Saffron Teaching School Hub
Saffron Teaching School Hub is the DfE designated Teaching School Hub for Braintree, Chelmsford, Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford. We work with schools across Essex to deliver positive outcomes for pupils in all phases by supporting teachers at all stages of their careers, from initial teacher training through to leadership.
News & Events
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Latest News
- 01/10/24
Implementation for evidence informed approaches - Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning across the school
Three years ago, evidence-based practice was relatively unknown to us as a whole staff discussion point, let alone being seen as key to addressing school development, but knowing this was our next undertaking we went for it (strategically)! - 24/09/24
Saffron CPD Series: RA Butler - A School Development Journey
RA Butler Academy is a 3-form entry Infant and Junior school serving a diverse community within the heart of Saffron Walden. The school is recognised as being a highly ambitious setting which nurtures compassionate and knowledgeable global citizens. Recently graded as outstanding, RA Butler... - 23/09/24
Why should my school sign up to the DfE School Experience service?
At a time when education is experiencing a recruitment crisis, encouraging new entrants to the profession is vital. The DfE runs a Get School Experience platform which seeks to facilitate visits to schools by prospective applicants to ITT courses. As many providers do require evidence of engagement... - 19/09/24
Clips from the Classroom - supporting the development of teaching and learning
How many times when attending – or even leading – training have we thought ‘I wish there was a way of seeing what it actually looks like in practice'? A resultant search for video clips can take many hours, and also lead us down many rabbit holes. - 10/09/24
Parental Leave Group Coaching Programme
The MTPT Project’s Parental Leave Group Coaching Programme will be running throughout the academic year 2024-25. Supported by a number of Teaching School Hubs in the East of England, this three-session programme offers colleagues in the East of England empowering group coaching when... - 06/09/24
Welcome Back!
Saffron Teaching School Hub extends a warm welcome to colleagues old and new, and our best wishes for the year ahead. We're here to serve schools, leaders and teachers across our region and would love to find out how we can help you achieve your goals this year. You can find information about... - 16/07/24
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
The 'Class of 2023' trainees with our Lead Partners CTSN SCITT, Mid Essex ITT and West Essex SCITT have been awarded QTS and have enjoyed some well deserved celebrations. Congratulations from Saffron Teaching School Hub and good luck to all as they embark on their new roles as fully qua... - 08/07/24
What is the impact so far of the Early Career Framework?
UCL are conducting a longitudinal study to evaluate the impact of the statutory framework for ECT induction introduced in September 2021. The new framework intends to support the retention of teachers and to improve teaching practice. The second interim report was published this year, focu... - 03/07/24
Measuring the impact of an NPQ
Engaging in an NPQ represents an investment of time, resources and expertise from programme members, school leaders and specialist facilitators alike. So, what is the return on that investment? - 02/07/24
Case Studies: Working with New Vision English Hub
New Vision English Hub, one of 34 English Hubs nationwide, supports schools in achieving excellence in teaching reading and early language development, and provides funding and free support to schools in Essex and North East London. We asked two schools in the Saffron Teaching School Hub ar... - 17/06/24
The FAME approach and revisiting the Seven-Step Model
Having completed a substantial amount of CPD around metacognition over the last two years, we recently revisited the importance of modelling and shared writing from EYFS to the end of KS2 in our setting. Improving outcomes in writing continues to be a high priority element of our School Development... - 11/06/24
ITT into ECT Conference resources
On Wednesday 22 May 2024, the East of England Teaching School Hubs hosted an online 'ITT into ECT' conference for trainee teachers who will become ECTs in September. Resources from this event are now available online.
Our Hub Area
Our Hub Area
Our Hub covers the Essex local authority districts of Braintree, Chelmsford, Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford with over 250 primary, secondary and special schools.