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Invite to Maths Co-Development Day
Calling all Maths specialists! The National Education Nature Park team from the Natural History Museum and Royal Horticultural Society invite you to join us for a free professional development opportunity. We are hosting a 1-day workshop to generate exciting new resources and tools that can be used to teach Maths […]
Forest school course September 2024
Please see attached flyer for Forest School course starting in September and more information is available on the website: https://oases.org.uk/for-schools/training/course-accredited-courses/
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 14 June 2024
Dear Subscribers It is time for our weekly updates from the world of education! Somewhat appropriate that I mention Ofsted twice in these updates, as they are inspecting our PGCE programme this week. I was pleased to be able to mention the EPRS toolkits when talking to the inspector about […]
Funding for national professional qualifications (NPQs)
Funding for NPQs is changing from September 2024. Previously NPQs were free, however funding will only be availbale to certain schools from September. Full details are available here.
Supporting Families to Complete Flu Consent Forms
Any schools whose families need support with the nasal flu consent form can request to have NHS staff in school who will help families complete their forms. The staff are available from now until the end of term. If schools can liaise with families and agree dates to come in, […]
National Portage Association Workshop
Northumberland Portage Service is delivering a National Portage Association Workshop at Blyth West Family Hub on 10th and 11th October 2024. The workshop is suitable for all Early Years Practitioners. The Course aims to develop: Central to the course are the ‘Portage Principles’ and the ‘Three Circle Model of Portage’. These are […]
Civil Contingencies Team – register as a potential Assistance/Rest Centre
FAO All Headteachers Please see attached letter from Helen Hinds, Business Resilience and Emergency Planning Lead for the County Council, responsible for the Civil Contingencies Team.
Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team 2nd Headcount SUM 2023-24 If you require a 2nd headcount form for disadvantaged funded 2 year olds who have; started accessing funding with you, or have increased their hours since full headcount, please email sophie.downing@northumberland.gov.uk by Wednesday 19th June 2024 Early Years Qualification Forum […]
Wraparound Childcare Programme for Primary (5-11yr olds) – new IT solution for accessing Tax Free Childcare
(Middle Schools – FYI) HMRC are currently developing a new IT solution to help parents with primary school-aged children access Tax Free Childcare (TFC). This solution will facilitate a smoother customer journey for parents to pay for wraparound care via cashless payment systems, if schools use them. This is due […]
Careers Talks with Deloitte
Northumberland County Council are working with the consultancy firm Deloitte on our flagship transformation programme. As part of this partnership, Deloitte are keen to provide some free “Careers Talks” with groups of students who are starting to think about their career choices. About Deloitte Deloitte is the leading global professional […]
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 5 June 2024
Dear Subscribers I hope that those of you in schools and colleges had a pleasant and restful half term break. I have taken the opportunity to begin work on the June summaries and have so far summarised a report from Ofqual on AI and Ofsted’s review of teachers’ professional development […]
Information gathering – EBSA
As part of Northumberland’s Attendance Strategy we are targeting support from central services to where it is most needed. We have a range of data, information and intelligence to help us to do this. However, we share the concerns of schools and parents/carers about the high and increasing number of […]
Online Adult Mental Health First Aid training – 8th, 12th, 15th and 17th July 2024
I am writing to let you know about our upcoming online Adult Mental Health First Aid training which is being delivered through the MHFA England Online Learning Hub. Learning takes place through four live training sessions spread across two weeks and the four live sessions for this course are on Monday […]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BIKEABILITY
I’m contacting all schools in Northumberland to let you know the contract for the delivery of Bikeability is going out to tender. There is never an ideal time to do this but the tender period will coincide with the transition between school years and we hope disruption in delivery will […]
Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Key Dates Autumn 2024-25 Please find the key dates for Autumn term attached. Early Years Ordinarily Available Provision Come and find out more about the Early Years Ordinarily Available Provision document being launched this term to support all early settings in Northumberland in ensuring […]
Consultation on Scheme for Financing Maintained Schools wef September 2024
Local authorities are required to publish schemes for financing schools, setting out the financial relationship between them and the schools they maintain. This is reviewed on an annual basis, in consultation with Schools and the Schools Forum. One minor change has been clarification of the position regarding leases following the […]
Child Safety Week
This week we are supporting the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) with Child Safety Week. This year’s theme is Safety. Sorted! It’s all about sharing simple, practical tips to keep children safe. CAPT have put together a parent’s pack covering the most common causes of accidents and how to […]
Asthma + Lung UK Parent Carer Support Network
Please share the following information with the families you work with. Who are we? Do you have children or grandchildren who are 0-17 and living with asthma? The Asthma + Lung UK Parent Carer Support Network is a group for you. You are welcome to join us if your child […]
Children North East ‘Get out and grow’
This Summer, Children North East are encouraging more children and young people to get out into the natural world and experience the benefits of being in nature. Whether you live in a rural area with plenty of green space, or a city with a local park we are encouraging families […]
Mental Health in Education Show
On Friday 28th June the Mental Health in Education Show will be visiting the North East. Please see the attached flier for further information and to book specific seminars and workshops.
