Initial Teacher Training news
- 12/06/25
Get into Teaching: Strategic Collaboration to Inspire a Generation
Saffron Teaching School Hub has been leading a project to inspire the next generation of teachers. Working alongside the Greater Essex Careers Hub, and our regional Hub partners Chafford Hundred TSH and Unity TSH, we’ve developed a guide for 14-18 year-olds designed to showcase the exc...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 - 11/06/25
Spotlight on Excellence: A Year in Review for Lead Partners
As the 2024–2025 academic year draws to a close, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate the remarkable work of our three Lead Partners for Initial Teacher Training - CTSN SCITT, Mid Essex ITT and West Essex SCITT. Each has made significant strides in shaping the next generation of educa...Read Full Story - 31/03/25
Eastern Region ITT into ECT Conference: Stepping Up
Calling all Initial Teacher Trainees! The Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs are excited to announce this year's ITT into ECT Conference, set to take place on Thursday 22 May 2025 from 4:30pm to 6pm. This online event is designed specifically for trainee...Read Full Story - 01/03/25
ITT Mentor Conference – From Challenges to Growth: Promoting Wellbeing and Resilience in Mentoring Trainees
On 6 February 2025, the Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs delivered our annual Initial Teacher Training Mentor Conference to mentors and ITT providers across the East of England. In response to the narrative playing out across schools and training providers up and down the country, w...Read Full Story - 13/01/25
ITT Mentor Conference - 6 February 2025
Teaching School Hubs in the Eastern Region are hosting a free online conference for ITT mentors on Tuesday 6 February from 4:00-5:30pm. The theme of this year's conference is 'From Challenges to Growth: Promoting Wellbeing and Resilience in Mentoring Trainees'.Read Full Story - 06/12/24
DEEP Initial Teacher Training – Programme Launch
On Wednesday 27 November, the Dunmow Excellence in Education Partnership (DEEP) launched its new Initial Teacher Training programme – a dynamic and innovative pathway into primary teaching. This programme offers an opportunity to train and work locally while...Read Full Story - 04/12/24
Train to Teach in Essex event - 2 December 2024
On Monday 2 December 2024, the three Essex Teaching School Hubs (Chafford Hundred South Essex, Saffron and Unity) and Essex County Council hosted a 'Train to Teach in Essex' information event at Beaulieu Park School in Chelmsford, along with representatives from DfE. It was great t...Read Full Story - 08/11/24
New teacher training programme from the Dunmow Excellence in Education Partnership
With recruitment into teacher training at the top of the priority list for schools and settings in our region, a local consortium of schools in the Dunmow area has taken innovative steps to tackle this crisis by developing a new teacher training programme. Run by the Dunmow Excellence in Educatio...Read Full Story - 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...Read Full Story - 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...Read Full Story - 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.Read Full Story