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14 May 2026
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A great day of collaboration, challenging conversation, confidence building and coffee at our NPQ Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) conference yesterday, led by @bexitarplett and hosted by Bridge Academy Trust. Expressions of Interest for our NPQ programmes starting in Autumn 2026 are open and we're already seeing lots of interest for our next NPQEYL programme. If you're interested in joining our Autumn 2026 cohort, register your interest now to be first in line for updates and information - visit https://bit.ly/4nutYeX or see the link in our bio.
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Following the success of English Hub primary school support, the DfE has expanded the programme to secondary schools. This new phase focuses on supporting students in KS3 who are working below the national reading standard, ensuring they quickly gain the literacy skills needed to thrive in secondary education. From September 2026, secondary schools will be able to access additional support through the expansion of the English Hubs programme. This initiative forms part of the Department for Education's ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for pupils who struggle with reading. Join the New Vision English Hub at one of their online briefings in May to find out more about their secondary support offer - sign up for a briefing at https://bit.ly/4no8v7c or via the link in our bio.
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Only a week to go until the Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs' annual online 'ITT into ECT' conference! This free conference for primary and secondary trainee teachers moving into their ECT year in September 2026 will provide valuable insights and support for this crucial career phase. Join us on Tuesday 19 May at 4:30pm to: Find out more about the ECT induction programme across the Eastern Region Hear from current ECTs about their experiences and challenges Learn about the support available during the induction period There's still time to register - see the link in our bio to sign up!
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We've had a fantastic week of Year 1 ECT seminars, with a clear focus on adaptive teaching, curriculum sequencing and the development of reading. Each session was carefully designed to support ECTs in strengthening their understanding of how thoughtful curriculum planning and responsive teaching can positively impact pupils' outcomes. It was particularly encouraging to see such high levels of engagement from our ECTs across the week. They approached the sessions with openness and professionalism, taking time to reflect on their own classroom practice, ask purposeful questions and contribute to collaborative professional dialogue with colleagues. The seminars provided valuable opportunities to deepen pedagogical understanding, build confidence and strengthen consistency across settings. A thoroughly rewarding and impactful week of professional learning! www.saffronteachingschoolhub.net/earlycareerprogramme
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Stronger together: growing our NPQ Leading Teaching through partnership Our NPQ Leading Teaching programme is a powerful example of what's possible when Teaching School Hubs work in genuine partnership. Delivered through a strong collaboration between @inspirationtsh, Saffron Teaching School Hub and @unitytsh, and led nationally by the National Institute of Teaching, our NPQLT programme has brought colleagues together from across our regions to learn, reflect and lead together. Our Programme Members have benefited from: Excellent facilitation, grounded in research and classroom practice Rich professional dialogue across schools and phases Stronger, wider networks focused on improving teaching quality Through NPQ Leading Teaching, participants are developing: Expertise in evidence informed teaching and professional development Confidence as instructional and curriculum leaders The skills to lead sustained improvement, supporting colleagues and strengthening cultures of learning This is a core part of our partnership offer: connecting people, sharing expertise and building collective capacity so that excellent teaching continues to grow across our schools. Thinking about your next step in teaching or leadership? Explore the full NPQ offer available through each Teaching School Hub and register an Expression of Interest for programmes starting in Autumn 2026. Your next chapter starts with professional learning that makes a difference.