Initial Teacher Training news
- 15/04/24
Initial Teacher Training – Pathways to Engagement
Engaging in initial teacher training (ITT) is vital, as it directly influences the quality of education provided to students and the overall success of schools – but there are so many other benefits for schools, leaders, teachers and pupils.Read Full Story - 11/03/24
Initial Teacher Training update – Spring 2024
In the continually changing landscape of education, there is a constant which underpins all of our work – the need to identify, develop and nurture talented teachers through a robust initial teacher training (ITT) programme. Our latest update champions the importance of a collaborative, s...Read Full Story - 04/03/24
The new ITTECF - what has changed?
A single curriculum framework resulting from a review of the Core Content Framework and the Early Career Framework was launched by the DfE on 30th January 2024. On 13th February, we held a briefing about the new ITTECF to look at what has changed.Read Full Story - 12/02/24
ITT Mentor Conference resources
On 6 February 2024, Teaching School Hubs in the Eastern Region hosted a free online conference for aspiring, new and existing ITT mentors, on 'The Science of Learning'. Resources from this event are now available online.Read Full Story - 05/02/24
ITT Regional Engagement Audit – Outcome Review
In September, the DfE asked Teaching School Hubs to audit schools within our area to determine their levels of engagement in teacher training. This audit will help the DfE build an accurate picture of ITT engagement regionally and nationally. Our sincere thanks to those schools who responded to o...Read Full Story - 31/01/24
New ITTECF launched on 30th January 2024
A single curriculum framework resulting from a review of the Core Content Framework and the Early Career Framework was launched on 30th January 2024. The DfE have responded to feedback from schools and Teaching School Hubs particularly with respect to SEND, mentor capacity, subject specificity, dupl...Read Full Story - 17/01/24
Mentor Conference - 6 February 2024
Teaching School Hubs in the Eastern Region are running a free online conference for ITT mentors on Tuesday 6 February from 4:00-5:30pm.Read Full Story - 08/12/23
Resources from 'Get into Teaching' event
On 7 December 2023, eight Teaching School Hubs in the Eastern Region hosted an online Get into Teaching event. Resources from this event, including a directory of local ITT providers, are now available to access on our website.Read Full Story - 08/12/23
DfE Initial Teacher Training information for schools
The Department for Education has produced a slide deck to support schools in understanding the recent changes to Initial Teacher Training and how this might affect them. The DfE, ITT providers and Teaching School Hubs know what an important role schools play in training teachers and are keen to ensu...Read Full Story - 14/11/23
Initial Teacher Training update - November 2023
There has been a lot of change in the Initial Teacher Training landscape recently; here we provide a summary of the role of the Teaching School Hubs and the benefits to schools of engaging in ITT.Read Full Story - 01/11/23
'Get into Teaching' event - 7 December 2023
Teaching School Hubs in the Eastern Region are running a free online 'Get into Teaching' event on Thursday 7 December 2023 from 4:30-6:00pm.Read Full Story - 01/07/23
Initial Teacher Training update - July 2023
Teaching School Hubs have been asked by the DfE to take a strategic role in ITT from September 2023 which will include mapping school engagement in Initial Teacher Training and supporting ITT providers. There are also several changes which will impact on mentoring that schools need to be aware of.Read Full Story