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Job Opportunity
Newcastle Bridges School are hiring a highly motivated, inspirational tutor to support numeracy for some pupils in our Kenton provision.
Job Opportunity
Newcastle Bridges School are hiring a highly motivated, inspirational tutor to support literacy for some pupils in our Kenton provision.
Keeping Children Safe Online
Gem Education have created a video and resources for Parents and Carers on keeping children safe when online
The Little Orange Book
The Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group have created The Little Orange Book full of expert advice to help your children when they're poorly
Day Off 29th November
Newcastle Bridges School, alongside other schools within the Prosper Learning Trust, will be closed on Monday 29th November as the Queen's Jubilee in May falls in a school holiday.
Job Opportunity: Learning Support Assistant - Ferndene Site
Newcastle Bridges School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational member of support staff to support young people in their education at our Ferndene site.
It's National Teaching Assistants' Day!
Today we are celebrating our teaching assistants and all the amazing work they do
Job Opportunity
Thomas Bewick School are looking for Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to join the friendly team of staff providing support/care to children and young people during the midday break.
Job Opportunity
Prosper Learning Trust are hiring skilled Learning Support Assistants with experience of supporting pupils with SEND for Thomas Bewick School.
Job Opportunity
Lead Administrator - Mary Astell Academy Prosper Learning Trust are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and highly motivated professional to the post of Lead Administrator to the busy office at Mary Astell Academy.
Job Opportunity
Prosper Learning Trust are hiring a new Finance Officer to join the Trust's Central Finance Team
Job Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, apprentice to join an experienced team. This is an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to become an excellent practitioner within our multi academy trust and work in a challenging yet rewarding multidisciplinary environment. Closing Date: 12th July 2021 Start Date: ASAP 37 hours per week, Full Year - Fixed term (18 months)
Prevent
Attached is a digital leaflet designed specifically for parents, guardians, family and friends. ACT EARLY is a website designed for the public, to inform and encourage them to make Prevent referrals if they have worries about their children, family or friends.
Job Opportunity
Thomas Bewick School are looking for Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants to join the friendly team of staff providing support / care to children and young people during the midday break.
Gilbert Ward Academy Consultation Event 30 June 2021
Tomorrow we have our last two consultation events.
Gilbert Ward Academy Site Visit
Mark Jones, Chief Executive Officer, and a number of other colleagues visited the Gilbert Ward Academy site this week.
A letter from Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Education
A letter to secondary school and college parents in England on continuing regular Covid-19 testing from Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Education
Facebook reminder to parents to join edTalk
We would like to invite you to subscribe to our emagazine edTalk. edTalk will enable you to set your own preferences when you join, you can choose which classes you would like to see articles from and you will be able to bookmark articles, allowing you to create scrapbooks and much more. To subscribe to edTalk follow the link below and enter the email address that we have on file for you as a parent and choose a password. https://nbs.
Gilbert Ward Academy Consultation
Consultation on Gilbert Ward Academy, a new Special Free School for children aged 11-16, begins today and runs until 16th July 2021.
Job Opportunity
We’re looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Marketing and Communications/Central Services Support Assistant who will play a key role in creating and delivering engaging and inspiring content across a range of media and digital channels, whilst also supporting a busy Central Services Team. See our website for more details and an application form to apply https://www. All applications to be submitted to [email protected]
Job Opportunity
Prosper Learning Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust, seeks to appoint a highly motivated Finance Officer to join the Trust’s Central Finance Team. See our website for more details and an application form to apply https://www. All applications to be submitted to [email protected]
County Lines
“County lines is a term used to describe gangs and organised criminal networks involved in exporting illegal drugs into one or more importing areas within the UK, using dedicated mobile phone lines or other form of “deal line”.
Kirkley Hall
Students where in the rodent room and were able to handle Siberian and Russian dwarf hamsters as well as the Chinchillas.
Mental Health UK
The theme for this year is ‘nature‘ – something fitting, after a year where we’ve seen more of our four walls in our homes than the four seasons.
Mental Health Minute
This week has been Mental Health Awareness Week, today there will be a 'Mental Health Minute' see link for more information: https://www.
Job Opportunity
Marketing and Communications/Central Services Support Assistant (Maternity Cover) Job start: 1st September 2021 We’re looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Marketing and Communications/Central Services Support Assistant who will play a key role in creating and delivering engaging and inspiring content across a range of media and digital channels, whilst also supporting a busy Central Services Team. For more details and an application form, see https://www.
Young People's Under 18 Clinic @ New Croft
See below for information on Young People's Under 18 Clinic @ New Croft.
Virtual Subject Sessions
To help our students with their transition from school into Newcastle College over the coming weeks and months, Newcastle College have put together a number of Virtual Subject Session events which will give them the opportunity to find out more about the course they have already applied for or find out more if they are still researching their options.
The Big Ask
The Children’s Commissioner for England, Rachel de Souza, is launching the largest ever survey of children and young people in England.
Harry Watts Academy New Building Opens to Pupils
Harry Watts Academy staff welcomed their pupils at their new school building today.
Letter to children and young people from the Secretary of State for Education
Gavin Williamson has written an open letter to young people thanking them for the way they have responded to the huge challenges they have faced throughout the pandemic. Read it here: https://bit.
Lateral Flow Home Testing
By the end of next week we will have completed the 3rd lateral flow test for Covid-19 in school for those who provided consent.