Northumbria Healthcare Flu Vaccination Campaign – information for Headteachers
The Flu vaccination campaign will start in September 2024 and end 13th December 2024. Flu vaccination will be offered to all school aged children from Reception to year 11 in mainstream schools, and Reception to year 13 in SEND schools. Dear Head teacher, The Immuniation team will be visiting your school […]
Safer In Education Issue 5
I am pleased to share with you Safer in Education Issue 5 on behalf of the Virtual School and NCASP, for Designated Safeguarding Leads, Designated Teachers and Attendance Leads.
Health Improvement (HIMP) Training Programme
Please find details of our training courses below. Please also see the attached document which gives further details on all of our courses which are currently delivered over Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise stated. Please feel free to forward this email to any of your contacts who you think would be interested […]
Education Policy and Research Service May 2024
Dear Colleagues In this sunny month of two Bank Holidays, I am pleased to bring you the May summaries in advance of the half term break. Lots of topical themes covered this month including behaviour, SEND, mental health, and attendance. There is something of a focus on higher education this […]
Fraud intelligence report
Please be aware of the attached intelligence report and be vigilant of any applications which seem out of the ‘norm’. Any concerns or suspicions can be discussed and reported to NCC’s Corporate Fraud Team via – Fraudline@northumberland.gov.uk Fraud Hotline 01670 624359.
North East Ambition Primary Regional Conference – Friday 5th July
We look forward to welcoming you to our Summer Regional Primary Careers Conference at Durham University. The conference will celebrate successes, look ahead to the future, and will consider ways to demonstrate and maximise impact of your careers programme, as well as the region as a whole. Register Here – Places are limited […]
GCSE Required Practicals Workshops for ITT, ECT & non-specialist Physics teachers FREE
Tuesday 25th June & Tuesday 2nd July, 1pm-5pm Join us for two half-day workshops covering the GCSE Required Practicals at Newcastle University’s PGSE Secondary Science department.David Farley and Graham Perrin, both Institute of Physics trained coaches, will be leading small group workshops covering the tricky elements of the GCSE Required […]
Free places for Northumberland School Leaders (middle/secondary/high)
There are a limited number of FREE places on The Difference’s Inclusive Leadership Course for senior leaders in Northumberland middle/secondary/high schools. It’s a great opportunity for school leaders to collaborate and develop effective responses to key priorities. The course equips leaders to better understand, and then plan and deliver the professional development response to inclusive challenges at […]
Immunisation Information
The Immunisation Team presented at the summer term Senior Leader Briefings. Following on from that presentation the team have shared:
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 22 May 2024
Dear Subscribers As another Bank Holiday approaches, I am pleased to bring you the weekly round up of all things education! We are also hoping to get the May summaries out to you before the half term break. They include reports on behaviour, mental health, and SEND. Something of interest […]
Bike Week 2024
Bike Week is coming up between the 10-16 June, the attached flyer gives schools some easy ways to get involved and promote cycling, let us know what you have planned here.
Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Safeguarding and Child Protection North and South of Tyne Safeguarding Children Partnership (multi-agency) Procedures Manual has been updated and online: https://nesubregion.trixonline.co.uk/ – the procedures have moved to a new platform so this is a new link (which replaces the old one), please make sure you save this link and […]
Work Experience YR10 and 12
This summer term, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) are excited to be delivering two work experience programmes providing young people in years 10 and 12 with an insight into different careers with the NHSBSA, sparking curiosity and raising awareness of how we work and what we do. To find […]
Devolved Transport Budgets for Special Schools/Specialist Support Bases–register interest here
You may be aware that in recent months Northumberland County Council launched a new approach in delivery of school transport for our children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, this approach allowing schools to take more control of this function for carefully selected cohorts of pupils. Northumberland County Council now have examples […]
Learning with iPad @TheSill
We have a few places remaining at our Learning with iPad event taking place at The Sill on the 18th June. Full details HERE. This event is open to all schools. Please get in touch before the end of the week if you would like to join us. jennifer.harris@northumberland.gov.uk
Psychological First Aid
Dzmitry Karpuk, Family and systemic psychotherapist Friday, 15th November 2024. 9am – 4pm online. £70 per delegate, with 12 limited spaces. Developing an understanding of how to support the Refugee & Asylum seekers (RAS) population (families, adults and children) in distress by using basic skills of Psychological First Aid. Objectives: By the end […]
Climate Change in Education survey
At Northumberland County Council we are hoping to develop the support that we can offer schools around the climate emergency. We have drafted a short survey to gather some information around current climate education and engagement in your school, to understand what challenges you’re currently facing and to find out […]
Digital & IT Apprenticeships for school trusts and alliances
Please see attached an up-to-date programme outline specifically relating to education.
What ALL schools must or should publish online – UPDATED 15 May
The DfE updated the guidance on 15 May. The changes were: You can find full details of what to publish online for maintained schools here. You can find full details of what to publish online for academies/free schools here.
DfE: school music development plan: summary template
From the DfE: “All schools should have a music development plan, as set out in the national plan for music education. We are asking schools to publish a summary of their music development plan on their website before the start of the 2024 to 2025 academic year. Schools should then update […]
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 15 May 2024
Dear Subscribers I hope that you all enjoyed the sunshine last weekend! Firstly, take note of an announcement from Ofsted at the end of last week. The inspectorate has stated that its report website will now show all the sub-judgements which a school receives (quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, […]
Early Years Update
Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Headcount Week! For those of you who submit via School 360, the pre-populated SUM 2023-24 headcount form is now available. Deadline for submission Friday 17th May To locate your file go to Drive > use the search bar to type in your provider ref […]
Work Experience YR10 and 12
This summer term, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) are excited to be delivering two work experience programmes providing young people in years 10 and 12 with an insight into different careers with the NHSBSA, sparking curiosity and raising awareness of how we work and what we do. To find […]
Devolved Transport Budgets for Special Schools and Specialist Support Bases – register interest here
You may be aware that in recent months Northumberland County Council launched a new approach in delivery of school transport for our children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, this approach allowing schools to take more control of this function for carefully selected cohorts of pupils. Northumberland County Council now have examples […]
DfE Update
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (13 May). The content is available here.
Services to Schools SLA Portal Reminder
The portal remains open for any outstanding purchases to enable schools to record their service requirements for council services for 2024/25. While individual service deadlines will be down to the discretion of Service Managers and contacts, can I ask that any schools who have not yet completed their purchases within the portal […]
School Wraparound Briefing Session
Come along to see what funding is available and what this means for your school. Two sessions are scheduled this week. Thursday 9th May from 4.00pm – 5.00pm Friday 10th May from 9.30am-10.30am Please see flyer attached and details on how to book. Should you have any queries, please contact theresa.kirkwood@northumberland.gov.uk.
Education Policy and Research Service 2023-2024 Weekly Update 8 May 2024
Dear Subscribers I hope that you all enjoyed the Bank Holiday weekend. Let us begin with school inspection. As Ofsted’s consultation ‘The Big Listen’ continues, Ofsted has announced that it is removing ‘deep dives’ (close inspection of selected subjects) from ungraded inspections, paving the way for what is described as […]
OASES outdoor learning twilights
Please see attached flyer which includes Forest Bathing Level 1, Forest School level 1 and Outdoor Active Learning Level 3 and also taster sessions.
Developing Quality Mathematics Teaching
Exploring evidence to support the teaching of mathematics. Dates: Monday 17th June & Tuesday 9th July (This training runs across two sessions) Trainers: Judy Wardle (Deputy Director of Newcastle Research School) & Claire Williams (Northumberland County Council). Further information: Developing Quality Mathematics Teaching. – Northumberland Education Booking link: https://forms.office.com/e/eVr86N7ws5