Happy Wednesday!
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NGRT Leads: Administer assessment to all KS3 pupils between Monday 23 February - Friday 27 March 2026, using NGRT Form B.
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Imp Leads & Subject Leads: Secure places for Implementing WELL Workshop 5 (17th/ 18th March) with School Development Team.
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The latest from the WELL Team:
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Implementing WELL: Governor Workshop
Thank you to all schools that promoted and supported Governor attendance at our recent Governor workshop, as part of the Implementing WELL project. We were delighted to welcome over 40 Governors from across the region, reflecting the strong commitment within our school communities to evidence‑informed school improvement.
The session, led by Professor Jonathan Sharples and Jon Eaton, explored the foundations of effective implementation and highlighted the strategic role Governors play in supporting schools to make and sustain positive change.
The recording of the workshop can be found: HERE. The presentation slides used can be found on the Implementing WELL Padlet.
If your Governors have any follow‑up questions or require any further support, please advise them to contact WELL@cumberland.gov.uk.
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Programme Offer 2026/27
Following project findings and evaluations from our schools, the WELL team is now finalising our offer for the next academic year.
Our planning is always driven by school needs and we greatly value the insight and expertise of school leaders in shaping a responsive, evidence‑informed programme.
If there are any programmes or areas of focus you would like us to prioritise or provide further support for, please email your suggestions to WELL@cumberland.gov.uk, so we can consider them as we develop the offer.
Information about potential Maximising the Impact of TAs (MITA) and ELSA cohorts for 2026/27 can be found in the relevant sections below.
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Simon Cox: KS2/3 Mathematics Webinar Series
This is a reminder that all recordings and resources from the Simon Cox: Deep Dive into Evidence – KS2/3 Mathematics webinar series are available on the WELL website HERE.
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Implementing WELL: Workshop 5
Tuesday 17th March / Wednesday 18th March
We look forward to welcoming you to Workshop 5 of the Implementing WELL project, where we will focus on supporting delivery and driving improvement, at one of the following sessions:
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Tuesday 17th March 09:30–12:30 – Whitehaven Golf Club
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Tuesday 17th March 15:30–17:30 – Online
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Wednesday 18th March 09:30–12:30 – Greenhill Hotel
Learning Community Groups & Preparation
Following the positive feedback from our last face‑to‑face workshop, Workshop 5 will continue with the same approach - bringing schools together in learning community groups aligned to their chosen priorities.
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The session will provide time for collaboration, professional discussion and networking.
To support these group activities, please bring your monitoring and evaluation toolbox and your implementation plan, regardless of how far along you are with each. These will form part of the reflective and planning conversations during the workshop.
Please do bring along the subject lead linked to your priority if it is feasible to do so.
If you have not yet confirmed your place(s), please contact the School Development Team as soon as possible.
Thank you to everyone who completed the mid‑point survey - your feedback is invaluable in helping us tailor support for each school as the programme progresses. If you are yet to complete the survey, please do so: HERE.
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Implementation Plans Due Date
Tuesday 30th June 2026
Finally, an early reminder that following the final Implementing WELL workshop on 20th/21st May, all schools will be asked to submit their completed Implementation plan to WELL@cumberland.gov.uk by Tuesday 30th June.
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Cohort 2 (2025/26)
We hope your MITA work is progressing well in school. If you would like Sally to review your implementation plan and offer feedback or support, please email it directly to her at sally@ed-send.co.uk.
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RAG Self-Assessment Tool
After Easter, we will require all Cohort 2 schools to re-complete and return the MITA RAG Self-Assessment Tool to WELL@cumberland.gov.uk by Friday 1st May.
Potential Cohort 3 (2026/27)
If you would be interested in joining a potential MITA Cohort 3, next academic year with Sally Franklin, please email WELL@cumberland.gov.uk by Friday 13th March for the team to ascertain interest in this potential programme.
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Spring Term Newsletter
The Spring edition of the Cumbrian Award Newsletter was circulated before half term and is packed with a range of opportunities for participating schools.
This issue highlights several exciting offers from partners including Skills Builder UK, Coastal Cumbria, and Everyone Here, all designed to enrich the experiences available to your Cumbrian Award pupils.
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Sellafield Volunteer Programme Pilot Opportunity
We are also pleased to share a new opportunity for initally one primary school and one secondary school to join a pilot of the Sellafield Volunteer Programme. The pilot will support schools to deliver high‑quality Cumbrian Award experiences by enabling you to book a Sellafield STEM Ambassador for an in‑school session linked to a specific strand, skill, or role‑model focus.
- Activities will be fully tailored as part of the booking process.
- All safeguarding and safety checks are embedded within the scheme.
- Administration is minimal, and the offer is free of charge.
- Participation can count directly towards Cumbrian Award experiences and booklet completion.
If your school would like to express interest in joining the pilot, please email Cumbrian.Award@cumberland.gov.uk by Wednesday 11th March.
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Community of Practice: Module 2
Wednesday 11th March / Thursday 12th March
we are looking forward to seeing all members of SLT and English Leads at the Module 2 Community of Practice Sentenced to Success, which will take place on:
- Wednesday 11th March 09:30 - 15:30, Energus (Aspatria/ Cockermouth/ Wigton & Solway Clusters)
- Thursday 12th March 09:30 - 15:30, Whitehaven Golf Club (Clegheads/ Maryport Clusters)
Please 'accept' the meeting invite to confirm your attendance.
Meeting Focus
The day will be structured around four key areas:
- Sentence curriculum – scope and sequence
- Assessing and moderating
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Reflecting on your writing offer using the KEEP • GROW • TRIM • BIN model
- TA deployment
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Preparation for the session
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Please bring a device with access to Google Drive, specifically the Module 2 Community of Practice (CoP) folder.
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Power outlets at the venues are limited, so please ensure your device is fully charged before arrival.
Lunch will be provided. If you have any dietary requirements, please email these to WELL@cumberland.gov.uk by Friday 6th March.
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Module 2A and 2B Recordings
Recordings and resources from Module 2A (Sentence Construction) and 2B (Pedagogy & Modelling) are available on the Programme Google Drive for all WELL schools.
2026/27 Potential Training Cohort
If your school is interested in training an ELSA for the next academic year, please email WELL@cumberland.gov.uk by Friday 13th March, so we can gauge interest for a potential future cohort.
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The Implementing WELL Padlet includes all presentation slides, recordings and resources to support participation in the Implementing WELL project.
Please do not share these resources more widely than your school.
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Sign up for certain WELL Events in the following ways:
- Registered users can book through our online system SLA Online
- By emailing the School Development Team at School.Development@cumberland.gov.uk
- By calling the team on 01228 221315 / 221316
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