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Read the latest news from the Saffron Teaching School Hub.
- 13/11/23
REACHout Early Years Stronger Practice Hub - East of England
The Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme was launched in November 2022 and is part of the DfE's Early Years Education COVID-19 Recovery Package. The REACHout East of England Stronger Practice Hub, based in Halstead, Essex is holding a launch event in Chelmsford on 22 November 2023...Read Full Story - 08/11/23
Return to Work workshops for colleagues on maternity, adoption or shared parental leave
Fully-funded for state school colleagues in the East of England, thanks to Saffron Teaching School Hub, Julian Teaching School Hub and Unity Teaching School Hub - Return to Work workshops run by The MaternityTeacher PaternityTeacher project, the UK's charity for parent-teachers.Read Full Story - 01/11/23
Saffron TS Hub's new cohort of specialist leaders take part in their NPQ induction programme
Saffron Teaching School Hub is very proud of the rapid growth of our specialist NPQs over the last few years. We were delighted to welcome so many teachers and leaders to their NPQ induction this week at Harlow Study Centre for the NPQBC, NPQLL, NPQLTD and NPQLT programmes. Meeting in person at...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 - 19/10/23
Saffron TS Hub’s 5th cohort of leaders take part in their NPQ induction programme
Saffron Teaching School Hub is very proud of the rapid growth of our leadership NPQs over the last few years. It was great to see so many leaders taking part in their NPQ induction this week at Harlow Study Centre for the NPQEL, NPQEYL, NPQH and NPQSL programmes, networking with their colleague...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 - 19/05/23
NPQs - career development with a focus on quality
Saffron Teaching School Hub constantly reviews and quality assures our Teach First NPQ programmes to ensure that they are meeting the needs of our programme members. We want to check that the NPQ programmes are well facilitated by our team of experts, that the materials for sessions and co...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 - 17/05/23
Take part in research projects and access funding through the EEF
The Education Endowment Foundation provides access to a vast amount of existing educational research and guidance of evidence led practice. However, not everyone is aware that it also offers opportunities to take part in research trials or to apply for funding for your own locally based project.Read Full Story - 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