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- 20/10/25
Ofsted’s New Framework Highlights Importance of Professional Development
The updated Ofsted Education Inspection Framework, launching in November 2025, places renewed emphasis on professional development and leadership learning - a significant boost for schools engaging with National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).Read Full Story - 06/10/25
Busting Myths about National Professional Qualifications
National Professional Qualification (NPQ) programmes are a key part of the Department for Education’s Golden Thread of professional development. They offer high-quality, evidence-informed training that can make a powerful difference to staff, pupils, pedagogy, and progress in schools. Despi...Read Full Story - 03/10/25
Essex Research School update - 3 October 2025
Latest updates from the Essex Research School - including Clips from the Classroom, details of upcoming Get to know Essex Research School webinars in November and December and an Early Years webinar in November in partnership with the REACHout Stronger Practice Hub.Read Full Story - 23/09/25
Welcome Back - Early Career Training Programme
This September, Early Career Teachers and their mentors across Essex are embarking on an inspiring journey as they begin our new Early Career Training Programme. In the last fortnight, we are also delighted to have welcomed our Year 2 ECTs and mentors back to their training, as they continu...Read Full Story - 19/09/25
Essex Research School update - 19 September 2025
Latest updates from the Essex Research School - including Pupil Premium Guidance, details of upcoming Get to know Essex Research School webinars in November and December and an Early Years webinar in November in partnership with the REACHout Stronger Practice Hub.Read Full Story - 09/09/25
NPQ Funding - November 2025 Cohort
The Department for Education (DfE) has now confirmed scholarship eligibility for the November 2025 National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) intake.Read Full Story - 08/09/25
New Year, New Cohort, New Approach – NPQ Partnerships for Cohort 5
Saffron Teaching School Hub is committed to supporting professional development across our region, and will be providing schools, teachers and leaders with access to the full suite of Specialist and Leadership NPQs. As well as continuing our longstanding partnership with Teach First, we are also...Read Full Story - 21/07/25
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
The 'Class of 2025' 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...Read Full Story - 16/06/25
A Year of Growth, Reflection & Connection: Highlights from the Saffron Early Career Programme 2024–25
As the 2024–25 academic year draws to a close, Saffron Teaching School Hub's Early Career Programme community has much to celebrate. Through training sessions, mentoring conversations, and reflective practice, ECTs and their mentors have shared a journey filled with insight, inspirati...Read Full Story - 13/06/25
ECT Induction and the Early Career Teacher Entitlement
ECT Induction is a statutory two-year support and training programme for newly qualified teachers in England. It ensures early career teachers (ECTs) receive structured development, mentoring, and assessment during their first two years in the profession. From September 2025, the Early Care...Read Full Story - 12/06/25
FIPC: Celebrating Success - Reaccredited ITT provision in Harlow
Saffron Teaching School Hub is delighted to announce that Forest Independent Primary Collegiate (FIPC), an established and respected provider with over 30 years of experience delivering Initial Teacher Training, has been re-accredited by the DfE. Their programme, led by Dr. Helen Tyle...Read Full Story - 12/06/25
Growing Leaders, Growing Trust: How Inspires MAT and Saffron TSH are Shaping the Future Together
Ceri Jones, Inspires MAT CEO, shares his reflections with Kerrie McGivern, Saffron TSH Deputy Director. At Inspires Multi-Academy Trust, the commitment to “fulfilling potential, fostering belief, and seeking excellence” is more than a vision - it’s a lived reality. With a growin...Read Full Story