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Important upcoming dates to join Oakdene Reception Network. We look forward to meeting you.

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Save the Dates!

Malvin's RISE Reception Network events for 2026/2027...

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Benedict Biscop CE Academy will be hosting their next RISE Network.

Reception Network online meeting on Tuesday 23rd 9:30am-11:00am.

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Oakdene Primary Academy will be hosting their first RISE Reception Open Morning on Tuesday 30th June 9:30-11am

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Malvin's Close will be hosting their first Open Day on Monday 6th July: 9:30-11:30 and 1:00-3:00

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Malvin's Close will be hosting their second RISE Reception Network online meeting on Wednesday 24th June 3:30-5:00

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Malvin's Close Reception Network Virtual Meeting 13.05.26 Slides

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Malvin's Close Reception Network Virtual Meeting 13.05.26 Slides

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Malvin's Close Reception Lead Network Virtual Meeting 1 13.05.26

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Greenside Primary School will be hosting their first RISE Reception Network online meeting on Tuesday 19th May 2.30- 4.00 pm

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We are committed to working in partnership with early years professionals, learn more about how we can support EYPs here

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Malvin's Close RISE Reception Network Meeting 

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Malvin's will be hosting their first RISE Reception Network online meeting on Wednesday 13th May 3:30-5:00

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Sugar Hill RISE Reception Network Meeting

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Sugar Hill RISE Reception Network Meeting

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Sugar Hill will be hosting their first RISE Reception Network online meeting on Tuesday 12th May 3.30-5pm

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Oakdene Primary Academy will be hosting their first RISE Reception Network online meeting on Thursday 21st May 3:30-5pm

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Benedict Biscop CE Academy will be hosting their first RISE Reception Network online meeting on Wednesday 20th May 1:30-3:30pm

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RISE Reception Networks Lead School - Mavins Close Academy

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RISE Reception Networks Lead School We are delighted to share that Malvin’s Close Academy has been selected by the Department for Education as a Reception Networks Lead School as part of the national programme to ... Read More

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Guidance for inspectors and providers on inspecting registered early years settings in England under the renewed education inspection framework, available for use from 10 November 2025.

Find guidance for early years inspections in England:

early years inspection toolkit - what inspectors and early years providers use to discuss the quality of provision on inspection

early years inspection operating guide - a step-by-step guide for inspectors on how to inspect a registered early years setting

information about early years inspections - for staff and leaders, parents and carers and the wider public

Education inspection framework

The education inspection framework explains why we inspect registered early years settings and other educational provision, including the legal requirements.

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Early years inspection: toolkit, operating guide and information

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Guidance for inspectors and providers on inspecting registered early years settings in England under the renewed education inspection framework, available for use from 10 November 2025.

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Westgarth English Hub | Westgarth Primary School

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Offering support to schools in the North East of England including: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton and Sunderland.

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We are thrilled to announce that, from September, Westgarth English Hub is entering an exciting new phase of expansion and we’re looking for talented colleagues who want to be part of our next chapter. Register your interest to be the first to hear about upcoming opportunities across EYFS, KS1, KS2, Secondary Reading, and CPD delivery.

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Register Your Interest: September Roles at Westgarth English Hub

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Register Your Interest: September Roles at Westgarth English Hub

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SENhub, established by Sunningdale School, offers training and advice for teachers, parents, and carers to enhance the educational experience of children with special educational needs. We provide resources for both mainstream and special needs education, and we partner with the University of Northumbria to offer a unique Initial Teacher Training (ITT) course for those pursuing careers in Specialist settings.

Our offerings include a wide range of courses and workshops, such as Makaton, Intensive Interaction, and Mental Health First Aid, all designed to support children with various needs, including those in mainstream education. SENhub's dedicated spaces, the Nest and the Hive, are also available for other organizations focused on special needs education.

Explore our upcoming events and courses below.

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SENhub, established by Sunningdale School, offers training and advice for teachers, parents, and carers to enhance the educational experience of children with special educational needs. We provide resources for both mainstream and special needs education, and we partner with the University of Northumbria to offer a unique Initial Teacher Training (ITT) course for those pursuing careers in Specialist settings.

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This is the You Tube Channel of Sunningdale School, a specialist school for pupils with Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

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Malvin’s Close RISE Reception Network: Expression of Interest and Mailing List

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Thank you for your interest in joining Malvin’s Close RISE Reception Network. Please complete this form if your school would like to be added to our mailing list and kept informed about upcoming network opportunities. Please complete one form per educator that you would like adding to this network list.

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Improving Early Years Outcomes in the North East

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Resources and tools for early language development and parental engagement.

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Resources and tools for early language development and parental engagement.

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Resources and tools for early language development and parental engagement | National Literacy Trust

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Early years resources and tools for early language development and parental engagement.

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Advice and support for children’s development 

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Advice and support for children’s development 

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Advice and support for your child’s development

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Help for early years providers : Safer sleep

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This article was written by the Department of Education in collaboration with The Lullaby Trust.

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Put evidence-informed approaches into practice.

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Early years child development training : Home page

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Preparing for school - Best Start in Life

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Boost your child’s school readiness with everyday activities. Find practical tips for preparing for school and building confidence at every stage.

