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- 10/06/26
Stepping Up: Supporting the Journey from ITT into ECT
Saffron Teaching School Hub was proud to be part of this year’s Stepping Up: ITT into ECT annual conference in May, delivered as part of the Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs' programme for Initial Teacher Training. Bringing together over 100 participants from across the region...Read Full Story - 08/06/26
Essex Research School update – 8 June 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School – including High Quality Teaching & Inclusion by Design and More Than a Score - Rethinking Assessment in Primary Maths.Read Full Story - 05/06/26
Strengthening professional development through evidence
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has launched its free Evidence Portal, a tool designed to help school and trust leaders make evidence-informed decisions about professional development. Bringing together rigorous international research alongside insights from school...Read Full Story - 01/06/26
Getting children ready for Reception: supporting effective transition
Starting school is a significant milestone for children and families. The quality of transition arrangements shapes children’s early experiences of education and can impact their perceptions of school for years to come. The Department for Education's document Getting children ready fo...Read Full Story - 18/05/26
New NPQ Funding Announced for Autumn 2026 – Supporting the Next Generation of Leaders
Across our region, National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) continue to have a transformative impact – strengthening leadership, improving teaching, and ultimately enhancing outcomes for pupils. Colleagues engaging in NPQs through Saffron Teaching School Hub consistently report increased co...Read Full Story - 14/05/26
Essex Research School update - 14 May 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School – including Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning: A School Journey and Leadership and Disadvantage: Keeping the Focus Where it Matters.Read Full Story - 08/05/26
Strengthening Literacy at KS3: New Funding and Support Opportunity for Secondary Schools
Saffron Teaching School Hub is pleased to share an important and timely opportunity for secondary schools, as the New Vision English Hub expands its offer to support Key Stage 3 reading provision.Read Full Story - 07/05/26
Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning: A School Journey
Some years ago, metacognition was not something we explicitly talked about as a staff. It was not a shared language, a pedagogical focus or a feature of professional development. Since then, we have followed a careful implementation process to support a shift in how we...Read Full Story - 05/05/26
Essex Research School update - 5 May 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School – including Beyond the Gates: Why Belonging Sits at the Heart of Disadvantage and More Than a Score: Rethinking Assessment in Primary Maths.Read Full Story - 29/04/26
Spotlight on Early Years Evidence: Screen time guidance for children under 5
Managing children’s access to screens is an area that many parents and carers find challenging. New advice on screen time for young children published in March 2026 provides accessible guidance which has been developed with input from parents and a panel of paediatric experts to supp...Read Full Story - 20/04/26
Essex Research School update - 20 April 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School - including Keeping Disadvantage at the Heart of the Strategy and More Than a Score: Rethinking Assessment in Primary Maths.Read Full Story - 15/04/26
Stepping Up: ITT into ECT Conference - May 2026
On Tuesday 19 May 2026, the Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs will host their annual online ITT into ECT conference for primary and secondary trainee teachers moving into their ECT year in September 2026. This free conference will provide valuable insights and su...Read Full Story
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