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Read the latest news from the Saffron Teaching School Hub.
- 16/07/24
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
The 'Class of 2023' trainees with our Lead Partners CTSN SCITT, Mid Essex ITT and West Essex SCITT have been awarded QTS and have enjoyed some well deserved celebrations. Congratulations from Saffron Teaching School Hub and good luck to all as they embark on their new roles as fully qua...Read Full Story - 08/07/24
What is the impact so far of the Early Career Framework?
UCL are conducting a longitudinal study to evaluate the impact of the statutory framework for ECT induction introduced in September 2021. The new framework intends to support the retention of teachers and to improve teaching practice. The second interim report was published this year, focu...Read Full Story - 03/07/24
Measuring the impact of an NPQ
Engaging in an NPQ represents an investment of time, resources and expertise from programme members, school leaders and specialist facilitators alike. So, what is the return on that investment?Read Full Story - 02/07/24
Case Studies: Working with New Vision English Hub
New Vision English Hub, one of 34 English Hubs nationwide, supports schools in achieving excellence in teaching reading and early language development, and provides funding and free support to schools in Essex and North East London. We asked two schools in the Saffron Teaching School Hub ar...Read Full Story - 17/06/24
The FAME approach and revisiting the Seven-Step Model
Having completed a substantial amount of CPD around metacognition over the last two years, we recently revisited the importance of modelling and shared writing from EYFS to the end of KS2 in our setting. Improving outcomes in writing continues to be a high priority element of our School Development...Read Full Story - 11/06/24
ITT into ECT Conference resources
On Wednesday 22 May 2024, the East of England Teaching School Hubs hosted an online 'ITT into ECT' conference for trainee teachers who will become ECTs in September. Resources from this event are now available online.Read Full Story - 03/06/24
Appropriate Body reform - briefing pack for schools
The Appropriate Body (AB) service has been reformed by DfE and from September 2024 Teaching School Hubs will become the main provider of AB services.Read Full Story - 09/05/24
Writing your School Music Education Plan
School and Music leaders from Primary and Secondary schools across Essex met on Monday 29 April at Saffron Teaching School Hub for a day to focus on creating their Music Education Development Plans, a requirement for all schools to have in place as part of the National Plan for Music Educa...Read Full Story - 07/05/24
Early Years Seminar - 4 June 2024
Registration is now open for Saffron Teaching School Hub's free online Summer Term Early Years seminar on Tuesday 4 June 5-6pm.Read Full Story - 30/04/24
Change of Lead Provider for our Early Career programme
From September 2024, the Lead Provider for Saffron Teaching School Hub's Early Career programme will be Teach First. We would like to thank our current Lead Provider, Education Development Trust (EDT), for the very positive relationship we have had with them. The EDT team have been appr...Read Full Story - 29/04/24
NPQ Programmes - Apply Now!
Applications for fully funded NPQs starting in Autumn 2024 are now open.Read Full Story - 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