Understanding a Child’s Digital World – Event, Tuesday 16th 2021, 1800
Please see details below of a free online event hosted by Counter Terrorism Policing, please sign up. Understanding a Child’s Digital World – Event, Tuesday 16th 2021, 1800 FREE Online safety event open to parents, professionals -anyone who wants to learn more about the digital world Counter Terrorism Policing East Midlands are hosting a free online event to encourage parents and professionals to talk to children about online safety. This session serves as an introduction to understanding the digital world and what risks are present for children. The event will be interactive, open to everyone with questions encouraged – please join and circulate to anyone else who may be interested. The event is supported by guest speakers from the East Midlands Cyber Engagement Team and Warning Zone. ACT Early more info here: 👉https://youtu.
Virtual Subject Sessions
To help our students with their transition from school into Newcastle College over the coming weeks and months, Newcastle College have put together a number of Virtual Subject Session events which will give them the opportunity to find out more about the course they have already applied for or find out more if they are still researching their options.
Virtual Parents' Information Evenings
Parents and carers also have a lot of questions about the college and that is why Newcastle College have introduced Virtual Parents’ Information Evenings as a platform for parents to ask questions and find out more themselves.
Return to School on 8 March
The Government announced on 22 February that all students would return to school from 8 March.
Top Tips for Good Mental Health and Wellbeing
Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George has shared his ‘top five tips’ for young people’s good mental health and wellbeing.
Chinese New Year 2021.
Chinese New Year 2021 is the year of The Metal Oxen, this starts February 12th. Previous Metal Oxen years have included 2009 & 1997.
Chinese New Year
To celebrate the Chinese New Year the young people at Ferndene designed and created origami fortune cookies to spread positivity to other young people and staff.
Children's Mental Health Week
This week is Children's Mental Health Week and here at NBS we would like to signpost parents to some online support and guidance.
Love Newcastle!
Kenton students discover what a famous, interesting and beautiful city they live in.
Take Part in our COVID-19 Research Study
The Great north Children’s Hospital are looking for 140 individuals to take part in the study looking at COVID-19 antibodies in children and young people.
Covid 19 Update - School Closure
NBS Kenton will be open to children of key workers and vulnerable students ONLY this week.
Newcastle Bridges School will Re-open on Tuesday 5th January
In line with the Department for Education guidance for Alternative Provision we will be open as normal from Tuesday 5th January 2021.
New School Building for Harry Watts Academy
We received the keys for Harry Watts Academy's new school building today.
Merry Christmas from Newcastle Bridges School!
Merry Christmas, with best wishes from all the staff at Newcastle Bridges School.
Festive Football Cracker at NBS Kenton
The now-traditional football match on the last day of term proved to be an epic clash.
We are Recruiting!
Here at Prosper Learning Trust, we are recruiting for an experienced Estates Management Officer to join our Central Services Team, please see the following link for our application pack: https://www.
Parent/Carer Support Group
Parents/ Carers who are supporting a child/ young person with emotional or mental health issues, see image below.
Letter From Mark Jones Regarding NHS Test and Trace
Prosper Learning Trust would like to share this important information from NHS Test and Trace, on how we can work together to make sure we can continue to give children and young people the best education in the safest way possible.
Northumbria Police - Scheme in Newcastle City Centre
Northumbria Police have asked us to share some information with you.
Newcastle's Best Summer Ever
Newcastle's Best Summer Ever programme are offering lots of activities this summer.
Prosper Learning Trust to Open New School in Northumberland
Prosper Learning Trust have been the successful bidder for a new special school to be built in Northumberland
Invite to QA Session
You are invited to a question and answer session with Deanne Taylor, Head of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Newcastle City Council.
What’s on offer this coming summer?
Newcastle's Best Summer Ever team will be offering a summer holiday scheme this year.
Welcome To Chris Richardson Our New Executive Head Teacher
We are delighted to announce that Chris Richardson has taken up his new role of Executive Head Teacher of Newcastle Bridges School and Mary Astell Academy this week.
Relationship Education
Schools usually teach Relationship Education as part of their science and PSHE curriculum during the Spring/Summer terms.
The National Careers Service
The National Creers Service can help in supporting students explore options following exam results or if their exams have been cancelled.
J K Rowling's New Book - The Ickabog
J K Rowling, the Harry Potter novelist, has released a free children's story with a new chapter available each day.
Coronavirus - Schools Update from Newcastle City Council
Letter from Judith Hay, Director of Children, Education and Skills, Newcastle City Council.
New Executive Head Teacher Appointed
Letter from Mark Jones regarding the appointment of a new Executive Head Teacher for Mary Astell Academy and Newcastle Bridges School.
Think U Know
Think U Know have created information to support parents during COVID-19 and the closure of schools.
Newcastle Bridges School closed over half term
In line with government guidelines, Newcastle Bridges School will not be open to pupils during the May half term holiday from Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May.
7 Top Tips to Support Reading at Home
The Education Endownment Foundation shares lots of useful information for parents.
Creating a Routine for Home Learning
The Education Endownment Foundation shares lots of useful information for parents.
Health Visiting and School Nurse Service Update
Your Health Visiting and School Nursing service is available to support you.
First Head Teacher for New Harry Watts Academy Appointed
We are delighted to announce the appointment of the first Head Teacher, Derek Cogle, for our new specialist autism school in Sunderland, Harry Watts Academy.
Mr Sheehan Achieves eduCCateGlobal™ Climate Change Teacher Status
Mr Sheehan has been working hard to become Prosper Learning Trust’s United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) accredited eduCCateGlobal™ Climate Change Teacher.
Parental information on keeping your children safe online over the holidays
Our homes have become even more connected.
Great North Run
Ben has been a pupil at NBS for over ten months following an accident which meant he was unable to walk.