News for Norfolk Education Providers

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.