Northumberland County Council is proud to support Spark Northumberland, a curriculum-led careers platform available now, helping primary school children discover the world of work on their doorstep. Join other schools already signing up to Spark Northumberland and
connect the curriculum with the world of work.
A version of the platform is already used across 100 schools in the Tees Valley. Spark Northumberland has been built specifically for Northumberland schools, children and employers. The bespoke platform puts local employers into classrooms through short, child friendly videos mapped to what children are already studying. No extra planning for teachers, just real Northumberland jobs woven into everyday lessons.
Career ideas form before the age of 11, yet most children have little visibility of the opportunities that exist locally. By giving every child a window on local careers, Spark Northumberland aims to raise aspiration and strengthen the county’s future talent pipeline.
The Council’s support, along with that of the other funders, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Tony Platten Foundation via the Community Foundation, keeps the platform heavily subsidised, so every school can take part regardless of size or budget.
All schools registering on the platform by 23rd October 2026 will benefit from a reduced cost of £50 plus VAT in year 1, with £100 plus VAT per annum thereafter.
Upcoming demos and contact details
School leaders and staff can book to attend one of our upcoming demos on Tuesday 15th,
Thursday 17th and Wednesday 23rd September, all from 3:45pm to 4:30pm – please use
this link to do so: Demo Booking Form
For any queries, please contact Sally Green, Head of Spark Northumberland, at
sally@connectnorthumberland.org
www.sparknorthumberland.org
