Initial Teacher Training news
- 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
ITT 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
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 - 30/06/23
ITT into Early Career Teacher event
In May, Teaching School Hubs in the Eastern Region hosted an online 'ITT into ECT' conference for primary and secondary trainee teachers moving into their ECT year. Resources from this event (slides and video recording) are now available to view on our website.Read Full Story - 18/05/23
How can schools support recruitment and retention by investing in and developing their mentors?
Key motivating factors leading to teaching as career are having an effective training programme. A school-based mentor supports trainee teachers for approximately 80% of their week, providing valuable models, guidance, and support.Read Full Story - 22/03/23
Mentor conference with Deans for Impact
On 9th March, Teaching School Hubs in the Eastern Region hosted an online conference for primary and secondary ITT and ECT mentors, in collaboration with Deans for Impact. The conference focused on the principles of the science of learning and how mentors can support novice teachers to app...Read Full Story - 02/02/23
Initial Teacher Training update - February 2023
Saffron Teaching School Hub has been working hard to support our region’s Initial Teacher Training providers, potential new teachers, and their mentors. We are committed to finding solutions to teacher supply for our region.Read Full Story - 06/12/22
Support and development for mentors
Mentoring is a must for trainee and early career teachers. Great mentoring propels new teachers forward in their careers - whereas poor mentoring can crush confidence and cause them to leave the profession.Read Full Story - 02/12/22
NPQ in Leading Teacher Development - bespoke for Initial Teacher Training providers
Saffron Teaching School Hub is excited to announce the launch of Teach First’s NPQLTD focusing on initial teacher training.Read Full Story