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Updated E‑Scooter Safety guidance is now available for schools, young people and families across Norfolk. Developed by Norfolk County Council's Road Safety team, this resource clearly explains what is legal, where e‑scooters can be used, age and licence requirements, and how to reduce risks, injuries and penalties.

A free opportunity on 21 May for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND and professionals working with them to speak in person with over 20 SEND service representatives.

They would like to interview staff in schools who have supported a primary-school sibling of a child living with cancer. The aim is to help build a better understanding of what is currently happening in schools to better support the staff who are at the heart of the children's experiences.

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We want to improve the information we provide for children and young people with SEND, and we're looking for 10 young people aged 11-25 to get involved. This is a chance to share honest opinions, influence real change, and help shape information that works better for them.

In order to encourage energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, there is a requirement for the county council to record and report energy usage across the estate.

Please share this reminder with students about recognising the signs of meningitis and septicaemia, especially as young people travel to and from Norfolk over Easter.

This British Science Week theme encourages children and young people to take the lead: asking the questions that matter most to them, exploring the world with curiosity, and discovering how science helps us find answers. UKHSA's e‑Bug programme helps children learn more about microbes, hygiene, antibiotics and immunity. It provides free educational resources to schools to help support children and young people to play their role in infection prevention and control.

This article provides an update on the work completed as part of the Norfolk Transition Framework Project. It includes a link to the updated Common Transfer Document (CTD) which we are asking all Norfolk schools to use to support effective transitions from primary into secondary school.

Episode 4 of the Norfolk Early Years Podcast is now live with the topic 'Supporting children's attention in the modern world' with Professor Sam Wass.

The Place Planning team will soon begin arranging school visits for NCC's Net Capacity review. This message contains information on how these visits will be organised, why they are being carried out, and how we aim to support your school through the process.

Norfolk & Suffolk Music Hub, in collaboration with the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, is delighted to invite schools across Norfolk and Suffolk to take part in Carnival of Cultures - a vibrant massed vocal performance in The Grand Ring at the Royal Norfolk Show 2026.

Are you an EAL (English as an Additional Language) Lead who is new to the role or an experienced EAL Lead who wants to embed more effective provision across your school? Do you want to learn how to comply with the latest guidance and legislation, and deliver effective provision for your EAL learners? If so, these fully funded EAL courses are for you.

The team for Deaf Children and Young People at Virtual School Sensory Support is offering free online training for staff working in education in Norfolk.

Empower your students to make a difference with the free Road Safety & Clean Air toolkit - a flexible, teacher-led resource and an opportunity to win Active Travel rewards or a school banner.

The Department for Education has released major updates to the national Use of Reasonable Force guidance, with full implementation from 1 April 2026. You're invited to a Norfolk County Council Briefing led by our Norfolk Steps team providing an overview of the updated DfE guidance and implications for schools and governing bodies.

This interactive quiz supports the Flourish principles and links to areas of the PSHE curriculum, including physical and mental health, while encouraging active participation, confidence, and independence.

The aim of Martyn's Law is to keep people safe, enhance national security and reduce the risk to the public from terrorism by the protection of public venues.  It places a requirement on those responsible for certain locations to consider the threat from terrorism and implement appropriate and proportionate mitigation measures. 

Join the Safe School Run Pledge to promote safe travelling and parking behaviours in your setting, and enter our termly prize draw for a chance to win a Road Safety banner or other useful Active Travel rewards.

With the Easter holidays approaching, this update contains resources to help you promote the Big Norfolk Holiday Fun programme to eligible children and their families.

Episode 4 of the Norfolk Early Years Podcast is now live with the topic 'Supporting children's attention in the modern world'.

An invite to the Norfolk and Suffolk Sustainability in Education Conference 2026, designed to help you respond confidently to the growing expectations around climate resilience, curriculum development and whole-school sustainability.

This training aims to enhance delegates knowledge and understanding of kinship care, through the use of data, reports and consultations with professionals & kinship families.

Led by experienced Norfolk moderators, these forums are available to support teachers in gaining a clear understanding of the end of KS2 writing assessment standards, and to provide an opportunity to moderate writing alongside colleagues from across the local area.

Ask EducationHR to search for applications suitable to the role you are recruiting to in their pool of ready talent.

Join us from Monday 9 March for our face to face Early Years Communication Hubs, where we welcome Cambridgeshire Community Services' (CCS) Speech and Language Therapy Team to explore everything you need to know about Listening & Attention.

