healthcare Careers Showcase
Northumbria Healthcare Careers Showcase will be held on Thursday, 13 March 2025. This event will showcase a variety of career paths within the healthcare sector, allowing individuals to explore different roles and […]
Read MoreNorthumbria Healthcare Apprenticeship Open Evening
To kickstart NAW 2025, Northumbria Healthcare Trust have an apprenticeship open evening on Monday, 10th February at their state of art health and care academy. This event provides an opportunity to […]
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 MoreDfE Period Products for schools and colleges 2024-25
Please remember that the DfE funded free period products for schools scheme is still active. The period product scheme provides free period products to girls and women in their place of […]
Read MoreRide Leader training /Introduction into coaching course
Schools Go Smarter Cycling Offer for Schools British Cycling – Level 1 Ride Leader Training and Introduction into Coaching Award Have you been wondering about taking part in a Ride […]
Read MoreInfection Prevention and Control, including Norovirus
Below is an update from Heather Lawson, Senior Infection Prevention and Control Nurse at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: “There are several viruses circulating in the community at present and […]
Read MorePublic Health – alcohol strategy community survey
Northumberland County Council Public Health Team are developing an alcohol strategy to help address the harms caused by alcohol in our communities. They have developed a community survey to help […]
Read MoreEvaluate My School – FREE self evaluation tool
If you already have a log in and want some support see this guide on getting started or creating an action plan. There is also a video here that descibes […]
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