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- 08/05/26
Strengthening Literacy at KS3: New Funding and Support Opportunity for Secondary Schools
Saffron Teaching School Hub is pleased to share an important and timely opportunity for secondary schools, as the New Vision English Hub expands its offer to support Key Stage 3 reading provision.Read Full Story - 05/05/26
Essex Research School update - 5 May 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School – including Beyond the Gates: Why Belonging Sits at the Heart of Disadvantage and More Than a Score: Rethinking Assessment in Primary Maths.Read Full Story - 29/04/26
Spotlight on Early Years Evidence: Screen time guidance for children under 5
Managing children’s access to screens is an area that many parents and carers find challenging. New advice on screen time for young children published in March 2026 provides accessible guidance which has been developed with input from parents and a panel of paediatric experts to supp...Read Full Story - 20/04/26
Essex Research School update - 20 April 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School - including Keeping Disadvantage at the Heart of the Strategy and More Than a Score: Rethinking Assessment in Primary Maths.Read Full Story - 15/04/26
Stepping Up: ITT into ECT Conference - May 2026
On Tuesday 19 May 2026, the Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs will host their annual online ITT into ECT conference for primary and secondary trainee teachers moving into their ECT year in September 2026. This free conference will provide valuable insights and su...Read Full Story - 25/03/26
Essex Research School update - 25 March 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School - including Keeping Disadvantage at the Heart of the Strategy and Purposeful and Effective Questioning.Read Full Story - 19/03/26
Teach First Delivery Partner Conference
As a Delivery Partner with Teach First, Saffron Teaching School Hub was delighted to participate in the Teach First Delivery Partner Conference on 18 March, hosted at The Ravensbourne School in Bromley.Read Full Story - 17/03/26
Essex Research School update - 17 March 2026
Latest updates from the Essex Research School - including whole-school strategies for reading success, PD 'Spark Wars', Metacognition and Assessment for Learning, and Clips from the Classroom.Read Full Story - 05/03/26
Strengthening Our System Together: Reflections on Our Continued Collaboration with Bridge Academy Trust
By Mark Farmer, CEO, Bridge Academy Trust. As CEO of Bridge Academy Trust, I have always believed that genuine school improvement thrives on meaningful partnerships. Our continued collaboration with Saffron Teaching School Hub is a powerful expression of that belief. Together, we are shaping...Read Full Story - 04/03/26
The Induction Tutor’s Role: Harnessing Support to Ensure Quality ECT Induction
Richard McIntosh, Headteacher at Baddow Hall Junior School, Chelmsford, is in the role of Induction Tutor for ECTs for the first time this academic year. Richard has been attending Appropriate Body briefings and training for Induction Tutors, as well as receiving a QA visit earlier this ye...Read Full Story - 03/03/26
Early Career Training Programme - Spring Term update
This term, our Early Career Training Programme brought together ECTs and mentors from across the region. Through a rich combination of in-person and online sessions, participants engaged with evidence-informed strategies designed to strengthen classroom practice, build professional confidence...Read Full Story - 03/03/26
Spotlight on Success: How NPQ Leading Primary Maths Transformed One Leader’s Practice
Saffron Teaching School Hub is proud to celebrate the achievements of our NPQ Leading Primary Maths (NPQLPM) programme members - this month shining a light on Jasmine Crawford, Assistant Headteacher and Maths Lead at Helena Romanes School.Read Full Story
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