We recognise that transitioning to a new school can be both exciting and challenging for young people. Our free TITAN Primary programme, Let's Go!, is here to equip Year 6 students with the skills and confidence needed for safe, independent travel.

Information on why the replacement is happening and what happens next.

National School Governors' Awareness Day 2026 - 12 February 2026 celebrates the hard work and dedication of this network of volunteers, to recognise their invaluable contribution and unwavering commitment to support education. To mark this day Governors for Schools and Judiciam Education are hosting free webinars open to all governors and trustees.

NDES and IPSEF webforms will update to a new web platform, which will allow for the saving of progress.

Two free training opportunities for DSLs regarding exploitation to help boost confidence to tackle this issue, developed following feedback from the safeguarding self-evaluation.

Schools with a Norfolk child in care on roll can apply for additional funding to enhance or extend existing general provision which will benefit those children. The deadline for submitting an application is Friday 13 February.

Norfolk County Council are pleased to share that a new specialist service has been commissioned to support a specific group of young people and the community around them. The aim of this new service to prevent the young person from reaching crisis point.

This training aims to enhance delegates' knowledge and understanding of kinship care.

The team for Deaf Children and Young People at Virtual School Sensory Support is offering free online training for staff working in education in Norfolk.

There is still time to book one-day Restorative Approaches training for your school at the offer price of just £500! Book now for training delivered before the end of the Summer Term 2026 to secure this half-price rate.

Schools in Norfolk know all too well how challenging teacher recruitment can be. One powerful way to tackle this is by growing your own workforce, inspiring local people to consider teaching as their next career move.

The funding is designed to help schools run Universal Music's UK Sound Foundation programme.

This training aims to support senior leaders to feel confident about managing critical incidents, trauma and bereavement in their schools and to share information about support available to schools and academies. There is no additional charge for LA Schools and subscribing academies for this training.

Booking is now open for the free Family Voice Norfolk Annual Conference 2026.

The TA Network provides an opportunity for professionals to collaborate, develop knowledge and understanding, share good practice and strategies, and build a network of support.

The Carers Identity Passport provides a discreet and consistent way for Young Carers to explain their situation. Launching on 2 Feb, the All Age Carers Identity Passport will now include additional icons and information for Young Carers.

Download the Crucial Crew Road Safety Quiz to help pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 build essential road safety skills through an engaging, facilitator-led session and guidance.

Led by experienced Norfolk moderators, these forums are available to support teachers in gaining a clear understanding of the end of KS2 writing assessment standards, and to provide an opportunity to moderate writing alongside colleagues from across the local area.

The National Literacy Trust has produced a comprehensive National Year of Reading toolkit, designed to equip teachers and practitioners with key dates, information and assets to help you inspire your pupils and implement plans to boost reading engagement.

Following the move for delivery from Norfolk Governor Services to the Education Safeguarding Team, there are now further dates available for this important training session.

We are consulting with education settings on the updated Norfolk School Attendance Strategy, which reflects current priorities and best practice. Please complete the short survey by Friday 6 February to help shape the accompanying action plan.

The DfE is launching the RISE Attendance and Behaviour Hubs Programme to help schools strengthen their practice through shared learning and targeted support. Schools interested in either light‑touch or more intensive support are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest. The Norfolk Learning Collaborative  is also interesting in schools able to offer peer support in its programme.

Access your Similar Schools Attendance Comparison Report to see how your school compares with others like yours and to check your 2025-26 Attendance Baseline Improvement Expectation (ABIE).

How the Local Authority supports schools with major maintenance to keep them safe, warm, and dry, and when schools, inside or outside the BMP, are expected to contribute funding.

The DfE has launched the RISE Attendance and Behaviour Hubs Programme, offering light‑touch or intensive support. Schools can submit an Expression of Interest. The Norfolk Learning Collaborative is also looking for schools to offer peer support.

The Fleming Initiative Education Project at Imperial College London is inviting secondary school students (aged 13-18) to take part in creative workshops to help shape this new programme.

The conference will focus on how inclusive, flexible approaches can strengthen mainstream inclusion and improve outcomes for all learners, particularly those with SEND.

A regional, collaborative initiative designed to improve Key Stage 2 outcomes. Access a free series of online networking and training opportunities.

Help students make safer choices with this free and flexible resource for secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges.

Expert advice from driving instructors and road safety specialists, offering practical tips and insights to help learners and their families navigate the process confidently and safely.

Join Tara Magee from the PiXL Curriculum Team to focus on generating ideas and planning for writing using PiXL resources.

Help us to spread the word that DigiFest returns to Norfolk libraries this February, bringing a month‑long celebration of free, exciting digital creativity for children and young people up to age 16.

