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Read the latest news from the Saffron Teaching School Hub.
- 23/03/23
Perspectives on the Early Career Professional Development Programme
We asked an ECT, a Mentor, an Induction Tutor, a Headteacher and a Facilitator to give their perspective on the Early Career Professional Development Programme with the Saffron Teaching School Hub.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 - 21/03/23
Launch of new NPQ cohort at Harlow Study Centre
At the end of February we were delighted to welcome our fourth cohort of NPQ programme members to the Harlow Study Centre for the launch of their Leadership and Specialist NPQ programmes. It was fantastic to see our facilitators and programme members come together to establish relationships bef...Read Full Story - 20/03/23
How can we make better education about climate change and sustainability available to every school student in England?
April 2023 will mark one year since the launch of the UCL Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education, the aim of which is to provide high-quality, free professional development for teachers of all disciplines, phases and career stages, underpinned by world-leading research.Read Full Story - 04/02/23
Making NPQs work for you - a school story
Schools across the Saffron Teaching School Hub area are benefitting from the Golden Thread of professional development which underpins the NPQ programmes, and seeing the positive impact the training has on staff and students alike. But how can schools make the most of their engagement and inves...Read Full Story - 03/02/23
NPQs - what are the benefits?
January 2023 marked a landmark for the Saffron Teaching School Hub as our first set of programme members on the specialist suite of Teach First NPQs received the results of their assessment - the culmination of a 12-18 month journey that began in November 2021.Read Full Story - 02/02/23
Initial Teacher Training update
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 - 01/02/23
Diocese of Chelmsford Global Majority Education Association update
The Global Majority Education Association (GMEA) was launched in November 2022 at Chelmsford Cathedral. Sponsored by the Diocesan Board of Education, the Association seeks to establish a coalition of global majority teachers and educational leaders. It will be creating a forum to improve the outcome...Read Full Story - 12/12/22
NPQ in Early Years Leadership
Are you a leader of a nursery, level 3 qualified or a childminder? Do you wish to make use of the bursary funding for the Early Years NPQs available for the next two years to develop and grow your workforce?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 - 05/12/22
Becoming a facilitator - what are the benefits?
Have you ever considered becoming a facilitator on one of our programmes? Here are some of the benefits of being a facilitator.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