School news highlights

Reminder: Big Norfolk Holiday Fun - Winter 2025 bookings open this week

FAO: All school staff , 17 November 2025 09:47

This week sees the launch of the winter Big Norfolk Holiday Fun programme - included is information to help you support children and young people in accessing the programme.

AI for Career Leaders: Transforming the Future of Guidance and Employability

FAO: Careers Leads and Careers Advisers working in schools , 14 November 2025 10:40

Led by Danny Mirza, one of the UK's leading voices on AI in Careers and Employability

Free CPD events from Wensum English Hub

FAO: Primary schools , 13 November 2025 11:37

Wensum English Hub has free CPD training opportunities for Primary Schools which including How to be the Perfect Play Partner, Writing Framework CPD sessions, Preparing for Phonics Screening Check 2026.

Upcoming Attendance Network Meetings & Registration Process

FAO: Senior Attendance Champions, School Attendance Officers, School staff with responsibility for attendance , 11 November 2025 10:15

Attend our termly Attendance Network sessions to share best practice and receive key updates. Complete the Delegate Registration Form to secure your place.

Planned Admission Number Consultation Window for 2027-2028 is now open

FAO: Headteachers, Governors, Trust CEO's and other stakeholders , 11 November 2025 10:00

This consultation invites responses to the local authority's approach to the Planned admission number (PAN) consultation for 2027-2028 admissions.

Norfolk Virtual School Conference 2025 - bookings open

The conference theme is 'Stepping into your power' - a one day event for Designated Teachers, Social Workers and other professionals working with our Virtual School cohorts. The conference will explore how we can all 'step into our power' to ensure young people can achieve and have successful futures.

New working with young people web pages

FAO: To share with Parents / Carers / Staff , 10 November 2025 11:45

Designed for existing staff and new talent looking to join the workforce to showcase the opportunities across the system and inform on the skills and qualifications you may need

Activate with Joe Wicks for BBC Children in Need

Participate in the live-streamed Activate workout session between 09:30 - 09:50 on Friday 14 November; a great way to kickstart any in-school fundraising activities.

Inspiration Teaching School Hub - Last remaining funded NPQ places

Inspiration Teaching School Hub has just a few funded places left on our NPQ courses for Autumn 2025, including Senior Leadership and Headship. This will be the only cohort for 2025/6 so now is your last chance to sign up for an NPQ this academic year.