All the slides from November's Practice Week, named 'Resilience makes brilliant!' by the young people from the Youth Parliament, are now available on the NSCP website.

This fully funded workshop, for those schools with Virtual School cohorts, is designed to support wellbeing through writing.

The Serious Violence Duty is reshaping how we understand and prevent violence in our communities. Join us for a virtual, interactive session designed for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in education to share their views.

Join the Safe School Run Pledge to promote safe travelling and parking behaviours in your setting, and enter our termly prize draw for a chance to win a Road Safety banner or other useful Active Travel rewards.

Apply for a free heritage orchard pack for your school by the end of January for delivery by mid-March.

Book workshops in KS 1 storytelling, KS2 to KS3 transition, and other opportunities including CPD for teachers for 'early contact' benefits.

This six-part training series will explore practical, play-based and relationship-centred strategies to support children's communication, interaction and emotional regulation.

We are delighted to announce that the next Norfolk Learning Collaborative Conference will take place on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at Wymondham College. This year's conference will focus on Adaptive Teaching and Quality First Teaching (QFT), exploring how these approaches can strengthen mainstream inclusion and drive positive outcomes for all learners.

Hosting an ITT Placement 2 trainee and stepping into a mentoring role is a low-risk, high-return investment. It enriches your school, develops your staff, strengthens future recruitment, and contributes to tackling Norfolk's teacher supply challenges.

We are excited to share with you the newly published Headteacher Induction handbook. This been written in collaboration with colleagues from NCC, VNET, NSLA and Norwich Diocese.

Your feedback will help shape how the Trails are improved and developed for the future - please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in the survey.

Grants are available twice a year for UK schools in challenging circumstances to run CREST Awards for students aged 3-19 who are underrepresented in STEM.

Inspiration SEND Network is excited to host their fourth annual conference in Norwich. This year's conference has a theme of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

The DfE is hosting live online discussions this December and January on key principles of SEND reform, with Schools Minister Georgia Gould and expert panels. These sessions give professionals and parents and carers the chance to hear directly from decision-makers and share their views before the upcoming Schools White Paper.

We would really value your feedback on the speech and language section of the INDES tool to help us carry out our review - the INDES provides a framework that supports settings to identify and describe the needs of their learners.

Primary Schools: Keep the Date Free - Tuesday, 3 February 2026

The school holidays are fast approaching - this update contains resources to help you promote the Big Norfolk Holiday Fun programme to eligible children and their families.

This course offers Early Years and childcare practitioners the opportunity to reflect on the inclusion of Gypsy Roma Traveller (GRT) children and to meet the EYFS statutory framework requirements in providing 'equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice, ensuring that every child is included and supported.'

The Government has launched a statutory consultation on how local government in Norfolk should be structured — a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape how local services are delivered. The consultation will run for seven weeks until Sunday 11 January 2026. More information and links are available in this article.

The IDSR has been significantly updated, including new methodology, national distribution banding and enhanced visual insights into data.

If you haven't already done so, please check and reply to our 5 November email to all school office email accounts asking for confirmation of key school details.

In response to a call for agreed ways of working regarding phase transfer transitions across Norfolk schools, an invite to express your interest to support the Phase Transfer Transitions working group.

Join school leaders, teachers, and support staff from across the East of England for a dynamic day of inspiration, collaboration, and practical action.

Michael Rosen, celebrated author and advocate for children's literacy, has given his support to this project and is enthusiastic for schools to establish book groups.

As we prepare for colder weather, please consider any extra steps you need to take to ensure you are prepared; take this opportunity to review your Business Continuity plan and make any updates you need to in advance of a disruption.

Help us find out what our care-experienced young people think about the services they experience and their well-being. We want to get at least 600 responses so we can do better for the children in our care.

Share the 'Teach in the East: Explore Your Route into Teaching' online events with your school's community and help to grow your local teaching workforce and inspire the next generation of teachers in your area.

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.

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

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

Please see details of a pilot being undertaken by Norfolk's Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) Team in relation to support for children who are under police investigation.

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

This session is designed to raise awareness and equip teams/colleagues to support these children and young people to achieve their best.

November 18-24 is World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness (WAAW) week, a global campaign to raise awareness and understanding, including resources and teaching tools for schools.

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

The White Ribbon Day campaign empowers education settings to take a stand against gender-based violence and foster a culture of respect, equity, and safety for women and girls. Support and resources are available to help education settings embed its themes into whole-education setting approaches that strengthen safeguarding, curriculum, and community values.

