Initial Teacher Training news
- 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 - 14/10/22
Leading the way on Initial Teacher Training
Saffron Teaching School Hub is delighted that so many of the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers in our region were successful in the recent ITT accreditation process. This is testimony to the high-quality teacher education happening in our local area. We are confident that this successful...Read Full Story - 09/06/22
Initial Teacher Training accreditation process and collaborative working
In May, the outcomes of round 1 of the Initial Teacher Training accreditation process were shared. Saffron Teaching School Hub is working closely with the East of England Regional ITT Network to ensure support for all our ITT providers, offering bespoke training sessions on sections of the accredita...Read Full Story - 20/04/22
Initial Teacher Training update - April 2022
Saffron TS Hub would like to take this opportunity to thank our local schools for their continued commitment to Initial Teacher Training. We have been so impressed with schools’ engagement and support for ITT during the last two turbulent years - trainees have been welcomed in schools and...Read Full Story - 31/01/22
Mentor conference - 2 March 2022
On 2 March 2022, Teaching School Hubs in the Eastern Region are hosting an online conference for mentors. This event will be hosted by the Saffron, Alpha, Chafford Hundred, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Julian and Unity Teaching School Hubs.Read Full Story - 03/12/21
ITT Market Review response
Initial Teacher Training Market Review response from the Saffron, Alpha and Chafford Hundred Teaching School Hubs.Read Full Story - 01/11/21
Train to Teach event - 2 December 2021
The Saffron Teaching School Hub runs regular online Train to Teach events, in collaboration with the Chafford Hundred Teaching School Hub and the Alpha Teaching School Hub. Our next online Train to Teach event will take place on Thursday 2 December from 4:30-6:00pm.Read Full Story