News for Norfolk Education Providers

Updated guidance for Element 3 funding, and frequently asked questions.

As we begin the new academic year, we are creating a central reference library of the NCC Penalty Notices regarding school absence - Guidance for Parents 2025-26 documents issued by schools (previously referred to as the Warning Letter).

Last academic year, Children's Services undertook the whole system audit of school and college safeguarding practices in line with statutory guidance. Thank you to all of the schools and colleges who completed their submission; we have identified broad areas of strength and development ahead of the full report.

CPD opportunities include Primary Maths Teacher programme, Primary ECT programme, and Maths CPD programme for Secondary TAs.

Join this free one-day course, designed to help enhance children's spoken vocabulary and love of reading using the finest children's literature.

Norfolk schools are invited to take part in Cycle to School Week by making their Pledge to Pedal, with Bikeability helping students build cycling confidence and healthy habits. Schools can also sign up to the Safe School Run Pledge to promote safer travel and parking, with chances to win Active Travel prizes or a school banner. Plus, secondary schools and colleges can access the free Road Safety & Clean Air Toolkit to support learning and enter prize draws for resources or banners

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