Dear Colleagues,
Updates from the Team
Funding Discussion Slots
We are now holding drop-in sessions every Wednesday (term-time only). If you would like to book a slot to discuss your funding queries, please complete this form.
Updates from Partners
Help to Grow Business Management Course
The University of Sunderland is delivering a government-backed programme to empower business leaders and senior managers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to transform their leadership skills and their business.
Help to Grow: Management Course is 90% funded by the government.
The University is looking to work with up to 30 SME’s employing between five and 249 employees. They offer a practical hands on course designed to boost the skills, knowledge and confidence of business leaders and their senior managers, increasing business performance, resilience and long-term growth. Please see link below for more information – https://www.sunderland.ac.uk
If you are interested in joining the University of Sunderland’s December intake, please contact helptogrow@sunderland.ac.uk for more information.
‘Be wise, immunise’ – Free flu nasal spray communications
The NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB are asking for your support in reminding parents about the free flu nasal spray for 2–3-year-olds this winter.
Please use this communications toolkit across your social media, websites and regular parent updates. Resources can be downloaded here: Campaign materials.
Flu vaccine uptake in 2–3-year-olds remains lower than in other groups, so your help in reaching parents is vital.
For support with the toolkit or tailored assets, please contact:
- Andrea Jones – Andrea.jones2@nhs.net
- Abbie Mulgrew – Abbie.mulgrew@nhs.net
Upcoming Events
SEND Conference 2025 with NEAT- Newcastle Research School
We are delighted to invite you to our third annual SEND Conference: Assess| Adapt| Adjust: Inclusive Practice that Works
Date: 6 November, 2025
Time: 09:00 – 15:00
Venue: St James’ Park, Strawberry Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Cost: Thanks to funding from the North East Combined Authority, this event is completely free to attend.
See attached flyer for further information and to book.
