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Thank you to everyone who has completed the WELL 2026/27 sign-up form so far.
Also thank you to everyone who has supported WELL’s evaluation this term through the Feedback 5 surveys - your input is greatly appreciated.
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2026/27 Annual Events Planner
All WELL events for 2026/27 are now available in the 2026/27 Annual Events Planner (live link) and will continue to be updated over the summer.
Programme outlines were shared in the 10 June WOW and are available: HERE, with further opportunities to follow.
Schools can sign up or renew participation via the WELL 2026/27 Sign-up Form., open until Wednesday 8th July 2026.
While schools can opt in/ continue with WELL elements we encourage you to consider fit and feasibility of each of the programmes before signing-up.
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Implementation Plan Submissions
In line with 2025/26 grant conditions, all schools are kindly requested to return their updated 2025/26 implementation plans to WELL@cumberland.gov.uk by Tuesday 30th June.
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2026/27 Grant Funding and Conditions
Ahead of the new academic year, please share details of any changes to staffing, including relevant SLT members or WELL leads, so we can keep our records up to date and ensure communications reach the right colleagues.
Following completion of the WELL 2026/27 Sign-up Form, we’ll share the evaluation form for 2025/26 implementation and 2026/27 grant offer letters (universal and targeted funding) at the start of the new academic year. Funding will remain in line with this year.
Grant Conditions
To support continued improvements for vulnerable learners, and build on the strong practice from the Disadvantaged Provision Project (DPP), all schools will be asked to submit the following:
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Draft 2026/27 Pupil Premium Strategy - for support and review
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Evaluation of 2025/26 implementation - to be shared in September
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Signed 2026/27 Grant Offer Letter - to be shared in September
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Continue your current implementation plan or submit a new plan (only priority and outcomes sections initially required)
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Governor oversight - annual report on progress and spend shared with governors
📅 By Friday 23 October 2026
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New programme for 2026/27: Targeting Maths subject, phase leaders and teachers.
If Maths in EY - KS3 is a priority for your school, we strongly recommend this new programme, combining subject expertise with a focus on effective implementation to drive sustained improvement.
Led by Sarah Stock and Simon Cox, it includes six practical twilight webinars (per phase) for Maths leads and Teachers alongside three implementation sessions for Maths/Phase Leads, led by Professor Jonathan Sharples and Jon Eaton.
WELL is also exploring the use of a funded, standardised maths assessment to help participating schools evidence the impact of the programme.
Full details are available in the programme flyer, and sign-up can be completed via the WELL 2026/27 form.
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Community of Practice Meetings
We are looking forward to welcoming SLT members and English Leads to Sentenced to Success: Module 3 Community of Practice, which will pull together the learning from across the year and support schools to consider how this can be implemented moving forward.
- Monday 29th June 09:30 - 15:30, Energus (Aspatria/ Cockermouth/ Wigton & Solway Clusters)
- Tuesday 30th June 09:30 - 15:30, Whitehaven Golf Club (Clegheads/ Maryport Clusters)
Preparation for the session
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Please bring a device with access to Google Drive, specifically the Module 3 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.
Going into 2026/27
The Community of Practice meetings for Cohort 1 will continue in the new academic year from the Spring Term, dates can be found in the 2026/27 WELL Annual Events Planner.
Stella will also be supporting delivery of the Implementing Literacy/ English workshops for the schools focusing on Writing.
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End of Year Celebration Event
We are looking forward to welcoming our GTT community of schools to the end of year celebration event on Thursday 9th July 12:30 - 15:30 at Whitehaven Golf Club.
Lunch will be provided from 12pm. Please email any dietary requirements to WELL@cumberland.gov.uk by Thursday 2nd July.
Each school’s case study evaluation poster will be printed and displayed at the event, with posters available to take back to school afterwards. This will provide an opportunity for all GTT schools to collaborate and celebrate their achievements over the past year.
We also welcome schools interested in starting GTT next year to join this event, please email your interest to WELL@cumberland.gov.uk and we will arrange this with you.
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