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- 19/10/26
Essex Research School update – 19 October 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School – including free online professional development events in November and a new blog post on 'Beyond the Staffing Ratio: Are SEND Support Hours Reaching the Pupils Who Need Them Most?'Read Full Story - 05/10/26
Essex Research School update - 5 October 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School – including 'Be More TED - Implementing Change in a School Context' and 'Be More TED - Transforming Teaching Through Deliberate Evaluation'.Read Full Story - 25/09/26
New SEND and Inclusion Training Materials Now Available
The Department for Education has published the first set of SEND In-House Training Materials to support schools and post-16 settings in delivering professional development on SEND and inclusion. The training materials form part of the government's wider commitment to strengthening support for ch...Read Full Story - 22/09/26
Celebrating Professional Learning: Limes Farm's NPQ Journey
At Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery, part of the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, professional learning is more than a CPD offer, it is a fundamental part of the school's culture. Guided by their vision that everyone should "Belong, Learn and Enjoy", the school has embedded...Read Full Story - 21/09/26
EEF Guide to Inclusive Teaching
In July 2026, the Education Endowment Foundation (EFF) published its Guide to Inclusive Teaching, containing advice about supporting every child to participate and succeed in school, including disadvantaged pupils, those with SEND and those facing multiple barriers to learning.Read Full Story - 21/09/26
Greater Essex Music Hub - live music and performance opportunities for schools 2026-27
Give your pupils the chance to experience the power of live music with the wide range of performance opportunities available through the Greater Essex Music Hub. From concerts and vocal festivals to interactive in-school performances and online musical experiences, there are plenty of ways to e...Read Full Story - 21/09/26
Essex Research School update - 21 September 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School – including the new EEF Guide to Inclusive Teaching and From Research to Classroom Practice: Effective Implementation in Schools webinar.Read Full Story - 16/09/26
Fully funded NPQ in Early Years Leadership
Saffron Teaching School Hub is delighted to share that the NPQ in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) is now fully funded for all schools, nurseries, early years settings and childminders.Read Full Story - 07/09/26
Essex Research School update - 7 September 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School – including Updated Clips from the Classroom and From Research to Classroom: Effective Implementation in Schools.Read Full Story - 07/09/26
Celebrating NPQ success across Saffron Teaching School Hub
Another cohort... another set of incredible achievements! We are delighted to celebrate the success of our latest NPQ participants, with leaders and specialists from schools across our region successfully completing their National Professional Qualifications. From Executive Leadership...Read Full Story - 20/07/26
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
The 'Class of 2026' 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 - 15/07/26
Reception Quality Webinar Series for Early Years and Primary Schools
The DfE has delivered a series of RISE webinars on reception quality, led by senior sector experts and national leaders on a range of topics. These free webinars support schools, trusts and local authority leaders to improve reception practice to support every child to have the best start in life...Read Full Story
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