An email will be sent to all school office email accounts on Wednesday 5 November asking for confirmation of key school details.

These online sessions are the perfect opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching to find out more about the exciting pathways available across our region.

Do you support families that care for a child with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)? Tell them about our relaxed and welcoming event filled with helpful info, expert advice, and friendly faces.

Information about the upcoming Practice Week - "Resilience makes Brilliance!". We have a powerful series of multiagency events focused on the themes of Resilience from Monday 24th to Friday 28th November

Norfolk County Council Public Health's Road Safety Team has partnered with FirstCar to promote the Hierarchy of Road Users, introduced in the 2022 Highway Code. This campaign highlights how small changes in behaviour can make a big impact on road safety.

An important health awareness campaign, the 4Ts from Diabetes UK, about the early signs of type 1 diabetes in children and young people.

This is an ideal opportunity to teach pupils about the variety of religious faiths in the country, celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and the importance of respectful dialogue.

Join us to gain practical insights and valuable input from Pol-Ed and the NSPCC, helping you deliver confident, high-quality RSHE.

Learn about planning for and responding to flooding issues with this new Minecraft Education resource.

On Monday 17 November, bookings will go live to the public. Activities will run across 6 days from Monday 22 December to Monday 5 January, excluding weekends and bank holidays.

This interactive quiz supports the Flourish principles and links to areas of the PSHE curriculum, including physical and mental health, while encouraging active participation, confidence, and independence.

Updates from the Norfolk Learning Collaborative (NLC), including this year's priorities and an invitation to sign up to working parties

A reminder that all Norfolk schools must maintain their live attendance data link with the LA to meet statutory requirements. Join us for a webinar tomorrow (Wednesday 15 October) to support understanding of the process and expectations.

The Wensum Trust Hub invites you to join former Ofsted inspector Emma Spiers for this FREE one-day training course.

Explore Great Yarmouth seafront like never before, or join the Mayor of Great Yarmouth's Halloween Party.

The team for Deaf Children and Young People at Virtual School Sensory Support is offering free online training for staff working in education in Norfolk.

SEN Information Reports (SIRs) must be reviewed and updated annually. Please use the SIR tools and best practice guidance to help you and ensure your updated SIR is published on your website

Help Norfolk Virtual School to celebrate the incredible talents and accomplishments of children in our care at our upcoming conference.

In partnership with Norfolk County Council, Ice Creates Ltd are offering a free 2.5-hour online training session to help professionals in schools build confidence and skills to talk with young people about nicotine use, including vaping and smoking.

This training - an update session for experienced leaders, and an extended session for new leaders - will help you feel more confident in supporting your community and provide you with an opportunity to reflect on issues you may encounter and find ways that will help.

We're excited to share the new CPD Signposting Hub to better support schools and colleges in sourcing the professional development they need to grow their workforce.

We have launched our first Wraparound Bulletin - these will be regular communications sent to everyone signed up to hear about Wraparound updates.

Schools must share attendance data with the LA and DfE under new regulations. To help us keep records accurate, please complete this short form with your current MIS details and a key contact.

All schools are asked to complete the PRMA Census for the 2024/25 academic year.

Dates for the Early years Dedicated Schools Grant briefing sessions have been released.

The focus for ESP network meetings for the next academic year is based on support requested by settings through surveys and discussions. The Network offer consists of six meetings over the academic year as detailed below. Settings can access as many sessions as they require. Further information and booking is via S4S website. Training & Events | Norfolk Services for Schools .

The scholarship priority deadline for our Autumn 2025 NPQ cohort is this Friday, 3 October. Inspiration Teaching School Hub has a limited number of fully funded scholarships for our NPQ programmes, including Headship and SENCO, so apply today to secure your place.

The TA Network provides an opportunity to collaborate, share good practice and strategies alongside building a network of professionals.

The training session introduces INTRAN's services, including how to book interpreters and translators, with practical guidance and a live demo. It's designed to help staff feel confident using these services, whether they're new to INTRAN or just need a refresher.

Neaco is once again running two amazing programmes to support young people who are care-experienced, into education, employment and training. They are also offering online English Language tuition to a small number of year 10 pupils, from January 2026 onwards.

The Education Safeguarding Team would like to invite DSLs to join the following autumn term webinars. The webinars are opportunities for DSLs to further their learning but do not replace DSL refresher training.

Operation Encompass is being extended to Early Years settings across Norfolk. This term's pilot will focus on settings located in Norwich and Great Yarmouth.

This free event brings two professional musicians to your school via an online link, who will perform live, beautiful and exciting classical music.