Author: Mr Wheatley

Publisher warning regarding compromised website linked to children’s book.

Please see the statement below from the Publisher, Faber and Faber, regarding the website linked to the ‘Humphrey’ series of books by Betty Birney. If your child has any of these books at home you may wish to remove them from your child’s book shelf until this issue is resolved.

Public Statement  (from Faber & Faber)

This morning, we became aware that the website www.funwithhumphrey.com which is advertised on the back of various titles in the ‘Humphrey’ series by Faber author Betty G. Birney now leads to a malicious website. This website is not in any way associated with Faber or the author Betty Birney. 

We are taking this matter extremely seriously, and acting, as a matter of urgency. All affected stock is now frozen. We have immediately paused on the sale and distribution of those books. We have reported the site to the National Cyber Security Centre.  

We are asking people not to visit the website and to ensure that children do not visit it either. We are asking anyone who has copies of these titles to remove these books from their shelves and return them to us, until such time as they can be replaced.

Ebook editions of these books have already been amended.

The affected titles are listed below, 

978-0571282500 – Secrets According to Humphrey

978-0571328338 – Holidays According to Humphrey

978-0571248186 – Friendship According to Humphrey

978-0571328352 – Mysteries According to Humphrey

978-0571284191 – Spring According to Humphrey

978-0571328383 – Imagination According to Humphrey

978-0571328390 – World According to Humphrey

978-0571328369 – Christmas According to Humphrey

978-0571255429 – School According to Humphrey

We sincerely apologise for all inconvenience and distress that this will have caused and to all Humphrey fans. 

Empowering Parent / Carer Programme with Hexham Family Hub

Please see below a poster for the Empowering Parents Group at Hexham Family Hub, starting in January 2026.
This group is for parents and carers of children with additional needs and/or disabilities who would like to meet with other parents/carers, facilitated by Hexham Family Hub Practitioners.
Further information, including contact details, can be found on the attached poster.

Northumberland’s Guide to SEND Support by Parent Carers for Parent Carers: The Rainbow Guide

SEND Information from Mrs. O’Reilly:

NORTHUMBERLAND’S GUIDE TO SEND SUPPORT BY PARENT CARERS FOR PARENT CARERS: THE RAINBOW GUIDE

As your school’s SENDCo, I wanted to share a resource that many of our families have found incredibly helpful — the Rainbow Guide, created by the Northumberland Parent Carer Forum (NPCF).  NPCF Northumberland Rainbow Guide

This guide has been written by parent carers, for parent carers, and it’s designed with one purpose in mind: to help you feel supported, informed, and less alone. I know that navigating your child’s needs can sometimes feel overwhelming,       especially when you’re trying to understand new processes or access the right support. Please know that you’re not expected to do it all on your own — and you don’t have to.

NPCF is a warm and welcoming community made up of parent carers, local groups, professionals, and organisations across Northumberland who all share a commitment to supporting families of children with SEND. Their Rainbow Guide brings together clear, accessible information about what help is available, where to find it, and who you can talk to. It acts as a friendly hand to hold during times that may feel uncertain.

I often describe NPCF as both a source of practical advice and a place where families feel understood. They offer opportunities to connect with other parents, learn more about services, and have your voice heard in shaping support across the county.

I hope you find the Rainbow Guide reassuring and useful, and please remember that you are never alone on this journey. NPCF, our school, and many others across Northumberland are here to walk alongside you and your child.