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Reception quality webinar series: autumn 2025

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Series of webinars on RISE reception quality in schools led by senior education sector experts.

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What should I do if I have concerns about my child's development?

If you're worried about your child's progress, talk to your childminder/nursery/pre-school team, health visitor, local children's centre or Family Hub.

If your child has developmental delays or SEND (suspected or confirmed), speak to their nursery, childminder, or health visitor/nursery/pre-school team well before they start Reception and discuss their needs when you are selecting schools.

You can work with your child's early years setting to help your child with self-care, managing emotions, social skills and communication in a way that suits their stage of development.

​You might want to share details about: their development, needs, what motivates them, what might trigger difficulties, how they learn best, and what strategies work well.

Make sure you share important information with everyone supporting your child, including their new Reception teacher.

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Your child's journey to school starts at home. We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we're all learning from birth. When it's time to start school, some children will need more help than others.

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Information about the Best Start in Life Strategy for Redcar and Cleveland can be found here.

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This plan sets out how local organisations will work together to make sure every child in Darlington has the best start in life

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Reception networks are part of the government’s Best Start in Life strategy and the regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) universal offer to help schools improve the quality of reception-year provision.

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We want every child to grow, learn and achieve their full potential and for families to feel confident that they can support their children in the best way possible and know they can get help and advice if needed.

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Northumberland Best Start in Life Strategy

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Northumberland Best Start in Life Strategy

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Funded Maths Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers and Schools

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Early Years materials designed to support Reception teachers (those working with 4-5 year olds)

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Early Years Archives - Great North Maths Hub

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Early Years materials designed to support Reception teachers (those working with 4-5 year olds)

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Resources - blogs, case studies, newsletters

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Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

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Working alongside the English Hub has been a very supportive process for our school. It's been great to spend time with the Literacy Specialists discussing what's been successful and also the next steps for our school. Staff who have completed training through the English Hub have felt well informed and supported too.

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The Research Schools Network is a collaboration (EEF & IEE) to create a network of schools that support the use of evidence to improve teaching practice.

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The Three Rivers Teaching School Hub, North of Tyne

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Three Rivers Teaching School Hub supports teachers in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside to access the ‘golden thread’ of teacher development. Initial teacher training, ECT training, NPQ’s, Appropriate Body services and a wider CPD offer aims to

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Northern Lights Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

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Northern Lights Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

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Northern Lights Early Years Stronger Practice Hub North East

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Covering: Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, North Tyneside, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland

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2025-2026 North East Research School Webinar Programme

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Linking Early Years Leaders 2025-26 -NO QR

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Northumberland Education Website- Early Years

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Northumberland Education Website- Early Years

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We support schools, settings, childminders and out of school provisions in Northumberland to meet the statutory requirements of the EYFS, including safeguarding and welfare, learning and development and accessing funding for eligible children. If you're looking to set up a nursery or become a childminder, we can help.

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We support schools, settings, childminders and out of school provisions in Northumberland to meet the statutory requirements of the EYFS, including safeguarding and welfare, learning and development and accessing funding for eligible children. If you're looking to set up a nursery or become a childminder, we can help.

Contact EarlyYearsTeam@northumberland.gov.uk

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We support schools, settings, childminders and out of school provisions in Northumberland to meet the statutory requirements of the EYFS, including safeguarding and welfare, learning and development and accessing funding for eligible children. If you're looking to set up a nursery or become a childminder, we can help. Contact EarlyYearsTeam@northumberland.gov.uk

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The Passport is an online platform which encourages collaborative partnership working to ensure all children including those with SEND are supported through:

Effective transition

Implementation and monitoring of actions to support progress

Early identification of needs with the use of a robust assessment tool

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An introductory, self-led course available to our SLA members via the Learning Library.

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A self-led learning course based on the ShREC approach to support high quality interactions in EYs.

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Supporting a smooth transition into reception

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Starting school is a significant milestone for children and families. A positive transition into reception helps children feel safe, confident and ready to learn.

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The Children’s Toothbrushing Guide - Starting Reception

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Baby teeth aren’t just practice teeth. They help children bite and chew, support speech development, guide adult teeth into place and boost confidence when smiling. When teeth aren’t cared for, it leads to tooth decay which can cause pain, infection and long-term oral health problems.

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The Potty Training Guide - Starting Reception

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Potty training is an important milestone in your child’s development. We understand that all children develop at their own pace, but research shows it’s best for your child’s bowel and bladder health to stop using nappies, including reusable nappies, pull ups and training pants, between 18 and 30 months.

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Northern Lights Early Years Stronger Practice Hub : North East

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Northern Lights Early Years Stronger Practice Hub : North East. 1,067 likes · 31 talking about this. Education website

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Great North Early Years Stronger Practice Hub | Haltwhistle

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Great North Early Years Stronger Practice Hub, Haltwhistle. 740 likes · 27 talking about this · 3 were here. A north-east based hub, fostering excellence in Early Years education 📚

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Help for early years providers : EYFS profile assessment support

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Welcome to Ofsted’s official YouTube Channel. Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. For more details about us visit www.gov.uk/ofsted.

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Help for early years providers : SEND assessment guidance and resources

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The resources have been developed by Dingley’s Promise in collaboration with the Department for Education.